Tom Booker
Voice ActorTom Booker is an American actor and improv comedian who voiced the SEELE council elder Keel Lorenz in the Neon Genesis Evangelion film Death & Rebirth and its follow-up, The End of Evangelion.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Booker voiced Keel Lorenz, one of the shadowy SEELE elders who oversee NERV from behind the scenes, in the theatrical films Death & Rebirth and The End of Evangelion. He later reprised character work connected to the franchise when Amazon produced a new English redub of the Rebuild of Evangelion film series.
Career and Notable Roles
Outside his Evangelion work, Booker has spent decades performing, writing and directing in the Austin, Texas comedy scene, where he owned and ran The Institution Theater, a hub for local improv and sketch performers. His career blends stage comedy with voice acting, giving him a foothold in both the Texas improv circuit and English-dubbed anime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Tom Booker voice in Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Tom Booker voices Keel Lorenz, one of the shadowy SEELE elders who oversee NERV from behind the scenes. He originated the role in the theatrical films Death & Rebirth and The End of Evangelion.
Did Tom Booker return for a new Evangelion dub?
Yes. Booker later reprised character work connected to the franchise when Amazon produced a new English redub of the Rebuild of Evangelion film series.
What else has Tom Booker done outside of Evangelion?
Booker owned and ran The Institution Theater in Austin, Texas, a hub for local improv and sketch performers. His career blends stage comedy with voice acting across the Texas improv circuit.
How long has Tom Booker been active as a performer?
Tom Booker has been active since 1991, spending decades performing, writing and directing in the Austin, Texas comedy scene alongside his voice acting work.
Who is Tom Booker?
Tom Booker is an American actor and improv comedian best known to anime fans for voicing SEELE elder Keel Lorenz in Death & Rebirth and The End of Evangelion.
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.
Rights holders
- Created byHideaki Anno
- Published byKadokawa
- Animated bykhara
- Animated byGainax
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