Frank Welker
Voice ActorFrank Welker is an American voice actor with roughly 850 credits across six decades, best known as the longtime voice of Fred Jones and Scooby-Doo, who voices Argall, the founding Emperor of Viltrum, in the animated series Invincible.
Invincible Role
Welker voices Argall, the founding Emperor of Viltrum, in Invincible, the Skybound Entertainment series adapted from Robert Kirkman's comic for Amazon Prime Video. Argall is a widowed patriarch whose former protege Thragg later rises to Grand Regent, placing the character at the root of the Viltrumite power structure that drives much of the show's wider conflict. The credit adds another commanding, historically weighted figure to a career defined by voicing rulers, monsters, and iconic animated leads.
Career and Notable Roles
Welker has voiced Fred Jones in the Scooby-Doo franchise since its 1969 debut and took over Scooby-Doo himself in 2002, later reprising both in the 2020 film Scoob! as the only original cast member to return. He has also voiced Garfield since 2007, Megatron across multiple generations of the Transformers franchise, and numerous creatures on Futurama, including Nibbler. His body of work earned him a Lifetime Achievement Emmy in 2016 and made him one of the highest grossing actors in film history by total box office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Frank Welker voice in Invincible?
Frank Welker voices Argall, the founding Emperor of Viltrum, in Invincible. Argall is a widowed patriarch whose former protege Thragg later rises to Grand Regent, placing the character at the root of the Viltrumite power structure that drives much of the show's wider conflict.
What is Frank Welker best known for?
Welker has voiced Fred Jones in the Scooby-Doo franchise since its 1969 debut and took over Scooby-Doo himself in 2002. He later reprised both roles in the 2020 film Scoob! as the only original cast member to return.
What other major characters has Frank Welker voiced?
Welker has voiced Garfield since 2007 and Megatron across multiple generations of the Transformers franchise. He has also voiced numerous creatures on Futurama, including Nibbler.
What awards has Frank Welker won?
Welker's body of work earned him a Lifetime Achievement Emmy in 2016. It also made him one of the highest grossing actors in film history by total box office.
How many roles has Frank Welker voiced?
Welker has roughly 850 credits across six decades, making him one of the most prolific voice actors ever. He was born in 1946 and has been active since 1967.
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