Brad Hawkins
Voice ActorBrad Hawkins built his early career as a country singer in Nashville before moving into acting, best remembered for the VR Troopers series and a supporting role in the film Boyhood. He also lends his voice to Funimation anime dubs, including Shikkui Makabe in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
In the English dub of My Hero Academia, Hawkins voices Shikkui Makabe. His work sits alongside a broader slate of Funimation dub credits that include D.Gray-man, Dragonaut: The Resonance, and Goblin Slayer.
Career and Notable Roles
Before his acting career, Hawkins spent several years as a Nashville country singer signed to Curb Records, and he later provided motion capture work for id Software's Doom reboot. He first drew notice playing Ryan Steele on the 1990s series VR Troopers, then went on to appear in the film Boyhood and to headline the CBS miniseries Shake, Rattle and Roll (subtitled An American Love Story).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brad Hawkins best known for?
Brad Hawkins is best known for playing Ryan Steele on the 1990s series VR Troopers and for a supporting role in the 2014 film Boyhood. He later moved into English-language anime dubbing.
Who does Brad Hawkins voice?
In the English dub of My Hero Academia, Brad Hawkins voices Shikkui Makabe. He has also lent his voice to other Funimation anime dubs, including D.Gray-man, Dragonaut: The Resonance, and Goblin Slayer.
What did Brad Hawkins do before he became an actor?
Before acting, Hawkins spent several years as a Nashville country singer signed to Curb Records. That music career came before he broke into television and, later, anime voice work.
What other TV and film work has Brad Hawkins done?
Beyond VR Troopers, Hawkins headlined the CBS miniseries Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story. He also appeared in the acclaimed 2014 film Boyhood.
Has Brad Hawkins worked outside acting and voice acting?
Yes, Hawkins provided motion capture work for id Software's Doom reboot. It is one of several credits outside his acting and country music careers.
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