Eddie Jones
Voice ActorEddie Jones was an American character actor who voiced Chief Cabinet Secretary Takakura in the English dub of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, alongside a decades-long career on stage, film, and television.
Ghost in the Shell Role
Jones voiced Chief Cabinet Secretary Takakura, a pro-American political figure within the Kayabuki administration, in the English dub of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG. He appeared in the character's first three episodes, part of the political intrigue subplot that ran through the season, before the role was later recast. It was one of many guest voice credits Jones picked up during a long stage and screen career.
Career and Notable Roles
Jones spent decades as a working character actor, appearing in more than two hundred fifty stage productions alongside dozens of film and television credits over a career that ran from the late 1950s until shortly before his death in 2019. His screen work spanned both live-action guest roles and voice performances like his Ghost in the Shell episodes, reflecting a long, steady career built on supporting and character parts rather than leading-man fame.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Eddie Jones voice in Ghost in the Shell?
Jones voiced Chief Cabinet Secretary Takakura, a pro-American political figure in the Kayabuki administration, in the English dub of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG, appearing in the character's first three episodes before the role was recast.
What is Eddie Jones best known for?
He was primarily a stage actor, appearing in more than two hundred fifty stage productions over the course of his career.
What other credits did Eddie Jones have besides stage work?
Beyond the stage, he had dozens of film and television credits, mixing live-action guest roles with voice performances like his Ghost in the Shell episodes.
When was Eddie Jones born and when did he die?
He was born in 1934 and died in 2019.
How long did Eddie Jones's acting career last?
His career ran from the late 1950s until shortly before his death in 2019.
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