Charles Campbell
Voice ActorCharles Campbell is an American voice actor and ADR director who voices Gran Torino, All Might's retired mentor, in the English dub of My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Campbell voices Gran Torino, real name Sorahiko Torino, the elderly former pro hero who trained All Might and later takes on Izuku Midoriya as a student to sharpen his combat instincts. He held the role across roughly 26 episodes between 2017 and 2023, playing an aged hero whose jet-propelled kicks belie his frail appearance.
Career and Notable Roles
Campbell has worked for years at Funimation as both a voice actor and occasional recording engineer or director, with his other best-known role being Fujitora in One Piece, another elderly authority figure with hidden strength. He has also contributed voice work to Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple and a range of other Funimation-dubbed series over the course of his career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Charles Campbell voice in My Hero Academia?
Campbell voices Gran Torino, real name Sorahiko Torino, the elderly former pro hero who trained All Might and later takes on Izuku Midoriya as a student to sharpen his combat instincts. He held the role across roughly 26 episodes between 2017 and 2023, playing an aged hero whose jet-propelled kicks belie his frail appearance.
Does Charles Campbell voice any other well-known anime characters?
Yes, Campbell's other best-known role is Fujitora in One Piece, another elderly authority figure with hidden strength.
Does Charles Campbell work behind the scenes in anime dubbing?
Yes, Campbell has worked for years at Funimation as both a voice actor and occasional recording engineer or director.
What other anime has Charles Campbell appeared in?
Campbell has also contributed voice work to Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple and a range of other Funimation-dubbed series over the course of his career.
Who is Charles Campbell?
Charles Campbell is an American voice actor and ADR director born in 1968. He is best known for voicing Gran Torino, All Might's retired mentor, in the English dub of My Hero Academia.
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- Animated byBones
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