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Larry Brantley

Voice Actor

Larry Brantley is an American voice actor best known outside anime as the voice of the PBS dog Wishbone, and within My Hero Academia he voices two English dub roles, the villain Spinner and the pro hero Crust.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: American
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My Hero Academia Role

Brantley voices Spinner, also known as Shuichi Iguchi, a reptile-like member of the League of Villains devoted to the ideals of the villain Stain, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. He also provides the English voice of Crust, a pro hero who appears among the professionals responding during the series' larger hero mobilizations.

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Career and Notable Roles

Before moving into anime dubbing, Brantley built a career in stand-up comedy, radio spokeswork, and children's television, most notably originating the voice of the title dog in the PBS series Wishbone and voicing the animated character Boz the Bear. In more recent years he has taken a spot in the cast at the Dallas location of Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, work that runs alongside his ongoing voice acting career.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Larry Brantley voice?

In the English dub of My Hero Academia, Larry Brantley voices Spinner, also known as Shuichi Iguchi, a reptile-like member of the League of Villains devoted to the ideals of the villain Stain. He also provides the English voice of Crust, a pro hero who appears among the professionals responding during the series' larger hero mobilizations.

What is Larry Brantley doing now?

Brantley currently holds a spot in the cast at the Dallas location of Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, work that runs alongside his ongoing voice acting career. That live performance role sits apart from his anime dub credits.

Who did the voice for Wishbone?

Larry Brantley originated the voice of the title dog in the PBS series Wishbone, the role he is best known for outside anime. It remains his most recognized children's television credit.

What other roles has Larry Brantley played?

Beyond Wishbone, Brantley voiced the animated character Boz the Bear. That role added to his run of children's television work.

What was Larry Brantley's career before voice acting?

Before moving into anime dubbing, Brantley built a career in stand-up comedy, radio spokeswork, and children's television. That background led into the voice credits, including Wishbone, that came later.

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