Steve Kramer
Voice ActorAmerican voice-over veteran Steve Kramer, cast for decades in English-dub anime and games, voices Haragiri in the English dub of One Punch Man.
One Punch Man Role
In the English dub of One Punch Man, Kramer voices Haragiri, a member of the Council of Swordmasters who mutates into a three-eyed, vine-haired monster after ingesting Monster Cells before being killed by Atomic Samurai. It's a menacing supporting part that fits the kind of grave, seasoned character types Kramer is typically cast to play. The role places him among the large English-language voice cast assembled for the series' later story arcs.
Career and Notable Roles
Kramer's dubbing career spans decades of English-language anime, tokusatsu, and game localization, and he has worked under several pseudonyms including Steve Kraemer and Drew Thomas. On the live-action side he is remembered by Power Rangers fans as the villain Darkonda in Power Rangers in Space, and he has also built a parallel career as a voice director and adaptation writer, shaping scripts for numerous other dubbed titles. He is typically cast as elder, authoritative characters, a niche that has kept him steadily working since the early 1970s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Steve Kramer voice?
In the English dub of One Punch Man, Kramer voices Haragiri, a member of the Council of Swordmasters who mutates into a three-eyed, vine-haired monster before being killed by Atomic Samurai. It is a menacing supporting part typical of the grave, seasoned character types he is cast to play.
What is Steve Kramer known for?
On the live-action side, Kramer is remembered by Power Rangers fans as the villain Darkonda in Power Rangers in Space. He is typically cast as elder, authoritative characters across his English-dub work.
What pseudonyms has Steve Kramer used?
Kramer has worked under several pseudonyms over his career, including Steve Kraemer and Drew Thomas. These credits appear alongside his work under his own name.
Has Steve Kramer worked behind the scenes in anime dubbing?
Yes, Kramer has built a parallel career as a voice director and adaptation writer, shaping scripts for numerous dubbed titles. That work runs alongside his decades of on-screen and voice performance credits.
When did Steve Kramer start his acting career?
Kramer was born in 1950 and has been active since the early 1970s. His career spans decades of English-language anime, tokusatsu and game localization work.
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