Memphis-born voice actress who gave Kid Goku and Kid Gohan their iconic youthful energy and innocence across nearly two decades.
Stephanie Nadolny voiced Kid Goku from 1999 to 2010 in the Funimation dubs of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball GT, capturing the young protagonist's innocent optimism and martial arts passion. She also provided the voice for Kid Gohan throughout Dragon Ball Z and its films for the same period, bringing emotional depth to Gohan's journey from sheltered child to powerful warrior. After nearly 15 years away, she returned to reprise her role as Mini Goku for Dragon Ball Daima in 2024, marking a triumphant return to a character she helped define for English-speaking audiences.
A Dallas resident and accomplished performer, Nadolny has studied and performed extensively in musical theater, singing, and voice work. She has worked as a professional singer with multiple bands and performs in jazz, R&B, funk, and soul. Though her major voice acting roles have been concentrated in Dragon Ball, her work on such prominent characters across multiple series gave her extensive exposure, and her return to the franchise after 15 years reflects the enduring love fans have for her original performances.
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