Crispin Freeman | |
|---|---|
 Crispin in 2009, after teaching at the JVTA-LA. | |
| Born | February 9, 1972 |
| Education | Williams College (BA) Columbia University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Voice actor, ADR director, script writer |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Agent | Arlene Thornton and Associates |
| Relatives | Cassidy Freeman (sister) |
| Website | www |
Crispin Freeman (born February 9, 1972)[3][4] is an American voice actor, ADR director and writer who has provided voice-overs in numerous English language versions of Japanese anime, animations and video games. In anime, some of his prominent roles include Zelgadis Graywords in Slayers, Kyon in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Kirei Kotomine in Fate/Zero and Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, Itachi Uchiha in Naruto and Shizuo Heiwajima in Durarara!!. He also voiced Roy Harper on Young Justice and Winston in the video game Overwatch.
Early life and education[]
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Freeman is the oldest of three children. He attended the Latin School of Chicago, where he graduated in 1990. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College, majoring in Theater and minoring in Computer Science. Afterward, he earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University in Acting and performed on Broadway (New York City), at the American Repertory Theater in (Cambridge), at the Mark Taper Forum in (Los Angeles), at Cincinnati's Playhouse in the Park and at the Williamstown Theater Festival. As a child, Freeman was greatly influenced by anime shows such as Speed Racer and Battle of the Planets. Casey Kasem voiced the role of his favorite character, Mark of Battle of the Planets (he actually wanted to change his name to Mark at one point). Later, he discovered Voltron, Star Blazers and Robotech, being quoted in the January 1999 issue of America Interview saying, "That show really blew me away." Freeman has also stated that the reason he got into the industry was because of the anime television show The Vision of Escaflowne. Freeman initially got involved in the anime voice-over industry when a friend of his landed a role in Peacock King.
Career[]
Crispin Freeman at Super-Con 2009
Knowing Freeman was a big anime fan, a friend suggested he call up Central Park Media (CPM) and apply for a job doing English dubs. When originally approached about dubbing, he initially declined. It was not until he remembered all of the anime shows he watched as a child that he realized that many people are introduced to anime through the English dubbed versions. In 1997, Freeman landed the role of Zelgadis Graywords in Slayers along with Lisa Ortiz, Eric Stuart and Veronica Taylor. He was the second and final voice actor to get the job, after Zelgadis' original voice actor, Daniel Cronin, lost contact with CPM after a year-long halt in the dubbing. Years later he turned to the American animation voice acting grounds. He been best known for his work in Marvel Comics based productions such as The Spectacular Spider-Man, Wolverine and the X-Men and The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. He then starred as several versions of Roy Harper in Young Justice for DC Comics and Warner Bros. Since then, Freeman has had various roles throughout his career. He has appeared in many video game titles as memorable characters, such as Albedo from Namco's Xenosaga series, the god of the sun Helios in God of War III, Haji, Joel the 6th and Van Argeno in Blood+, the main protagonist Baldur in Silicon Knights's Too Human, Breakdown in Transformers: War for Cybertron, the Winter Soldier in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and Iron Man in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2.
Freeman teaches classes, workshops, and performance lectures in the Los Angeles area.[5] In addition to classes, Freeman has a website called Voice Acting Mastery which includes podcasts and other resources regarding voice acting.[6]
Personal life[]
Freeman is the oldest of three children. His sister, Cassidy is an actress who played Tess Mercer in the television show Smallville and Cady Longmire in Longmire. Their brother, Clark, is an actor and musician; they are involved in a band called The Real D'Coys.[7]
Filmography[]
Anime[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Revolutionary Girl Utena | Touga Kiryuu, Dios | ||
| 1998–2000; 2010 |
Slayers series | Zelgadis Graywords | ||
| 1999–2000 | The Irresponsible Captain Tylor | Justy Ueki Tylor | Also OVAs | [9] |
| 1999 | Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight | Spark | ||
| 2000 | Geobreeders | Various | OVA | |
| 2000 | Virgin Fleet | Mau Sakisaka | OVA | |
| 2000 | Photon | The Galactic Emperor | OVA | |
| 2000 | Shamanic Princess | Kagetsu | OVA | |
| 2001 | Boogiepop Phantom | Masami Saotome, Manticore | ||
| 2001 | Angel Sanctuary | Rosiel | OVA | |
| 2001 | Assemble Insert | Host 1, others | OVA | |
| 2001 | RG Veda | Taishakuten | OVA | |
| 2002 | Now and Then, Here and There | Tabool | ||
| 2002 | Rurouni Kenshin: Tales of the Meiji | Various characters | ||
| 2002 | Hellsing | Alucard | ||
| 2002 | Cosmo Warrior Zero | Warrius Zero | ||
| 2002 | I My Me! Strawberry Eggs | Hibiki Amawa, Seiko's Father | ||
| 2002 | Vandread: The Second Stage | Tenmei Uragasumi, others | ||
| 2002 | X | Fuma Monou | ||
| 2002 | Dangaizer 3 | Koichiro Mitsurugi, Shadow 3 | OVA | |
| 2002 | Digimon Frontier | Kouichi Kimura, Duskmon, Lowemon, Bakumon, Pipismon | ||
| 2003 | Argentosoma | 1st Lt. Dan Simmons, MORGUE Military Official | ||
| 2003 | .hack//Liminality | Yuki's Brother, Harald Hoerwick | OVA | |
| 2003 | Chobits | Hideki Motosuwa | ||
| 2003 | R.O.D.: Read or Die | Joker | OVA | [9] |
| 2003 | s-CRY-ed | Straight Cougar, Councilmember | ||
| 2003 | The Big O Season 2 | Alan Gabriel | ||
| 2003 | Geneshaft | Mario Musicanova | ||
| 2003 | Initial D | Kouichiro "Cole" Iketani | ||
| 2003 | Spirit of Wonder | Jim | OVA | |
| 2003 | Witch Hunter Robin | Amon | ||
| 2003 | Last Exile | Alex Row | ||
| 2003 | .hack//SIGN | Balmung | [9] | |
| 2004 | Kikaider 01 | Rei / Kikaider 00 | OVA | |
| 2004 | Wolf's Rain | Tsume | ||
| 2004 | Kaze no Yojimbo | Genzo Araki, Yamamoto | ||
| 2004 | .hack//Legend of the Twilight | Balmung | ||
| 2004 | Rave Master | Shuda, Sieghart | [10] | |
| 2004 | Angel Tales | Shin | ||
| 2004–05 | Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex | Togusa | Also 2nd GIG | |
| 2004 | Please Twins! | Kousei Shimazaki | ||
| 2005 | Zatch Bell! | Various | ||
| 2005 | Scrapped Princess | Shannon Cassul, others | Voice Direction / ADR Script Writer | [11] |
| 2005 | Planetes | Colin Clifford | ||
| 2005 | Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki | Kamikura | 3rd OVA series | |
| 2005–09 | Naruto | Itachi Uchiha, Ebisu, others | [12][13] | |
| 2005 | Mars Daybreak | Lt. Rich | ||
| 2005 | IGPX | Bjorn Johannsen | ||
| 2006 | Eureka Seven | Holland | [9] | |
| 2006 | Noein: to your other self | Karasu | ||
| 2006–14 | Hellsing Ultimate | Alucard | OVA series | |
| 2007 | Blood+ | Hagi, Van Argeno | ||
| 2007 | The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya | Kyon | [14] | |
| 2007 | Phoenix | Oh-ama-no-miko | ||
| 2007 | Digimon Data Squad | Thomas | ||
| 2008–09 | Code Geass | Jeremiah Gottwald | ||
| 2008 | Lucky Star | Various characters | [9] | |
| 2008 | Strait Jacket | Isaac Hammond | [15][16][17] | |
| 2009–12 | Bakugan series | Gus Grav, Amazon | ||
| 2011 | Durarara!! | Shizuo Heiwajima | [18] | |
| 2011 | Marvel Anime: Wolverine | Tesshin Asano | [19] | |
| 2013 | Tenkai Knights | Vilius, Slyger | ||
| 2013 | Fate/Zero | Kirei Kotomine | [9][20] | |
| 2015–16 | Durarara!!×2 | Shizuo Heiwajima | [21][22] | |
| 2015 | The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan | Kyon | [23][23] | |
| 2015 | Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works | Kirei Kotomine | TV series | [24] |
| 2016 | God Eater | Soma Schicksal | [25] |
Animation[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | W.I.T.C.H. | Raphael Sylla | Ep. "Z is for Zenith" | |
| 2008 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Max Dillon / Electro | [9] | |
| 2009 | Wolverine and the X-Men | Multiple Man, Maverick | [26] | |
| 2010–13, 2019–present |
Young Justice | Roy Harper / Arsenal / Red Arrow, Guardian, others | [9][27] | |
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Howard E. Robertson, Rhino, Ben, Cook | Ep. "The Shrieking Madness" | [9] |
| 2012 | The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes | Scott Lang / Ant-Man II | Ep. "To Steal an Ant-Man" | [9] |
| 2012 | Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays | Fabian Menkle | [9] | |
| 2014–present | Steven Universe | Doug Maheswaran, Male Nurse | [9][28] | |
| 2015 | Wabbit | Old Man #1 | Ep. "Buddha Bugs" | [29] |
| 2016–present | Justice League Action | J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter | [30] | |
| 2017 | All Hail King Julien | Alex | Ep. "The End is Here" | |
| 2017 | Spider-Man | Mysterio, Spot | Ep. "Bring On the Bad Guys Part 2" | [9] |
Films[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Grave of the Fireflies | Doctors, Old Man | ||
| 2001 | Revolutionary Girl Utena | Touga Kiryuu, Prince | ||
| 2001 | Night on the Galactic Railroad | Campanella | ||
| 2001 | Space Travelers | Hayabusa "Jay" Jetter | ||
| 2002 | Cowboy Bebop: The Movie | Operator | ||
| 2004 | Slayers Premium | Zelgadis Graywords | ||
| 2006 | Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children | Rude | [9] | |
| 2006 | Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence | Togusa | ||
| 2007 | Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society | Togusa | ||
| 2015 | Tiger & Bunny: The Rising | Virgil | [31] | |
| 2017 | Teen Titans: The Judas Contract | Roy Harper / Speedy |
| Year | Title | Role | Source[8] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Howl's Moving Castle | Prince Justin / Turnip Head | |
| 2018 | Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. presage flower | Kirei Kotomine | [32] |
| 2018 | Mirai | Yukko (Human Form) | [33] |
Video games[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | .hack series | Balmung | Mutation, Outbreak, Quarantine | [9] |
| 2003 | Castlevania: Lament of Innocence | Mathias Cronqvist | ||
| 2003–06 | Xenosaga series | Albedo Piazolla, Gaignun Kukai | [9] | |
| 2004 | Star Ocean: Till The End Of Time | Albel Nox | [9] | |
| 2004 | Tales of Symphonia | Regal Bryant | [9] | |
| 2004 | Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed | Specter | [9] | |
| 2005 | Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga | Heat | [9] | |
| 2005 | Soul Calibur III | Siegfried Schtauffen | [9] | |
| 2006 | Kingdom Hearts II | Setzer Gabbiani, Will Turner | [9] | |
| 2006 | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow | Will Turner | [9] | |
| 2006 | Baten Kaitos Origins | Heughes | [9] | |
| 2006 | Justice League Heroes | Superman | [9] | |
| 2006–16 | Naruto series | Itachi Uchiha, Fourth Kazekage, Ebisu | [9] | |
| 2006 | Gothic 3 | The Nameless Hero | [9] | |
| 2006–07 | .hack//G.U. series | Sakaki, Azure Balmung | Rebirth, Reminisce, Redemption | [9] |
| 2006 | Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | Winter Soldier | [9] | |
| 2007 | Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops | High Officer A | [9] | |
| 2007 | Rogue Galaxy | Gale Dorban, Jaus | [9] | |
| 2007 | Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer | Gannayev-of-Dreams, Khai Khmun | [34] | |
| 2008 | Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law | Myron Reducto | [9] | |
| 2008 | Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII | Rude | [9] | |
| 2008 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | Enemy Soldiers | [9] | |
| 2009 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Alex | [9] | |
| 2009 | The Lord of the Rings: Conquest | Legolas | [9] | |
| 2009 | Watchmen: The End Is Nigh | Doctor Manhattan | [9] | |
| 2009 | Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 | Iron Man | [9] | |
| 2009 | MagnaCarta 2 | Alex | [9] | |
| 2010 | White Knight Chronicles | Setti, Grazel | [9] | |
| 2010 | Clash of the Titans | Prokopion, Belo, Soldiers | [9] | |
| 2010 | Valkyria Chronicles II | Zeri | [9] | |
| 2010 | Transformers: War for Cybertron | Breakdown | [9] | |
| 2010 | God of War III | Helios | [9] | |
| 2011 | White Knight Chronicles II | Setti, Grazel | [9] | |
| 2011 | Resistance 3 | Charlie Tent, Winston (Smoking Man), Leroy | [9] | |
| 2012 | Diablo III | Wizard (Male) | [9] | |
| 2013 | Marvel Heroes | Pyro, Gorgon, Ka-Zar | ||
| 2013 | God of War: Ascension | Bliss King, Civilian, Slave, Sailor | [9] | |
| 2013 | Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance | Sundowner | [9] | |
| 2013 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted: The Video Game | Alex | [9] | |
| 2013 | Batman: Arkham Origins | Firefly | [35] | |
| 2014 | Bayonetta 2 | Balder | [9] | |
| 2014 | Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle | Vilius, Slyger, A.I. Guidance System | [9] | |
| 2014 | Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes | Soldiers / Extras | [9] | |
| 2014 | Destiny | Guardian: Awoken Male | [36] | |
| 2015 | Batman: Arkham Knight | Firefly | [37] | |
| 2015 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain | Soldiers / Extras | [9] | |
| 2016 | Overwatch | Winston | [38] | |
| 2016 | Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness | Victor Oakville | [9] | |
| 2016 | World of Final Fantasy | Captain | [9] | |
| 2017 | Horizon Zero Dawn | Helis | [9] | |
| 2018 | Marvel Powers United VR | Loki | [9] | |
| 2018 | Lego DC Super-Villains | Firefly, Arsenal | ||
| 2019 | Kingdom Hearts III | Will Turner | [9] |
Other dubbing[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Oldboy | Lee Woo-jin | [39] |
Live-action[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Adventures in Voice Acting | Himself | [40] |
References[]
- ↑ Crispin Freeman [@CrispinFreeman] (April 11, 2014). "A primeval forest sounds lovely! I was born in Chicago and never found one there. Show us where it is!" (Tweet). Retrieved January 30, 2017 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "About - Crispin Freeman". Crispin Freeman Productions. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "FamilySearch". familysearch.org.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Crispin Freeman [@CrispinFreeman] (February 9, 2010). "Thanks to everyone for all the birthday well wishes! I'm overwhelmed!" (Tweet). Retrieved January 30, 2017 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ [1][dead link]
- ↑ "Voice Acting Mastery: Become a Master Voice Actor in the World of Voice Over - Become the Character. Live the Dream. Find Yourself". Voice Acting Mastery: Become a Master Voice Actor in the World of Voice Over.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 'Lex Schmex' – Meet SMALLVILLE's Tess Mercer Newsarama.com
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 "Welcome to Arlene Thornton Agency". www.arlenethornton.com.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 9.30 9.31 9.32 9.33 9.34 9.35 9.36 9.37 9.38 9.39 9.40 9.41 9.42 9.43 9.44 9.45 9.46 9.47 9.48 9.49 9.50 9.51 9.52 9.53 9.54 9.55 9.56 9.57 9.58 "Behind The Voice Actors - Crispin Freeman". Behind The Voice Actors.
{{cite web}}: – check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources - ↑ Rave Master. Event occurs at Closing credits, English language cast.
- ↑ Scrapped Princess. episode 4. Event occurs at Closing credits, English Adaptation.
- ↑ Studio Pierrot (7 April 2007). "Return of the Morning Mist". Naruto. episode 81. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ "Voice Actor Crispin Freeman to Appear at Otakon" (Press release). Anime News Network. 11 June 2009. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2009-06-11/voice-actor-crispin-freeman-to-appear-at-otakon. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ↑ Ohanesian, Liz (June 28, 2010). "The Fandom of Haruhi Suzumiya". Retrieved June 20, 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Strait Jacket". Manga Video. October 7, 2008.
{{cite web}}: $1; - ↑ "Strait Jacket to Make Domestic Debut on DVD". Comic Mix. 2008-09-08.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Strait Jacket (DVD). Manga Video. October 7, 2008. Closing credits, Original Japanese Cast, English Cast. OCLC 244206876. http://www.worldcat.org/title/strait-jacket/oclc/244206876.
- ↑ Brusuelas, James (December 12, 2010). "Aniplex Announces Durarara English Cast". Animation World Network. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Mariko". Marvel Anime: Wolverine. episode 1. season 1. July 23, 2011. G4.
- ↑ "Fate/Zero Anime to Get English Dub, Will Stream on Neon Alley – News". Anime News Network. February 6, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Durarara!!×2 English Dub to Premiere March 10". Anime News Network. March 6, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Aniplex Announces Part of Durarara!! English Dub Cast". Anime News Network. July 30, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 23.0 23.1 "The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan English Dub Reunites Haruhi Cast". Anime News Network. May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Aniplex USA Details Fate/stay night UBW, Durarara!! 2xSho Release Details". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Crispin Freeman [@CrispinFreeman] (July 12, 2016). "Check out yours truly as Soma Schicksal in the new trailer for the anime series "God Eater":" (Tweet). Retrieved December 21, 2016 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Crispin Freeman SacAnime Convention". sacanime.com. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Episode #3.1" – via www.imdb.com.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Fusion Cuisine". Steven Universe. episode 32. season 1. November 6, 2014. Closing credits. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ "Buddha Bugs/Now and Zen". Wabbit. episode 1. season 1. September 21, 2015. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ "Justice League Action First 7 Episodes Review" (in en-US). The Reaf Debrief. 2016-12-14. https://reafdebrief.wordpress.com/2016/12/14/justice-league-action-first-7-episodes-review/.
- ↑ "Tiger & Bunny The Movie: The Rising 'New Driver' English Dub Clip Streamed". February 22, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Fathom and Aniplex of America Bring Latest 'Fate/stay' Movie to Theaters - Three If By Space". 7 May 2018.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ https://www.trektoday.com/content/2018/10/cho-in-mirai
- ↑ "Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer" – via www.imdb.com.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Freeman, Crispin (November 9, 2013). "Yes, that is me as Firefly". Twitter. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Destiny (Video Game 2014)" – via www.imdb.com.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Rocksteady Studios. Batman: Arkham Knight. (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment). Scene: Credits, Voiceover & Mocap Talent. (2015)
- ↑ "Here Are the Voice Actors of the Overwatch Cast". twinfinite.net.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Crystal Acids Crispin Freeman Page". Retrieved 2012-10-30.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Bang Zoom! Entertainment to Preview Adventures in Voice Acting Documentary at New York Anime Festival" (PDF) (Press release). December 4, 2007. http://www.adventuresinvoiceacting.com/wp-content/uploads/press_kit/aiva_v1_press_release_12-04-07_AiVA_NY_Anime_Fest.pdf.
- Interviews
- Crispin Freeman Interview at RPGSite
- Crispin Freeman: Q and A[dead link] at The Anime Lodge
- "A Very Different Place" - A Crispin Freeman Interview part one
- "A Very Different Place" - A Crispin Freeman Interview part two including audio
- "Anime Today Episode 31" - Crispin Freeman Interview
- 'Kana's Korner' Interview on 91.8 The Fan
External links[]
- Official website
- Voice Acting Mastery - Crispin Freeman's voice acting podcast blog
- Mythology and Meaning - Crispin Freeman's website for his lectures on anime
- Crispin Freeman at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
- Crispin Freeman convention appearances on AnimeCons.com
- Crispin Freeman at Crystal Acids Voice Actor Database
- Crispin Freeman at the Internet Movie Database