For other people named with similar names, see James Arnold.
James Arnold Taylor | |
|---|---|
 Taylor in 2012 | |
| Born | July 22, 1969 Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Voice actor, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Agent | Abrams Artists Agency |
| Website | jamesarnoldtaylor |
James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969)[1] is an American voice actor, writer and producer, known for portraying Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank franchise, the main character Tidus in Final Fantasy X, Shuyin in Final Fantasy X-2, Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars animated features such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the franchise's video games, and Johnny Test in the animated series Johnny Test.
Early life[]
Taylor was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California.[2]
Career[]
Taylor began his voice acting career in 1991, first appearing in the video game Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge.
He has been an active member of the voice acting community since, appearing in numerous roles, including Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank video game series and Tidus from Final Fantasy X. From 2005 until 2011, Taylor also voiced Fred Flintstone in commercials and promotional material, following the death of Henry Corden.
In 2013, he published the book JAT 365: 365 Inspirations for the Pursuit of Your Dreams.[3] In 2018, he began the podcast Talking to Myself.[4]
Filmography[]
Voice-over roles[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Osmosis Jones | Coffee Holding White Blood Cell | Uncredited | |
| 2007 | TMNT | Leonardo | [1] | |
| 2012 | Foodfight! | Doctor Si Nustrix | Limited theatrical release | [1] |
| 2016 | Ratchet & Clank | Ratchet | ||
| 2017 | Animal Crackers | Buffalo Bob | Limited theatrical release | |
| 2018 | Teen Titans Go! To the Movies | Fake Slade Actor | Character is identified as Shia LaBeouf within the film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The King of Queens | Nicolas Cage | ||
| 2003 | Atlantis: Milo's Return | Milo Thatch | [1] | |
| 2003 | The Animatrix | Ash, Raul, additional voices | ||
| 2006 | Ultimate Avengers 2 | Bucky Barnes | ||
| 2007 | Superman: Doomsday | Mayor of Metropolis | [1] | |
| 2008 | Justice League: The New Frontier | Captain Cold | [1] | |
| 2008 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi, additional voices | [1] | |
| 2008 | The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show | Cricket 2, Weasel 2, Pig Classmate 3 | [1] | |
| 2009 | Bionicle: The Legend Reborn | Berix, Vastus | ||
| 2010 | The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! | Wooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer | ||
| 2010 | Gnomes and Trolls: The Secret Chamber | Slim, Prickles, Hilda, Spike | [1] | |
| 2011 | Green Lantern: Emerald Knights | Tomar-Re | [1] | |
| 2011 | Batman: The Dark Knight Returns | Mr. Hudson, Spud, additional voices | [1] | |
| 2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League | Barry Allen / The Flash, DeSaad | [1][5][6] | |
| 2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom | Barry Allen / The Flash, General Lane | ||
| 2015 | Robo-Dog | Robo-Dog | ||
| 2016 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Cosmic Clash | Barry Allen / The Flash | [7] | |
| 2016 | Lego Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood | Chet Brickton, Narrator | ||
| 2018 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash | Barry Allen / The Flash | ||
| 2020 | Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters | Barry Allen / The Flash | [8] |
Animation[]
| Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Johnny Bravo | Huckleberry Hound, various characters | [1] | |
| 2000 | Dinozaurs | Dino Kenty | ||
| 2002 | Whatever Happened to Robot Jones? | Boy 3, Boy 6, Cool Kid | ||
| 2002 | ¡Mucha Lucha! | Kid Wombat | ||
| 2003–06 | What's New, Scooby-Doo? | Prince Al-Fimer, Zombie Son, Burr Baston, Moto X Guy #2, Owen DeCassle, Steve Fortescu, Sonny Les Matines, Guy L'Avorton, Shawn, Frankie Martin, Dr. Laslow Ostwald, Tad, additional voices | ||
| 2003 | The Powerpuff Girls | Kid #3, Kid #5, Triplet #3, Brian Larsen | Episode: "Save Mojo/Substitute Creature" | |
| 2003–05 | Teen Titans | Overload, Cash | Episode: "Car Trouble" | |
| 2003–05 | Star Wars: Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi | ||
| 2003–08 | Codename: Kids Next Door | King Sandy, Knight #2, Eggbert, others | ||
| 2004 | Static Shock | Eddie Felson, Speedwarp | [1] | |
| 2004–06 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Various characters | ||
| 2004 | The Fairly OddParents | Crash Nebula, Sprig Speevak | Episode: "Crash Nebula" | [1] |
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited | Private, Robber | Episode: "Hawk and Dove" | [1] |
| 2004–07 | Danny Phantom | Walker, Ghost Cops | [1] | |
| 2004 | Game Over | Various characters | [1] | |
| 2004–08 | Drawn Together | Wooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer | ||
| 2005 | The Buzz on Maggie | Additional voices | ||
| 2005 | My Life as a Teenage Robot | Kenny, Oblivious Guy, Customer #4 | Episode: "Love 'Em or Leash 'Em/Teen Team Time" | |
| 2005 | Stroker and Hoop | Ron Howard, Answering Machine Guy | [1] | |
| 2005–14 | Johnny Test | Johnny Test, Hank Anchorman, The Principal, Mr. Mittens, Bee Keeper, Dark Vegan, others | [1] | |
| 2005–07 | A.T.O.M. | Axel Manning, Sebastian Manning, Tilian | 52 episodes | [1] |
| 2005–06 | The Boondocks | Crew Member, Ganstalicious Fan, Officer Frank | ||
| 2006–07 | Celebrity Deathmatch | Johnny Depp, Christian Bale | ||
| 2006–08 | Legion of Super Heroes | Mekt Ranzz / Lightning Lord, Color Kid, Ultra Boy, Porcupine Pete | ||
| 2006 | The Zimmer Twins | Edgar Zimmer | All episodes | [1] |
| 2007 | Afro Samurai | Yashichi | Episode: "The Dream Reader" | [1] |
| 2008–09 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Harry Osborn, Frederick Foswell / Patch | [1] | |
| 2008 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Raff, Attendant #1 | Episode: "X = Ben + 2" | [1] |
| 2008–11 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Green Arrow, Blue Bowman, Guy Gardner, Major Disaster, Wotan, Nabu, Mark Desmond, Arges, Leslie "Rocky" Davis, Alpha-Red, G.I. Robot, Jace | [1] | |
| 2008–14, 2020 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Rako Hardeen, others | ||
| 2010 | Big Time Rush | Regional Manager Taylor | Episode: "Big Time Demos" | |
| 2010–12 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Rung Laddernton, George Avcados, Randy | ||
| 2010 | G.I. Joe: Renegades | Sherriff Terry, Matty, Russel Clemens | [1] | |
| 2011 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Kolar, Announcer, Brannigan | ||
| 2011 | ThunderCats | Old Emrick, Khamai | Episode: "Song of the Petalars" | [1] |
| 2011 | T.U.F.F. Puppy | Biff | Episode: "Dog Save the Queen" | |
| 2011–13 | Young Justice | Barry Allen / The Flash, Burton Thompson, Nathaniel Tryon / Neutron, Topo, Atlantean Guard #2, G. Gordon Godfrey |
[1] | |
| 2012 | Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters | King Tritonus | ||
| 2013 | Beware the Batman | William Benjamin, Officer Dunbrowski, Subway Conductor | [1] | |
| 2013–15 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Leader, Blastaar, Triton, Human Torch, others | [1] | |
| 2014 | Star Wars Rebels | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Episode: "Spark of Rebellion" | [9] |
| 2014 | Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered | Barry Allen / The Flash | [10] | |
| 2014 | We Wish You a Merry Walrus | Roofhowse | [1][11] | |
| 2015 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero | Additional voices | [12] | |
| 2015 | Clarence | Camden's Dad | Episode: "Where the Wild Chads Are" | |
| 2015 | Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors | Triton, Molten Man | [1] | |
| 2015 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Cosmo the Spacedog, Yondu | ||
| 2016-18 | DreamWorks Dragons | Throk | ||
| 2017 | The Loud House | Fritz | Episode: "Suite and Sour" | |
| 2017 | Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer | Count Wretcher | ||
| 2018 | The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants | Additional voices | ||
| 2019 | Victor and Valentino | Chip the Collector | Episode: "The Collector" |
Anime[]
| Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water | Red Noah | English dub | |
| 2001 | Nadia: The Secret of Fuzzy | Science Editor | ||
| 2005 | Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Muzu |
Video games[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge | Largo LeGrande, Mad Marty the Launderer, Fisherman, Spitting Cintest Referee | ||
| 1995 | Emit | Mr. Voice | Japanese-only release | |
| 1999 | Destrega | Tieme, Various Soldiers | ||
| 2001 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire | Milo Thatch | PlayStation version | |
| 2001 | Final Fantasy X | Tidus | [1] | |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Pippin, additional voices | [1] | |
| 2002 | Monsters, Inc. | Monster 2, Monster 9 | ||
| 2003 | Enter the Matrix | Additional voices | ||
| 2003 | Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge | Sheriff, DeCarlo, Cajun, Red Skull | [1] | |
| 2003 | Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando | Ratchet, New Ager, Hypnotist Head 1 | [1] | |
| 2003 | Final Fantasy X-2 | Tidus, Shuyin | [1] | |
| 2004 | James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing | Jack Mason / Agent 003 | ||
| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Gingerbread Man, Prince Charming, Wolf, Bricks | [1] | |
| 2004 | Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain | Gabe Logan | ||
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | Mysterio | [1] | |
| 2004 | Tales of Symphonia | Lord Yggdrasill, Gnome | [1] | |
| 2004 | Hot Shots Golf Fore! | Ratchet | ||
| 2004 | Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal | Ratchet, Maxmillian, TV voice | [1] | |
| 2004 | EverQuest II | Venekar, Deebo Turnlin, Guard Mizzonozzle | ||
| 2004 | Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines | Vandal, Julius | ||
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith | Obi-Wan Kenobi | [1] | |
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Willy Wonka | [1] | |
| 2005 | X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse | Iceman, Sugarman | [1] | |
| 2005 | Ultimate Spider-Man | Electro | ||
| 2005 | Jak X: Combat Racing | Ratchet | ||
| 2005 | Ratchet: Deadlocked | Ratchet | [1] | |
| 2005 | Shrek SuperSlam | Humpty Dumpty, Prince Charming | [1] | |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Battlefront II | Obi-Wan Kenobi | [1] | |
| 2005 | Nicktoons Unite! | Walker, Male Fairy, Doomsday Trooper | ||
| 2005 | Kingdom of Paradise | Eigen, Kirin Shihan | ||
| 2006 | 24: The Game | Additional voices | ||
| 2006 | Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror | Gabe Logan | ||
| 2006 | Kingdom Hearts II | Captain Jack Sparrow | [1] | |
| 2006 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Captain Jack Sparrow | ||
| 2006 | Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | Bulldozer, Iceman, Lizard, Mysterio | ||
| 2006 | Spider-Man: Battle for New York | Spider-Man | ||
| 2006 | Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing | Prince Charming, Humpty Dumpty | [13] [1] | |
| 2007 | Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters | Ratchet, Security Guard | ||
| 2007 | TMNT | Leonardo | [1] | |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Artie, Prince Charming, Gnome | [1] | |
| 2007 | Hot Shots Tennis | Kent | [1] | |
| 2007 | Spider-Man: Friend or Foe | Spider-Man | [1] | |
| 2007 | Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow | Gabe Logan | ||
| 2007 | Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction | Ratchet | [1] | |
| 2008 | Secret Agent Clank | Ratchet | ||
| 2008 | Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty | Ratchet | ||
| 2008 | Lego Batman: The Videogame | Robin, Nightwing | ||
| 2009 | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | The Fallen | [1] | |
| 2009 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Crash | [1] | |
| 2009 | Dissidia Final Fantasy | Tidus | [1] | |
| 2009 | Scooby-Doo! First Frights | Numbers, Seth Angler | ||
| 2009 | Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ferroda | ||
| 2009 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon | [14] | |
| 2009 | Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time | Ratchet, Dan Johnson (skin only) | [1] | |
| 2010 | Final Fantasy XIII | Cocoon Inhabitants | ||
| 2010 | Resonance of Fate | Victor | ||
| 2010 | How to Train Your Dragon | Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Fishlegs Ingerman | ||
| 2010 | Valkyria Chronicles II | Shop Clerk | [1] | |
| 2010 | Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep | The Prince | ||
| 2010 | Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions | Additional voices | ||
| 2010 | Back to the Future: The Game | Young Emmett "Doc" Brown | [1] | |
| 2011 | Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy | Tidus | [1] | |
| 2011 | Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars | Obi Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon | [1] | |
| 2011 | PlayStation Move Heroes | Ratchet | [1] | |
| 2011 | Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One | Ratchet | [1] | |
| 2012 | Kinect Star Wars | Darth Kern, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Gold 6 | [1] | |
| 2012 | Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth | Spider-Man, Magneto, Thor | ||
| 2012 | PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale | Ratchet | [1] | |
| 2012 | Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault | Ratchet | [1] | |
| 2013 | Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus | Ratchet | [1] | |
| 2012, 2014 | Ratchet & Clank Collection | Ratchet | Going Commando and Up Your Arsenal | |
| 2013 | Lego Marvel Super Heroes | Professor X, Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, Superior Spider-Man, Winter Soldier, Ant-Man |
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| 2014 | The Lego Movie Videogame | Additional voices | ||
| 2014 | Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster | Tidus | Audio drama ('Final Fantasy X -Will-') as an extra ending | |
| 2014 | Scooby Doo and Looney Tunes: Cartoon Universe | Wile E. Coyote | ||
| 2014 | Skylanders: Trap Team | Various characters | Grouped under Voice Actors | [15] |
| 2014 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX | Captain Jack Sparrow, The Prince | Archive audio | [1] |
| 2015 | Infinite Crisis | Nightmare Robin | [16] | |
| 2015 | Disney Infinity 3.0 | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, TD-54 | [17] | |
| 2015 | Transformers: Devastation | Menasor, Seeker 1 | [1] | |
| 2016 | Ratchet & Clank | Ratchet | [1] | |
| 2016 | World of Final Fantasy | Tidus | [1] | |
| 2018 | Dissidia Final Fantasy NT | Tidus | [1] | |
| 2018 | Super Bomberman R | Ratchet | PlayStation 4 version | [18] |
| 2018 | Marvel Powers United VR | Iceman, Magneto | [1] | |
| 2018 | Mobius Final Fantasy | Tidus | [19] [1] | |
| 2018 | Lego DC Super-Villains | Green Arrow | ||
| 2018 | Star Wars Battlefront II | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Downloadable content | |
| 2019 | Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order | Cosmo, Iceman | [1] | |
| 2019 | Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Reused voice lines from Star Wars Rebels | |
| TBA | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | Ratchet |
Live action roles[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Comedy Team of Pete & James | Himself | Documentary; also writer and producer | |
| 2008 | X-treme Weekend | N/A | Executive producer | |
| 2008 | The Audition | N/A | Associate poroducer | |
| 2013 | I Know That Voice | Himself | Documentary | |
| 2015 | Summer '78 | N/A | Producer | |
| 2015 | A Certin Point of Voew | N/A | Producer (3 episodes) | |
| 2017 | Clone Wars Conversions | Himself/Host | Also writer and producer | |
| 2017–present | The JAT Show | Himself/Host | Podcast; also writer and producer | |
| 2019 | Kenobi: A Star Wars Fan Film | Captain Leegus | Fan film |
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.41 1.42 1.43 1.44 1.45 1.46 1.47 1.48 1.49 1.50 1.51 1.52 1.53 1.54 1.55 1.56 1.57 1.58 1.59 1.60 1.61 1.62 1.63 1.64 1.65 1.66 1.67 1.68 1.69 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.73 1.74 1.75 1.76 "Behind The Voice Actors - James Arnold Taylor". Behind The Voice Actors.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "James Arnold Taylor". Retrieved 1 June 2020.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "JAT365". James Arnold Taylor.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "The Podcast". James Arnold Taylor.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "Interview with James Arnold Taylor for "Justice League vs. Bizarro League"". YouTube. Retrieved January 26, 2015.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Lego Justice League vs. Bizarro League Closing Credits
- ↑ "LEGO Justice League: Cosmic Clash Movie Bluray With Cosmic Boy Minifigure Details - - Action Figures Toys News ToyNewsI.com". toynewsi.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Oller, Jacob (Apr 3, 2020). "Embrace your inner child with this first look at LEGO DC: Shazam-Magic & Monsters". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved Apr 10, 2020.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "Spark of Rebellion". Star Wars Rebels. October 3, 2014. Event occurs at 43:07. Disney Channel.
- ↑ "Lego Batman: Be-Leaguered". Lego Batman. October 27, 2014. Closing credits. http://www.toonzone.net/forums/dc-animation-forum/383411-lego-dc-comics-batman-leaguered-special-airing-october-27th-2014-cartoon-network.html#post4649311.
- ↑ Catherine Taber [cattaber] (December 23, 2014). "She, James Arnold Taylor, and Dee Bradley Baker are in the Club Penguin special We Wish You a Merry Walrus" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2014.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Penn Zero: Part-Time Zero Episode 4 closing credits
- ↑ Torus Games. Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing. (Activision Value Publishing). Scene: Closing credits, 4 minutes in, Voice overs.
- ↑ Krome Studios. 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes'. (LucasArts). Scene: Closing credits, 2:30 in, Voice Talent. (October 6, 2009)
- ↑ Toys for Bob. Skylanders: Trap Team. (Activision). Scene: Closing credits, 8:40 in, Voice Actors. (2014)
- ↑ DC Entertainment (December 17, 2014). "Infinite Crisis - Behind the Voice - James Arnold Taylor as Nightmare Robin". YouTube.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. Scene: Closing credits, 5:29 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of. (2015)
- ↑ Super Bomberman R Presents: Official Voice Actors for Ratchet & Clank. June 7, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oonwupabzl4. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ↑ MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY Official (17 July 2018). "FFX Collaboration Event: Dream Within a Dream trailer" – via YouTube.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
External links[]
- Official website
- James Arnold Taylor at the Internet Movie Database
- James Arnold Taylor at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
- James Arnold Taylor at Behind The Voice Actors
- Interview w/ James about Batman: Brave & the Bold (Legions of Gotham)