Linda Young
Voice ActorLinda Chambers-Young is an American voice actress from Milwaukee, Wisconsin best known for voicing the ruthless tyrant Frieza and the mysterious Fortuneteller Baba throughout the Dragon Ball franchise.
Signature Dragon Ball Roles
Young is renowned for voicing Frieza, the terrifying galactic emperor, across Dragon Ball Z and numerous films and video games including Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge, Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn, and Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. She also voiced Fortuneteller Baba throughout the original Dragon Ball series, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super. Her portrayal of Frieza became iconic, defining the character's English voice for a generation of fans. She voiced Frieza in the first episode of Dragon Ball Z Kai and Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi before being replaced by Chris Ayres in subsequent appearances.
Prolific Voice Career
Young has voiced hundreds of characters across anime, establishing herself as one of Funimation's most prolific actors. Her distinctive voice has brought to life characters ranging from elderly women to powerful antagonists, demonstrating remarkable range. Beyond Dragon Ball, she is recognized for roles in Yu Yu Hakusho as Genkai and numerous supporting and leading characters across the anime landscape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Linda Young in Dragon Ball?
Linda Young is an American voice actor known as the English voice of Frieza and Fortuneteller Baba. Linda Chambers-Young is an American voice actress from Milwaukee, Wisconsin best known for voicing the ruthless tyrant Frieza and the mysterious Fortuneteller Baba throughout the Dragon Ball franchise.
Which Dragon Ball characters does Linda Young voice?
Young is renowned for voicing Frieza, the terrifying galactic emperor, across Dragon Ball Z and numerous films and video games including Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge, Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn, and Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. She also voiced Fortuneteller Baba throughout the original Dragon Ball series, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super. Her portrayal of Frieza became iconic, defining the character's English voice for a generation of fans.
What nationality is Linda Young?
Linda Young is an American voice actor. Their Dragon Ball work appears in the English dub.
What else is Linda Young known for in Dragon Ball?
Young has voiced hundreds of characters across anime, establishing herself as one of Funimation's most prolific actors. Her distinctive voice has brought to life characters ranging from elderly women to powerful antagonists, demonstrating remarkable range.
What else is Linda Young known for?
Beyond Dragon Ball, she is recognized for roles in Yu Yu Hakusho as Genkai and numerous supporting and leading characters across the anime landscape. Linda Chambers-Young is an American voice actress from Milwaukee, Wisconsin best known for voicing the ruthless tyrant Frieza and the mysterious Fortuneteller Baba throughout the Dragon Ball franchise.
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- Animated byToei Animation
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