Keith Silverstein
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor Keith Silverstein has voiced two different characters across the My Hero Academia franchise, Wolfram in the film Two Heroes and His Purple Highness in the spinoff series Vigilantes, alongside a long list of English dub credits in anime and games.
My Hero Academia Role
Silverstein entered the My Hero Academia franchise as Wolfram in the film My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, a scientist whose weaponized Quirk-amplifying device threatens All Might and the students visiting I-Island. He later returned to the franchise as His Purple Highness, the theatrical pro hero alter ego of Tenma Nakaoji, in the English dub of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.
Career and Notable Roles
Silverstein has built a broad career voicing villains and eccentric characters, including Hisoka in Hunter x Hunter, Zasalamel across the Soulcalibur game series, the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure character Robert E.O. Speedwagon, HUNK from the Resident Evil games, and Mechamaru in Jujutsu Kaisen. He has also worked outside anime dubbing in radio drama, voicing recurring characters on the long-running Christian program Adventures in Odyssey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Keith Silverstein voiced?
Within the My Hero Academia franchise, Keith Silverstein has voiced two different characters. He played the scientist Wolfram in the film My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, then returned as His Purple Highness, the pro hero alter ego of Tenma Nakaoji, in the English dub of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.
What is Keith Silverstein's most iconic role?
Silverstein is best known for voicing Hisoka in Hunter x Hunter, one of the most recognized villain performances of his career. He also has a long-running role as Zasalamel across multiple entries in the Soulcalibur game series.
Is Keith Silverstein in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Yes, Keith Silverstein voices Robert E.O. Speedwagon in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The role sits alongside his other anime dub work as one of his recognizable character parts.
What other anime and games has Keith Silverstein voiced characters in?
Silverstein voices HUNK in the Resident Evil video games and Mechamaru in Jujutsu Kaisen. These roles add to a career built largely around villains and eccentric characters across anime and games.
What other work has Keith Silverstein done outside anime dubbing?
Silverstein has worked in radio drama outside of anime, voicing recurring characters on the long-running Christian program Adventures in Odyssey. He has been active in voice work since 1999.
Sources & Information
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