Joe Ochman
Voice ActorJoe Ochman is an American voice actor with a long resume across animation, games, and film; he stepped into the role of Gabal Docker partway through Gurren Lagann's English dub after original actor Steve Schatzberg's death during production.
Gurren Lagann Role
Ochman took over voicing Gabal Docker, the Dai-Gurren's helmsman, starting with the show's fifteenth episode after original cast member Steve Schatzberg died in August 2008 while the dub was still being recorded. He went on to voice Gabal throughout the two Gurren Lagann compilation films as well, carrying the character through the franchise's later releases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Joe Ochman voice?
Ochman took over voicing Gabal Docker, the Dai-Gurren's helmsman, in the Gurren Lagann English dub, and he has voiced Jiminy Cricket since 2014. His career spans decades of American animation and dubbed anime work.
How did Joe Ochman get the role of Gabal Docker in Gurren Lagann?
Ochman stepped into the role of Gabal Docker starting with the show's fifteenth episode, after original cast member Steve Schatzberg died in August 2008 while the dub was still being recorded. He carried the character through the rest of the English dub.
What other Gurren Lagann media has Joe Ochman appeared in?
Ochman continued voicing Gabal Docker through the two Gurren Lagann compilation films, carrying the character across the franchise's later theatrical releases. That work extended a role he had first taken over partway through the television dub.
How long has Joe Ochman voiced Jiminy Cricket?
Ochman has held the role of Jiminy Cricket since 2014, making him the character's fourth performer. It is one of his more prominent long-running voice credits.
When did Joe Ochman start his acting career?
Ochman's screen career dates back to the late 1980s, with an active career listed as starting in 1989. He has remained a prolific presence across American animation and dubbed anime ever since.
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