Crispin Freeman

Crispin Freeman
Crispin in 2009, after teaching at the JVTA-LA.
Born (1972-02-09) February 9, 1972
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[1]
Residence Los Angeles, California, U.S.[2]
Alma mater Williams College
Columbia University
Occupation Voice actor, ADR director, script writer
Years active 1998–present
Agent Arlene Thornton and Associates
Relatives Cassidy Freeman (sister)
Website www.crispinfreeman.com

Crispin Freeman (born February 9, 1972)[3][4] is an American voice actor who has provided voice-overs in numerous English language versions of Japanese anime, cartoons and video games. In anime, some of his prominent roles include Zelgadis Graywords in Slayers, Alucard in Hellsing, 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 has also voiced Roy Harper on the American animated series Young Justice and Winston on the video game Overwatch.

Early life and education

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Crispin 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

List of voice performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source[8]
1998Revolutionary Girl UtenaTouga Kiryuu, Dios
1998–2000;
2010		Slayers seriesZelgadis Graywords
1999–2000The Irresponsible Captain TylorJusty Ueki TylorAlso OVAs[9]
1999Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic KnightSpark
2000GeobreedersVarious charactersOVA
2000Virgin FleetMau SakisakaOVA
2000PhotonThe Galactic EmperorOVA
2000Shamanic PrincessKagetsuOVA
2001Boogiepop PhantomMasami Saotome, Manticore
2001Angel SanctuaryRosielOVA
2001Assemble InsertHost 1, othersOVA
2001RG VedaTaishakutenOVA
2002Now and Then, Here and ThereTabool
2002Rurouni Kenshin: Tales of the MeijiVarious characters
2002HellsingAlucard
2002Cosmo Warrior ZeroWarrius Zero
2002I My Me! Strawberry EggsHibiki Amawa, Seiko's Father
2002Vandread: The Second StageTenmei Uragasumi, others
2002XFuma Monou
2002Dangaizer 3Koichiro Mitsurugi, Shadow 3OVA
2002Digimon FrontierKouichi Kimura, Duskmon, Lowemon, Bakumon, Pipismon
2003Argentosoma1st Lt. Dan Simmons, MORGUE Military Official
2003.hack//LiminalityYuki's Brother, Harald HoerwickOVA
2003ChobitsHideki Motosuwa
2003R.O.D.: Read or DieJokerOVA[9]
2003s-CRY-edStraight Cougar, Councilmember
2003The Big O Season 2Alan Gabriel
2003GeneshaftMario Musicanova
2003Initial DKouichiro 'Cole' Iketani
2003Spirit of WonderJimOVA
2003Witch Hunter RobinAmon
2003Last ExileAlex Row
2003.hack//SIGNBalmung[9]
2004Kikaider 01Rei / Kikaider 00OVA
2004Wolf's RainTsume
2004Kaze no YojimboGenzo Araki, Yamamoto
2004.hack//Legend of the TwilightBalmung
2004Rave MasterShuda, Sieghart[10]
2004Angel TalesShin
2004–05Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone ComplexTogusaAlso 2nd GIG
2004Please Twins!Kousei Shimazaki
2005Zatch Bell!Various characters
2005Scrapped PrincessShannon Cassul, othersVoice Direction / ADR Script Writer[11]
2005PlanetesColin Clifford
2005Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-OhkiKamikura3rd OVA series
2005–09NarutoItachi Uchiha, Ebisu, others[12][13]
2005Mars DaybreakLt. Rich
2005IGPXBjorn Johannsen
2006Eureka SevenHolland[9]
2006Noein: to your other selfKarasu
2006–14Hellsing UltimateAlucardOVA series
2007Blood+Hagi, Van Argeno
2007The Melancholy of Haruhi SuzumiyaKyon[14]
2007PhoenixOh-ama-no-miko
2007Digimon Data SquadThomas
2008–09Code GeassJeremiah Gottwald
2008Lucky StarVarious characters[9]
2008Strait JacketIsaac Hammond[15][16][17]
2011Durarara!!Shizuo Heiwajima [18]
2011Marvel Anime: WolverineTesshin Asano[19]
2013Tenkai KnightsVilius, Slyger
2013Fate/ZeroKirei Kotomine[9][20]
2015–16Durarara!!×2Shizuo Heiwajima [21][22]
2015The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chanKyon [23][23]
2015Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade WorksKirei KotomineTV series[24]
2016God EaterSoma Schicksal[25]

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[8]
2008The Spectacular Spider-ManMax Dillon / Electro[9]
2009Wolverine and the X-MenMultiple Man, Maverick[26]
2010–13, 2018-presentYoung JusticeSpeedy / Arsenal / Red Arrow, Guardian, others[9][27]
2010Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedHoward E. Robertson, Rhino[9]
2012The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesScott Lang/Ant-Man IIEp. "To Steal an Ant-Man"[9]
2012Scooby-Doo! Haunted HolidaysFabian Menkle[9]
2014–presentSteven UniverseDoug Maheswaran, Male Nurse3 episodes[9][28]
2015WabbitOld Man #1(Ep. "Buddha Bugs")[29]
2016–present Justice League Action Martian Manhunter / J'onn J'onzz [30]
2017All Hail King JulienAlexEp. "The End is Here"
2017Spider-ManMysterio, Spot (voices)Episode: "Bring On the Bad Guys" Pt. 2[9]

Films

List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Source[8]
1998Grave of the FirefliesDoctors, Old Man
2001Revolutionary Girl UtenaTouga Kiryuu, Prince
2001Night on the Galactic RailroadCampanella
2001Space TravelersHayabusa 'Jay' Jetter
2002Cowboy Bebop: The MovieOperator
2004Slayers PremiumZelgadis Graywords
2005Howl's Moving CastleTurnip
2006Final Fantasy VII: Advent ChildrenRude[9]
2006Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceTogusa
2007Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State SocietyTogusa
2015Tiger & Bunny: The RisingVirgil[31]
2017Teen Titans: The Judas ContractRoy Harper / Speedy
List of voice performances in feature films
Year Title Role Source[8]
2018Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. presage flowerKirei Kotomine[32]

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[8]
2003.hack seriesBalmungMutation, Outbreak, Quarantine[9]
2004Tales of SymphoniaRegal Bryant[9]
2005Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil SagaHeat[9]
2005Soul Calibur IIISiegfried Schtauffen[9]
2006Kingdom Hearts IISetzer Gabbiani, Will Turner[9]
2006Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack SparrowWill Turner[9]
2006Baten Kaitos OriginsHeughes[9]
2003–06Xenosaga seriesAlbedo Piazolla, Gaignun Kukai[9]
2003Star Ocean: Till The End Of TimeAlbel Nox[9]
2006Justice League HeroesSuperman[9]
2006–16Naruto video gamesItachi Uchiha, Fourth Kazekage, Ebisu[9]
2006Gothic 3The Nameless Hero[9]
2006–07.hack//G.U. seriesSakaki, Azure BalmungRebirth, Reminisce, Redemption[9]
2006Marvel: Ultimate AllianceWinter Soldier[9]
2007Metal Gear Solid: Portable OpsHigh Officer A[9]
2007Rogue GalaxyGale Dorban, Jaus[9]
2007Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the BetrayerGannayev-of-Dreams, Khai Khmun[33]
2008Harvey Birdman: Attorney at LawMyron Reducto[9]
2008Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VIIRude[9]
2008Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the PatriotsEnemy Soldiers[9]
2009Madagascar: Escape 2 AfricaAlex[9]
2009The Lord of the Rings: ConquestLegolas[9]
2009Watchmen: The End Is NighDoctor Manhattan[9]
2009MagnaCarta 2Alex[9]
2010White Knight ChroniclesSetti, Grazel[9]
2010Clash of the TitansProkopion, Belo, Soldiers[9]
2010Valkyria Chronicles IIZeri[9]
2010Transformers: War for CybertronBreakdown[9]
2010God of War IIIHelios[9]
2011White Knight Chronicles IISetti, Grazel[9]
2011Resistance 3Charlie Tent, Winston (Smoking Man), Leroy[9]
2012Diablo IIIWizard – Male[9]
2013Marvel HeroesPyro, Gorgon, Ka-Zar
2013God of War: AscensionBliss King, Civilian, Slave, Sailor[9]
2013Metal Gear Rising: RevengeanceSundowner[9]
2013Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted: The Video GameAlex[9]
2013Batman: Arkham OriginsFirefly[34]
2014Bayonetta 2Balder[9]
2014Tenkai Knights: Brave BattleVilius, Slyger, A.I. Guidance System[9]
2014Metal Gear Solid V: Ground ZeroesSoldiers/Extras[9]
2014DestinyGuardian: Awoken Male[35]
2015Batman: Arkham KnightFirefly[36]
2015Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainSoldiers/Extras[9]
2016OverwatchWinston[37]
2016Star Ocean: Integrity and FaithlessnessVictor Oakville[9]
2016World of Final FantasyCaptain[9]
2017Horizon Zero DawnHelis[9]
2018Marvel Powers United VRLoki[9]
2019Kingdom Hearts IIIWill Turner[9]

Other dubbing

List of voice performances in other dubbing
Year Title Role Notes Source[8]
2005OldboyLee Woo-jin[38]

Live action

List of acting performances and appearances in television and film
Year Title Role Notes Source[8]
2008Adventures in Voice ActingHimself[39]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "About - Crispin Freeman". Crispin Freeman Productions. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  3. ↑ "FamilySearch". familysearch.org.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ 'Lex Schmex' – Meet SMALLVILLE's Tess Mercer Newsarama.com
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Welcome to Arlene Thornton Agency". www.arlenethornton.com.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 "Behind The Voice Actors - Crispin Freeman". Behind The Voice Actors. – check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
  10. ↑ Rave Master. Event occurs at Closing credits, English language cast.
  11. ↑ Scrapped Princess. Episode 4. Event occurs at Closing credits, English Adaptation.
  12. ↑ Studio Pierrot (7 April 2007). "Return of the Morning Mist". Naruto. Episode 81. Cartoon Network.
  13. ↑ "Voice Actor Crispin Freeman to Appear at Otakon" (Press release). Anime News Network. 11 June 2009. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  14. ↑ Ohanesian, Liz (June 28, 2010). "The Fandom of Haruhi Suzumiya". Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Strait Jacket". Manga Video. October 7, 2008. OCLC 244206876.
  16. ↑ Greenberger, Robert (2008-09-08). "Strait Jacket to Make Domestic Debut on DVD". Comic Mix.
  17. ↑ Strait Jacket (DVD). Manga Video. October 7, 2008. OCLC 244206876.
  18. ↑ Brusuelas, James (December 12, 2010). "Aniplex Announces Durarara English Cast". Animation World Network. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Mariko". Marvel Anime: Wolverine. Season 1. Episode 1. July 23, 2011. G4.
  20. ↑ "Fate/Zero Anime to Get English Dub, Will Stream on Neon Alley – News". Anime News Network. February 6, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  21. ↑ "Durarara!!×2 English Dub to Premiere March 10". Anime News Network. March 6, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Aniplex Announces Part of Durarara!! English Dub Cast". Anime News Network. July 30, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  23. 1 2 "The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan English Dub Reunites Haruhi Cast". Anime News Network. May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Aniplex USA Details Fate/stay night UBW, Durarara!! 2xSho Release Details". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  25. ↑ 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.
  26. ↑ "Crispin Freeman SacAnime Convention". sacanime.com. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  27. ↑ "Episode #3.1" – via www.imdb.com.
  28. ↑ "Fusion Cuisine". Steven Universe. Season 1. Episode 32. November 6, 2014. Cartoon Network.
  29. ↑ "Buddha Bugs/Now and Zen". Wabbit. Season 1. Episode 1. September 21, 2015. Cartoon Network.
  30. ↑ "Justice League Action First 7 Episodes Review". The Reaf Debrief. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  31. ↑ "Tiger & Bunny The Movie: The Rising 'New Driver' English Dub Clip Streamed". February 22, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  32. ↑ "Fathom and Aniplex of America Bring Latest 'Fate/stay' Movie to Theaters - Three If By Space". 7 May 2018.
  33. ↑ "Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer" – via www.imdb.com.
  34. ↑ Freeman, Crispin (November 9, 2013). "Yes, that is me as Firefly". Twitter. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
  35. ↑ "Destiny (Video Game 2014)" – via www.imdb.com.
  36. ↑ Rocksteady Studios. Batman: Arkham Knight. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Scene: Credits, Voiceover & Mocap Talent.
  37. ↑ "Here Are the Voice Actors of the Overwatch Cast". twinfinite.net.
  38. ↑ "Crystal Acids Crispin Freeman Page". Retrieved 2012-10-30.
  39. ↑ "Bang Zoom! Entertainment to Preview Adventures in Voice Acting Documentary at New York Anime Festival" (PDF). Adventures in Voice Acting (Press release). December 4, 2007.
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