Brad Hawkins
Voice ActorBrad Hawkins is an American actor, martial artist and former country singer who has also lent his voice to English-dubbed anime, including a role in the One Piece franchise.
One Piece Role
Hawkins has voiced a role in the English-language version of One Piece, though the specific character has not been documented in available sources. The credit is part of his broader run of anime dubbing work handled largely through Funimation.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in January 1974, Hawkins first gained attention playing Ryan Steele across nearly a hundred episodes of VR Troopers in the mid-1990s and later appeared in the 2014 film Boyhood; he also spent time as a Nashville country singer signed to Curb Records before returning to acting, and his anime dubbing resume includes Goblin Slayer, D.Gray-man and Dragonaut: The Resonance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brad Hawkins best known for?
Brad Hawkins is best known for playing Ryan Steele across nearly a hundred episodes of VR Troopers in the mid-1990s, a role that came early in a career stretching back to 1994.
Who does Brad Hawkins voice?
Hawkins has voiced a role in the English dub of One Piece, though the specific character has not been documented in available sources. The credit sits within his wider anime dubbing work handled largely through Funimation.
What other anime has Brad Hawkins voiced?
Beyond One Piece, Hawkins has lent his voice to English dubs of Goblin Slayer, D.Gray-man, and Dragonaut: The Resonance. These titles round out his broader anime dubbing resume.
What did Brad Hawkins do before returning to acting?
Before returning to acting, Hawkins spent time as a country singer in Nashville, where he was signed to Curb Records. He was born in January 1974.
What live-action roles has Brad Hawkins had outside of anime?
Hawkins appeared in the 2014 film Boyhood, one of his notable live-action credits. He is also a trained martial artist alongside his acting career.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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