Robert Axelrod
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor who performed multiple roles in the Harmony Gold dub of Dragon Ball. Known for his prolific work across anime, animation, and live-action films. Passed away in 2019 at age 70 after complications from spinal surgery.
Dragon Ball and Anime Work
Robert Axelrod contributed to the English Harmony Gold dub of Dragon Ball, voicing characters including Tori-Bot in episode 3 and Master Shen (Kame-Sen'nin). His work appeared amid a broader anime dubbing career that included roles in Dr. Slump, Digimon Adventure, Samurai Champloo, and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Axelrod's distinctive voice appeared across multiple anime dubs, making him a recognizable presence in English anime distribution during the late 20th century.
Writing and Later Career
Beyond his voice acting work, Axelrod contributed scripts and adaptations for numerous anime series including Dragon Warrior, Samurai Pizza Cats, and Hakushon Daimaō. He worked in both dubbing and scriptwriting for animation, demonstrating versatility across multiple production roles. His career spanned multiple decades of anime localization, contributing to a foundational era of English anime distribution.
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