Mike Reynolds

Mike Reynolds, sometimes credited as Ray Michaels, worked as a voice actor on the Harmony Gold dub of Dragon Ball, voicing the Bear Thief in episode 3. The Harmony Gold dub was one of the earliest English-language versions of Dragon Ball, introducing the series to Western audiences during the 1980s. While his Dragon Ball role was a minor one, Reynolds was part of a generation of dubbing actors who helped pioneer anime localization when the industry was still developing its approach to voice acting and translation.

During the same period, Reynolds also contributed to the Harmony Gold dub of Dr. Slump, lending his voice to the Principal of Penguin Middle School. His work reflected the theatrical, often over-the-top style of early anime dubbing, when dubbing studios prioritized broad comedy and clear diction for Western audiences unfamiliar with anime conventions.

Reynolds logged an extensive career as a character voice actor in anime dubbing, with credits spanning Digimon Adventure, Cowboy Bebop, Fist of the North Star, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and many others. He also appeared in live-action television including Robotech and Power Rangers franchises, demonstrating versatility across both animated and live-action mediums. His contributions to dubbing during the critical 1980s and 1990s helped establish English-language anime as a viable market.