Phil Parsons (voice actor)
Voice ActorAn American voice actor working in English-language anime dubs, Phil Parsons voices numerous supporting characters across One Piece, including Jesus Burgess and Jabra, alongside major roles like Nappa in the Dragon Ball franchise and Kenny Ackerman in Attack on Titan.
One Piece Role
Parsons voices a range of supporting and antagonist characters in the English dub of One Piece, most notably Jesus Burgess, the "Champion" helmsman and one of the Ten Titanic Captains of the Blackbeard Pirates, and Jabra, the CP9 assassin who served as one of the primary antagonists of the Enies Lobby Arc. He also lends his voice to a string of smaller parts including Capote, Poppoko, Mozambia, Sapi, Geronimo, Zaba, and Ramba.
Career and Notable Roles
Parsons is widely recognized for playing Nappa across Funimation's Dragon Ball series and its Kai re-edit. He also voices Buccaneer in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the fire brigade captain Leonard Burns in Fire Force, Renji Yomo in Tokyo Ghoul, and Kenny Ackerman, the antagonist tied to the Ackerman bloodline in Attack on Titan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Phil Parsons voice?
Phil Parsons voices Jesus Burgess, the Blackbeard Pirates' "Champion" and one of the Ten Titanic Captains, and Jabra, the CP9 assassin, in the English dub of One Piece. Outside the series, he is widely recognized for playing Nappa in Funimation's Dragon Ball franchise.
What other characters does Phil Parsons voice in One Piece?
Beyond his two most notable One Piece roles, Parsons lends his voice to several smaller parts in the English dub, including Capote, Poppoko, Mozambia, Sapi, Geronimo, Zaba, and Ramba.
What anime is Phil Parsons known for outside One Piece?
Outside One Piece, Parsons plays Kenny Ackerman, the antagonist tied to the Ackerman bloodline in Attack on Titan, and Renji Yomo in Tokyo Ghoul.
What other anime roles has Phil Parsons played?
Parsons also voices Buccaneer in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Leonard Burns, the fire brigade captain, in Fire Force.
When did Phil Parsons start voice acting?
Parsons has worked in English-language anime dubbing since 1990, building a career across major franchises including One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Attack on Titan.
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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.
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