Colleen Clinkenbeard
Voice ActorColleen Clinkenbeard is an American voice actress, ADR director, and writer best known for voicing Monkey D. Luffy, the lead character of One Piece, in the English dub.
One Piece Role
Clinkenbeard has voiced Monkey D. Luffy, the series' captain and central protagonist, throughout Funimation's English-language dub of One Piece. Alongside this lead role, she has also taken on smaller parts within the show, including Nora Gitsune and Muret.
Career and Notable Roles
Clinkenbeard's early career breakthrough came through voicing Rachel Moore on the detective series Case Closed, and she went on to co-direct the English dub of Fullmetal Alchemist, which Adult Swim began airing in 2004. She has continued lending her voice to a wide range of prominent anime characters, including Erza Scarlet in Fairy Tail, Son Gohan in Dragon Ball Z Kai, Moka Akashiya in Rosario + Vampire, and Momo Yaoyorozu in My Hero Academia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Colleen Clinkenbeard voice?
Clinkenbeard voices Monkey D. Luffy, the series' captain and central protagonist, throughout Funimation's English-language dub of One Piece. She has also taken on smaller parts in the show, including Nora Gitsune and Muret.
What is Colleen Clinkenbeard's most famous role?
Clinkenbeard's most famous role is Monkey D. Luffy, the lead character of One Piece, whom she has voiced throughout the English dub. Outside One Piece, she is also widely known for voicing Erza Scarlet in Fairy Tail.
Who currently voices Luffy in English?
Colleen Clinkenbeard is the English-dub voice of Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece. Beyond acting, she also works as an ADR director and writer within the anime dubbing industry.
What was Colleen Clinkenbeard's breakthrough role?
Clinkenbeard's early career breakthrough came through voicing Rachel Moore on the detective series Case Closed. She went on to co-direct the English dub of Fullmetal Alchemist, which Adult Swim began airing in 2004.
What other anime characters has Colleen Clinkenbeard voiced besides Luffy?
Clinkenbeard has voiced Son Gohan in Dragon Ball Z Kai, Moka Akashiya in Rosario + Vampire, and Momo Yaoyorozu in My Hero Academia. These roles sit alongside her long-running work as Luffy in One Piece.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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