Kirk Baily
Voice ActorKirk Baily was an American actor best known for playing Kevin 'Ug' Lee on the Nickelodeon series Salute Your Shorts, who later voiced Shin in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop, the Sunrise anime.
Cowboy Bebop Role
Baily voiced Shin in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop, playing a member of the Red Dragon crime syndicate loyal to Vicious and tied closely to Spike Spiegel's past. It's a supporting dramatic role quite different from the comedic sitcom work that had made Baily's name on Nickelodeon a decade earlier. The performance is one of several anime and video game credits he built later in his career.
Career and Notable Roles
Baily first became known for playing Kevin 'Ug' Lee across the run of the Nickelodeon sitcom Salute Your Shorts in the early 1990s, a role that made him a familiar face to a generation of young viewers. He later shifted into voice work for animation and video games, continuing to act until his death in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kirk Baily voice in Cowboy Bebop?
Kirk Baily voices Shin in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop, a member of the Red Dragon crime syndicate loyal to Vicious and tied closely to Spike Spiegel's past. It's a supporting dramatic role quite different from the comedic sitcom work that had made Baily's name a decade earlier.
What was Kirk Baily known for before Cowboy Bebop?
Kirk Baily first became known for playing Kevin 'Ug' Lee across the run of the Nickelodeon sitcom Salute Your Shorts in the early 1990s. That role made him a familiar face to a generation of young viewers.
When did Kirk Baily die?
Kirk Baily died in 2022, having continued to act right up until his death. His screen career had begun decades earlier, well before his later anime and video game voice work.
What other voice work did Kirk Baily do?
After Salute Your Shorts, Kirk Baily shifted into voice work for animation and video games. His role as Shin in Cowboy Bebop was one of several anime and video game credits he built later in his career.
When was Kirk Baily born?
Kirk Baily was born in 1963 and started his acting career in 1972, at a young age. That career eventually led him from live-action sitcom work into voice acting for animation and video games.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Cowboy Bebop anime series, manga, and official materials. Cowboy Bebop was created by Hajime Yatate, published by Sunrise, and animated by Sunrise. All rights to Cowboy Bebop and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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