Michael McConnohie
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor Michael McConnohie has built a long career lending his voice to anime, film, and video games, also working as a writer and director. In the English dub of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, he voices elder statesmen Tonpetty and Messina in the Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency arcs, plus the impostor posing as Captain Tennille in Stardust Crusaders.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
McConnohie provides the English dub voices of Tonpetty and Messina, two of the elderly Ripple masters who mentor the Joestar bloodline across the Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency story arcs. He also voices the impostor who poses as Captain Tennille in Stardust Crusaders, a Stand-using assassin sent after the Joestar group's ship.
Career and Notable Roles
McConnohie is the longtime voice of the Lich King and Uther the Lightbringer, plus Kel'Thuzad, across the World of Warcraft games, and he narrates Hunter x Hunter as well as the comedy series Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. His other anime work includes Charles zi Britannia in Code Geass, D in Vampire Hunter D, and Manzou the Saw in Samurai Champloo, while in games he plays the Necromancer in Diablo II and Chief Inquisitor Margulis in Xenosaga. He also co-runs the dubbing production company VoxWorks alongside actress Melodee Spevack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Michael McConnohie voice?
McConnohie provides the English dub voices of Tonpetty and Messina, two elderly Ripple masters who mentor the Joestar bloodline in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He also voices the impostor posing as Captain Tennille, a Stand-using assassin, in Stardust Crusaders.
Who is the Hunter x Hunter narrator?
McConnohie narrates Hunter x Hunter, as well as the comedy series Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. His voice work spans decades of anime, film, and video games beyond his JoJo's Bizarre Adventure roles.
Is Michael McConnohie retired?
McConnohie has been active as a voice actor since 1978 and continues working today. He co-runs the dubbing production company VoxWorks alongside actress Melodee Spevack.
What video game characters has Michael McConnohie voiced?
McConnohie is the longtime voice of the Lich King, Uther the Lightbringer, and Kel'Thuzad across the World of Warcraft games. He also plays the Necromancer in Diablo II and Chief Inquisitor Margulis in Xenosaga.
What other anime has Michael McConnohie been in?
Beyond JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, McConnohie voices Charles zi Britannia in Code Geass, D in Vampire Hunter D, and Manzou the Saw in Samurai Champloo. He also works as a writer and director in addition to his voice acting.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHirohiko Araki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byDavid Production
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