Phil Parsons
Voice ActorPhil Parsons is an American voice actor, born in Los Angeles and now based in Dallas, who voices Tensei Iida, the pro hero Ingenium, in the English dub of My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Parsons voices Tensei Iida, the eldest Iida brother and pro hero known as Ingenium, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. He first took on the part in the show's second season and has returned to it across later seasons, including a reprisal in episode 95 during season five. The role puts Parsons behind one of the franchise's steadying big-brother figures, a former top-ranked hero rebuilding his career after a near career-ending injury.
Career and Notable Roles
Parsons has voiced over 300 anime and video game characters since starting out in the industry in 2002, with a career built on a background in improv comedy. He plays Nappa across numerous Dragon Ball games and anime, Kenny Ackermann in Attack on Titan, and Leonard Burns in Fire Force, alongside voice work in titles like Halo Wars and SMITE. Now working out of Dallas, he remains one of the more prolific voices in English-language anime dubbing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Phil Parsons voice in My Hero Academia?
Phil Parsons voices Tensei Iida, the eldest Iida brother and pro hero known as Ingenium, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. He first took on the part in the show's second season and returned to it in later seasons, including a reprisal in episode 95 during season five.
Who is Phil Parsons?
Phil Parsons is an American voice actor born in 1968 in Los Angeles and now based in Dallas. He built his voice acting career on a background in improv comedy.
What other anime has Phil Parsons been in?
Parsons plays Nappa across numerous Dragon Ball games and anime, Kenny Ackermann in Attack on Titan, and Leonard Burns in Fire Force. He has voiced over 300 anime and video game characters since starting out in the industry in 2002.
What video games has Phil Parsons voiced characters in?
Parsons has voiced characters in video games including Halo Wars and SMITE, alongside his recurring role as Nappa across numerous Dragon Ball games. His voice work spans both anime dubbing and games.
When did Phil Parsons start voice acting?
Parsons started out in the industry in 2002, building a career grounded in a background in improv comedy. He now works out of Dallas as one of the more prolific voices in English-language anime dubbing.
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