Hynden Walch
Voice ActorHynden Walch is an American voice actress widely recognized for two signature roles, Starfire on Teen Titans and Princess Bubblegum on Adventure Time; in the English dub of Gurren Lagann she voices Nia Teppelin during the character's childhood years.
Gurren Lagann Role
Walch takes on Nia Teppelin as a young girl in the official English-language dub of Gurren Lagann, produced by Bang Zoom! Entertainment for Bandai Entertainment's release. Her performance covers Nia's earliest appearances before the character grows into adulthood later in the story, one of several Japanese-animation dubbing credits alongside her role as Yutaka Kobayakawa in Lucky Star.
Career and Notable Roles
Walch is best recognized in American animation for two signature parts: the fiery Titan Starfire and the whimsical royal Bubblegum from Adventure Time, alongside supporting work on shows like ChalkZone and the modern Scooby-Doo revival. Her credits extend past cartoons into live action, with small parts in Groundhog Day and Jerry Maguire plus a stint on Law & Order, capping a screen career that began in the early 1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Hynden Walch voiced?
Hynden Walch has voiced Starfire on Teen Titans, Princess Bubblegum on Adventure Time, and Yutaka Kobayakawa in the anime dub of Lucky Star. She has also appeared on ChalkZone and the modern Scooby-Doo revival.
What's Hynden Walch's most famous role?
Walch is best recognized for two signature roles: the fiery Titan Starfire on Teen Titans and the whimsical royal Princess Bubblegum on Adventure Time. Those two parts anchor a screen career that began in the early 1990s.
Who does Hynden Walch voice in Gurren Lagann?
Walch voices Nia Teppelin as a young girl in the official English dub of Gurren Lagann, produced by Bang Zoom! Entertainment for Bandai Entertainment's release. Her performance covers Nia's earliest appearances before the character grows into adulthood later in the story.
What live-action roles has Hynden Walch had?
Beyond animation, Walch has had small parts in the films Groundhog Day and Jerry Maguire, plus a stint on Law & Order. Those credits sit alongside a screen career built largely around voice work.
When did Hynden Walch start her acting career?
Walch, born in 1971, began her screen career in the early 1990s. Her early anime dubbing credits include Yutaka Kobayakawa in Lucky Star, alongside her later role as Nia Teppelin in Gurren Lagann.
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