Zach Bolton
Voice ActorZach Bolton, often credited as Z. Charles Bolton, works on the production side of English anime dubbing; in My Hero Academia he voices the counselor Hound Dog and directed the English dub of the spin-off Vigilantes.
My Hero Academia Role
Bolton provides the English dub voice of Hound Dog, U.A. High School's blunt, dog-headed guidance counselor known for pushing students toward tough, no-nonsense coping rather than easy sympathy. Beyond the performance, he served as assistant ADR director on the flagship series and moved into the ADR director's chair for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, overseeing the English-language recording of the spin-off's cast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zach Bolton known for?
Zach Bolton, often credited as Z. Charles Bolton, has spent two decades pairing voice roles with ADR direction and line-producing duties across FUNimation-era English dubs. That behind-the-scenes work runs alongside his on-screen voice credits.
Who does Zach Bolton voice?
In My Hero Academia, Bolton voices Hound Dog, U.A. High School's blunt, dog-headed guidance counselor known for pushing students toward tough coping rather than easy sympathy. It's one of his recurring English-dub anime roles.
What was Zach Bolton's directing role on My Hero Academia: Vigilantes?
Bolton served as assistant ADR director on the flagship My Hero Academia series before moving into the ADR director's chair for the spin-off My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. That promotion put him in charge of overseeing the English-language recording of the spin-off's cast.
Is Zach Bolton married?
Yes, Bolton married fellow voice actor Kara Edwards in November 2020. Both work within the English-language anime dubbing industry.
When did Zach Bolton begin his career in anime dubbing?
Bolton was born in 1981 and has been active in the anime dubbing industry since 2004. He is an American voice actor and ADR professional.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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