Amanda Winn-Lee
Voice ActorAmanda Winn-Lee is an American voice actress and ADR director most widely recognized for voicing Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion, part of a broader anime-dubbing career that also includes writing and directing scripts through her own company, Gaijin Productions.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Winn-Lee voices Rei Ayanami, the quiet, enigmatic Eva pilot whose mysterious origins become central to Neon Genesis Evangelion's later episodes. It stands as her most widely recognized performance, delivered in a flat, restrained register that became a defining touchstone for the character across the original ADV Films dub.
Career and Notable Roles
Winn-Lee's other major dub credits include Mimiru on .hack//SIGN, Rally Vincent from Gunsmith Cats, and Yukiko Amagi in the Persona 4 game series, plus Yohko Mano in Devil Hunter Yohko and Momiji Kushinada from Blue Seed. Beyond performing, she works extensively behind the scenes as a scriptwriter and ADR director through her own dubbing company, Gaijin Productions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Amanda Winn-Lee voice?
Winn-Lee voices Rei Ayanami, the quiet, enigmatic Eva pilot whose mysterious origins become central to Neon Genesis Evangelion's later episodes. It stands as her most widely recognized performance, delivered in a flat, restrained register across the original ADV Films dub.
What did Amanda Winn-Lee do?
Amanda Winn-Lee works as an American voice actress and ADR director, active in anime dubbing since 1995. Beyond voicing characters, she writes and directs dub scripts through her own company, Gaijin Productions.
What other anime has Amanda Winn-Lee been in?
Winn-Lee's other major dub credits include Mimiru on .hack//SIGN, Rally Vincent from Gunsmith Cats, and Momiji Kushinada from Blue Seed, plus Yohko Mano in Devil Hunter Yohko. These roles span her three-decade career in English-language anime dubbing.
What video games has Amanda Winn-Lee voiced?
Winn-Lee voices Yukiko Amagi across the Persona 4 game series, one of her credits outside anime dubbing. The role sits alongside her extensive work directing and writing dub scripts through her own company, Gaijin Productions.
When did Amanda Winn-Lee start voice acting?
Amanda Winn-Lee has worked in voice acting since 1995, building a career now spanning three decades. Her most recognized performance remains Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
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