Tony Oliver
Voice ActorPuerto Rican performer Tony Oliver has spent decades voicing and directing English-language anime dubs, most famously as Rick Hunter in Robotech; on Gurren Lagann's English dub he served as voice director while also voicing supporting characters.
Gurren Lagann Role
Oliver directed the English dub of Gurren Lagann for Bang Zoom! Entertainment, which Bandai Entertainment released between July and November 2008 after acquiring the license following an earlier, stalled dub attempt. Alongside his directing duties he stepped into the recording booth himself, voicing the Narrator plus the supporting character Tetsukan.
Career and Notable Roles
Oliver is widely recognized as the voice of Rick Hunter in Robotech, and he has also played Lancer for the Fate/stay night franchise as well as Arsène Lupin III in various Lupin the Third releases. He also produced the live-action series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and VR Troopers behind the camera.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Tony Oliver voice?
Tony Oliver is widely recognized as the voice of Rick Hunter in Robotech. He has also played Lancer in the Fate/stay night franchise and Arsène Lupin III in various Lupin the Third releases.
What is Tony Oliver known for?
Beyond voice acting, Tony Oliver is known for directing English-language anime dubs, including Bang Zoom! Entertainment's dub of Gurren Lagann. He also produced the live-action series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and VR Troopers behind the camera.
What did Tony Oliver do for Gurren Lagann?
Oliver directed the English dub of Gurren Lagann for Bang Zoom! Entertainment, which Bandai Entertainment released between July and November 2008. He also stepped into the recording booth himself, voicing the Narrator and the supporting character Tetsukan.
Why was there an earlier attempt at an English dub of Gurren Lagann?
An earlier English dub of Gurren Lagann was started but never finished before Bandai Entertainment acquired the license and brought in Bang Zoom! Entertainment to produce an official version. Tony Oliver directed that finished dub.
When did Tony Oliver start his career?
Tony Oliver is a Puerto Rican performer born in 1958 who has worked in the industry since 1975.
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