Derek Stephen Prince
Voice ActorDerek Stephen Prince, now credited professionally as Steve Prince, is an American voice actor connected to Gurren Lagann's dub cast whose broader resume spans Power Rangers, Digimon, Bleach, Naruto, Kingdom Hearts and more.
Gurren Lagann Role
Prince is credited among the English-dub voice cast on Gurren Lagann, joining a wide roster of American actors who worked on Gainax's series. The character he voiced there is not among the roles most frequently cited in his filmography.
Career and Notable Roles
Prince's anime dub work includes Keitaro Urashima in Love Hina, several Digimon characters such as Ken Ichijouji and Impmon, Uryu Ishida in Bleach, and Shino Aburame in Naruto, plus video game roles like Vexen in Kingdom Hearts and Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu in Danganronpa. He started out in live-action, playing the villain Elgar across the Turbo and In Space seasons of Power Rangers, before building a long career mostly in anime and game dubbing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Derek Stephen Prince voice?
Prince's anime dub work includes Keitaro Urashima in Love Hina, several Digimon characters such as Ken Ichijouji and Impmon, Uryu Ishida in Bleach, and Shino Aburame in Naruto. He has also voiced video game roles like Vexen in Kingdom Hearts and Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu in Danganronpa.
What did Derek Stephen Prince do?
Derek Stephen Prince, now credited professionally as Steve Prince, started out in live-action, playing the villain Elgar across the Turbo and In Space seasons of Power Rangers. He later built a long career mostly in anime and video game dubbing.
Who is Derek Stephen Prince?
Derek Stephen Prince is an American voice actor connected to Gurren Lagann's dub cast. His broader resume spans franchises including Power Rangers, Digimon, Bleach, Naruto, and Kingdom Hearts.
What is Derek Stephen Prince's role in Gurren Lagann?
Prince is credited among the English-dub voice cast on Gurren Lagann, joining a wide roster of American actors who worked on Gainax's series. The character he voiced there is not among the roles most frequently cited in his filmography.
When did Derek Stephen Prince start his acting career?
Prince has been active in the entertainment industry since 1994, a career now spanning three decades between live-action and voice work. That timeline places his start around the same era as the original Power Rangers Turbo series.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Gurren Lagann anime series, manga, and official materials. Gurren Lagann was created by Gainax, published by Kadokawa, and animated by Gainax and Trigger. All rights to Gurren Lagann and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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