Joel McDonald
Voice ActorAn American voice actor turned director, Joel McDonald spent years dubbing anime for Funimation, including voicing Megalo and Tokikake in the English version of One Piece.
One Piece Role
In the Funimation English dub of One Piece, Joel McDonald lent his voice to two characters, Megalo and Tokikake. The work came during his years as a Funimation voice actor, a period when he also took on behind-the-scenes duties as a voice director and script writer on the studio's other anime localizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Joel McDonald voice?
Joel McDonald voiced Megalo and Tokikake in the Funimation English dub of One Piece, two characters he took on during his years as a Funimation voice actor.
What happened to Joel McDonald?
McDonald moved from anime dubbing into the video game industry, where he now serves as a voiceover producer and director at Gearbox Entertainment.
What is Joel McDonald famous for?
Beyond his voice acting, McDonald authored a book on breaking into the voice acting profession, titled Getting In.
How long has Joel McDonald worked in the voice acting industry?
McDonald has worked in the industry since 2009, a run spanning his anime dubbing years at Funimation through his current role in video games.
Did Joel McDonald do more than voice acting at Funimation?
During his years at Funimation, McDonald also worked as a voice director and script writer on the studio's other anime localizations.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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