Wendee Lee
Voice ActorWendee Lee is an American voice actress and ADR director who voices Lisa Lisa in the English dub of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Lee voices Lisa Lisa, Joseph Joestar's Hamon teacher and the leader of the Speedwagon Foundation's European branch, in the English dub of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Battle Tendency arc. She also filled several smaller parts across the Stardust Crusaders dub, including a young version of Jotaro Kujo and assorted background characters. The role places her within a franchise she has otherwise worked on primarily as a director on other titles.
Career and Notable Roles
Lee is one of English-language anime dubbing's most prolific figures, known equally for voice performances such as Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop and the title role in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and for ADR directing work behind the scenes. She has been active in the dub industry since the early 1980s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does Wendee Lee voice?
Wendee Lee is best known for voicing Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop and the title character in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. She has built one of the most recognized voices in English-language anime dubbing history.
Who does Wendee Lee voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Lee voices Lisa Lisa, Joseph Joestar's Hamon teacher and the leader of the Speedwagon Foundation's European branch, in the English dub of Battle Tendency. She also filled several smaller parts across the Stardust Crusaders dub, including a young version of Jotaro Kujo.
Has Wendee Lee worked on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in other ways besides voice acting?
Beyond her onscreen performance as Lisa Lisa, Lee has otherwise worked on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise primarily as a director on other titles, work that sits behind the scenes rather than in front of the microphone. That directing role sets her JoJo's Bizarre Adventure work apart from most of the English cast.
What does Wendee Lee do besides voice acting?
Wendee Lee also works as an ADR director in the anime dubbing industry, a behind-the-scenes role she has held alongside her voice performances. That dual career, acting and directing, sets her apart even among veteran dub actors.
When did Wendee Lee start voice acting?
Wendee Lee has been active in the English-language anime dubbing industry since the early 1980s. Her career spans more than four decades of both voice performance and behind-the-scenes production work.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHirohiko Araki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byDavid Production
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