Joel McDonald
Voice ActorAn American voice actor turned director, Joel McDonald spent years dubbing anime for Funimation, including voicing Megalo and Tokikake in the English version of One Piece.
One Piece Role
In the Funimation English dub of One Piece, Joel McDonald lent his voice to two characters, Megalo and Tokikake. The work came during his years as a Funimation voice actor, a period when he also took on behind-the-scenes duties as a voice director and script writer on the studio's other anime localizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Joel McDonald voice?
Joel McDonald voiced Megalo and Tokikake in the Funimation English dub of One Piece, two characters he took on during his years as a Funimation voice actor.
What happened to Joel McDonald?
McDonald moved from anime dubbing into the video game industry, where he now serves as a voiceover producer and director at Gearbox Entertainment.
What is Joel McDonald famous for?
Beyond his voice acting, McDonald authored a book on breaking into the voice acting profession, titled Getting In.
How long has Joel McDonald worked in the voice acting industry?
McDonald has worked in the industry since 2009, a run spanning his anime dubbing years at Funimation through his current role in video games.
Did Joel McDonald do more than voice acting at Funimation?
During his years at Funimation, McDonald also worked as a voice director and script writer on the studio's other anime localizations.
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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