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Skip Stellrecht

Skip Stellrecht

Voice Actor

Skip Stellrecht is an American voice actor who played Vicious, the chief antagonist of Cowboy Bebop, in the English-language dub of the series.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: American
Years Active: 1981-present
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Cowboy Bebop Role

Stellrecht voiced Vicious in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop, giving an English-speaking counterpart to the character's cold, ruthless presence as Spike Spiegel's rival. The role stands alongside his other major anime credits as one of the parts he is most recognized for by English-speaking fans of the genre.

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Career and Notable Roles

Born in Orange County, California, Stellrecht came to acting only after high school, working first in commercials and stage productions around Los Angeles before a chance connection through a friend led him into voice work. He also voices Might Guy in Naruto and Ryu in the Street Fighter anime adaptations, and has taken on-camera parts in live-action series including Mr. Robot, Grimm and Once Upon a Time. He has additionally been credited as Hank Wilspank, Jack Aubree, and Henry Douglas Grey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Skip Stellrecht voice in Cowboy Bebop?

Skip Stellrecht voices Vicious in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop, giving an English-speaking counterpart to the character's cold, ruthless presence as Spike Spiegel's rival.

What other anime has Skip Stellrecht voiced?

Stellrecht also voices Might Guy in Naruto and Ryu in the Street Fighter anime adaptations, two more of his notable anime credits.

What live-action shows has Skip Stellrecht appeared in?

Stellrecht has taken on-camera parts in live-action series including Mr. Robot, Grimm and Once Upon a Time.

How did Skip Stellrecht get into voice acting?

Born in Orange County, California, Stellrecht came to acting only after high school, working first in commercials and stage productions around Los Angeles before a chance connection through a friend led him into voice work.

Does Skip Stellrecht use other names?

Stellrecht has additionally been credited under the names Hank Wilspank, Jack Aubree, and Henry Douglas Grey.

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