Barbara Goodson
Voice ActorAmerican voice actress Barbara Goodson provided the English dub voice of Yoko Kayabuki in the Ghost in the Shell franchise; she is far better known for voicing the villainess Rita Repulsa across the Power Rangers franchise.
Ghost in the Shell Role
Goodson voiced Yoko Kayabuki in the English-language dub of the Ghost in the Shell franchise, joining the wider American cast that brought the series to English-speaking audiences. The role arrived during a career built largely on commanding, often antagonistic female characters across both anime dubbing and Western animation. It stands as one of her genre credits alongside her more widely recognized cartoon work.
Career and Notable Roles
Goodson is most widely recognized for voicing the sorceress villain Rita Repulsa, a role she originated in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and reprised across several of the franchise's follow-up series and its feature film. Active in voice acting since the late 1970s, she has built a body of work spanning cartoons, anime dubbing, and video games over more than four decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Barbara Goodson voice in Ghost in the Shell?
Goodson voices Yoko Kayabuki in the English-language dub of the Ghost in the Shell franchise, joining the wider American cast that brought the series to English-speaking audiences.
What is Barbara Goodson best known for?
She is best known for voicing the villain Rita Repulsa, a role she originated in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
How long has Barbara Goodson been a voice actress?
She has been active in voice acting since the late 1970s, building a body of work spanning cartoons, anime dubbing, and video games over more than four decades.
What kind of characters does Barbara Goodson typically play?
Her career is built largely on commanding, often antagonistic female characters across both anime dubbing and Western animation.
Has Barbara Goodson played Rita Repulsa in more than one Power Rangers production?
Yes, she reprised the role across several of the franchise's follow-up series and its feature film.
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