Keith Burgess
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor Keith Burgess is best known for playing Akuma in the Street Fighter Alpha animated films, and he also contributed English-dub voice work to the Evangelion movies Death and Rebirth and The End of Evangelion.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Burgess contributed voice work to the English-dubbed releases of Evangelion: Death and Rebirth and The End of Evangelion, the two feature films that brought the original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series to a cinematic close. His involvement came through his work as a staff member for Manga Entertainment, the company that handled the films' English-language distribution. The specific character he voiced in these releases is not widely documented.
Career and Notable Roles
Burgess is most recognized for voicing the demon fighter Akuma in the animated Street Fighter Alpha films, The Animation and Generations, and he also lent his voice to the anime feature Karas: The Prophecy. Away from the microphone, he has been active in the fighting-game community, appearing at FanimeCon 2009 to face off against fellow voice actor Reuben Langdon in a match of Street Fighter IV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Keith Burgess voice in Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Burgess contributed voice work to the English-dubbed releases of Evangelion: Death and Rebirth and The End of Evangelion, though the specific character he voiced is not widely documented. His involvement came through his work as a staff member for Manga Entertainment, which handled the films' English-language distribution.
What is Keith Burgess best known for?
Burgess is most recognized for voicing the demon fighter Akuma in the animated Street Fighter Alpha films, The Animation and Generations.
What other anime has Keith Burgess voiced?
Burgess also lent his voice to the anime feature Karas: The Prophecy.
Is Keith Burgess involved in the fighting game community?
Yes, Burgess has been active in the fighting-game community, appearing at FanimeCon 2009 to face off against fellow voice actor Reuben Langdon in a match of Street Fighter IV.
Who is Keith Burgess?
Keith Burgess is an American voice actor whose anime work includes Evangelion, Street Fighter Alpha and Karas: The Prophecy. He has also been active in the fighting-game community beyond voice acting.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHideaki Anno
- Published byKadokawa
- Animated bykhara
- Animated byGainax
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