Jennifer Hale
Voice ActorJennifer Hale is a voice actress from Canada and the United States, widely known for headlining major video game franchises, who voiced Electra Ovirowa in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop, the Sunrise anime series.
Cowboy Bebop Role
Hale voiced Electra Ovirowa in the English-language dub of Cowboy Bebop, giving voice to one of the story's key antagonists opposite the main cast. The role came early in her career, well before the string of high-profile video game leads that would later define her reputation. It stands as one of her notable anime credits from a filmography that would go on to center heavily on interactive media.
Career and Notable Roles
Hale is best recognized today for voicing Commander Shepard across the Mass Effect trilogy, a performance that helped earn her a 2013 Guinness World Records title for the scale of her video game output. Her broader resume includes lead roles in Halo, Overwatch, BioShock Infinite, Metal Gear Solid, Metroid Prime and Baldur's Gate, plus animated work such as Jean Grey in Marvel projects, Cinderella and Princess Aurora for Disney, and long-running parts in Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel The Legend of Korra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Jennifer Hale voice in Cowboy Bebop?
Jennifer Hale voices Electra Ovirowa in the English-language dub of Cowboy Bebop, one of the story's key antagonists opposite the main cast. The role came early in her career, well before the string of high-profile video game leads that would later define her reputation.
What is Jennifer Hale best known for?
Jennifer Hale is best known for voicing Commander Shepard across the Mass Effect trilogy, a performance that helped earn her a 2013 Guinness World Records title for the scale of her video game output. Her Cowboy Bebop role predates that signature work.
What other video games has Jennifer Hale voiced characters in?
Beyond Mass Effect, Jennifer Hale's resume includes lead roles in Halo, Overwatch, BioShock Infinite, Metal Gear Solid, Metroid Prime and Baldur's Gate. Those credits established her as one of the most prolific leads in video game voice acting.
What animated roles has Jennifer Hale played?
Jennifer Hale voiced Jean Grey in Marvel animated projects and played Cinderella and Princess Aurora for Disney. She also held long-running parts in Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel The Legend of Korra.
Where is Jennifer Hale from?
Jennifer Hale is a voice actress from Canada and the United States who has worked in the industry since 1988. Her career began well before the video game roles that made her a household name in gaming.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Cowboy Bebop anime series, manga, and official materials. Cowboy Bebop was created by Hajime Yatate, published by Sunrise, and animated by Sunrise. All rights to Cowboy Bebop and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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