Barbara Goodson
Voice ActorBarbara Goodson is a veteran American voice actress who voices Granny Miya in the English dub of Sakamoto Days, best recognized for originating the villain Rita Repulsa across the Power Rangers franchise.
Sakamoto Days Role
Goodson voices Granny Miya in the English dub of Sakamoto Days, adding to a decades-long career built almost entirely in English-language dubbing and voice-over work. The role is a supporting part relative to the villain and lead credits that made her name in Western animation and dubbed anime alike. It continues a career pattern of taking on older or authority-figure characters across genre productions.
Career and Notable Roles
Goodson is best known for originating Rita Repulsa, the franchise's original main antagonist, in the English dub of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, later reprising the role across Power Rangers Zeo, the Turbo movie, and Power Rangers in Space. She has worked in English-language voice-over since the late 1970s, spanning cartoons, anime dubs, and other on-camera and voice work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Barbara Goodson voice?
Barbara Goodson is best known for originating Rita Repulsa, the franchise's original main antagonist, in the English dub of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. She also voices Granny Miya in the English dub of Sakamoto Days.
What is Barbara Goodson's most famous role?
Barbara Goodson's most famous role is Rita Repulsa, the original main antagonist she voiced in the English dub of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. She went on to reprise the role across Power Rangers Zeo, the Turbo movie, and Power Rangers in Space.
What is Barbara Goodson known for?
Barbara Goodson is known for a decades-long career in English-language voice-over that has run since the late 1970s, spanning cartoons, anime dubs, and other on-camera and voice work. That career includes originating Rita Repulsa in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and more recently voicing Granny Miya in Sakamoto Days.
Who does Barbara Goodson voice in Sakamoto Days?
Barbara Goodson voices Granny Miya in the English dub of Sakamoto Days. The supporting role continues a career pattern of hers, taking on older or authority-figure characters across genre productions.
When did Barbara Goodson start her voice acting career?
Barbara Goodson has worked in English-language voice-over since the late 1970s. Her decades-long career spans Western animation and dubbed anime alike, including her current role as Granny Miya in Sakamoto Days.
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