Wendee Lee

Wendee Lee
Wendee Lee in 2008
Residence Studio City, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names Wendee Swan
Wendee Day
Elyse Floyd
Occupation Voice actress, writer, director
Years active 1985–present
Website www.wendeelee.com

Wendee Lee is an American voice actress and director in the anime industry and video games.[1] Her first anime voice role was in Robotech in the 1980s, where she voiced Vanessa Leeds. She voiced Scorpina on the live-action Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Some of her major voice roles in anime include Kei in the Pioneer dub of Akira, Faye Valentine on Cowboy Bebop, Myōjin Yahiko in Rurouni Kenshin, Takeru "T.K." Takaishi on Digimon Adventure, Haruhi Suzumiya on The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Konata Izumi on Lucky Star. She has also worked as an ADR director on Bleach, Love Hina and Outlaw Star and a casting director on The Night B4 Christmas. In 2014-2015, she voiced Queen Serenity in the Viz Media re-dub of the classic Sailor Moon series and the new Sailor Moon Crystal series.[2][3]

Biography

Lee grew up in the Los Angeles area, and also in San Francisco. She studied dance and theater and later became a full-time dancer in her teens. According to her interview on the Magic Knight Rayearth DVDs, she started doing voices at school, and got in trouble for it. Her first anime voice role was in Harmony Gold production Robotech in the 1980s, where she voiced Vanessa Leeds, one of the operators aboard the SDF-1 Macross.[4] She also worked with Streamline on several anime productions including Dragon Ball[5] She would continue dance, and work part-time as a make-up artist, choreography, and dance instruction.[4]

Filmography

Anime

List of voice performances in anime
Year Series Role Crew role, notes Source[6]
1985RobotechVanessa LeedsMacross SagaWebsite
1990ZillionAmy CA
1994MoldiverAgent ElizabethAs Wendee Day
OVA		CA
1994Dirty Pair OVAsYuriStreamline Pictures dub
"Flight 005 Conspiracy", "Project Eden", "Affair of Nolandia", short		[7]
1995Phantom Quest CorpAyaka KisaragiAs Wendee Day
OVA		CA
1995El-HazardVarious characters 
OVA		CA
1997Super PigPenny RoundADR voice director and script writer[7]
1998Fushigi YūgiYui HongoCA
1998Battle AthletesTomoe Mido 
OVA		CA
1999Tenchi in TokyoKiyoneCA
1999–2003Digimon: Digital MonstersT.K. Takaishi, Mako, Jarryn Wong, othersADR voice director and script writer on Digimon AdventurePress[8][9]
1999Perfect BlueRumidirect-to-video film[10]
1999Cowboy BebopFaye Valentine Press[8]
2001Outlaw StarTwilight Suzuka, othersADR voice directorCA
2001–03The Big OAngel, others CA
2001Rurouni KenshinMyōjin Yahiko, Komagata Yumias Elyse FloydCA
2001–02Mon Colle KnightsBatch, Ms. Loon, Lovestar [7]
2001Magic Knight RayearthUmi Ryuuzaki, Princess EmeraudeAlso Rayearth 2CA
2001Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the PocketChris [11]
2002Adventures of Mini-GoddessUrd [12]
2002Love HinaKaolla Su, Tama-chanAlso Specials "Love Hina Again", "Christmas Special", "Spring Special"
ADR voice director and script writer		[13][14][14][15]
2002Kurogane CommunicationTrigger, Angela, LillithADR voice director and script writerCA
2002ShinzoQueen Rusephine, othersAlso script writer
2002Samurai Girl: Real Bout High SchoolRyoko Mitsurugi [16]
2003Wild Arms: Twilight VenomLoretta OratorioADR voice director and script writer
2003Ai Yori AoshiTina Foster, others 
2003.hack//SignBlackRose [7]
2003ChobitsTakako Shimizu [17]
2003Great Teacher OnizukaAzusa Fuyutsuki, others
2003Omishi Magical Theater: Risky SafetyLani, Moe's MotherAlso voice ADR director and script writer
2003Mao-chanYuriko OzoraADR voice director and script writer
2004Marmalade BoyRumi Koishikawa, Chigusa, others [18]
2004–2014Ikki Tousen seriesGoeiSeries Battle Vixens, Great Guardians, Xtreme Xecutor
2004Stellvia of the UniverseChiaki KataseADR voice director and script writer[19]
2005Scrapped PrincessSenes, Diana 
2005GrenadierRushuna TendoADR director and ADR writer[20]
2005Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-OhkiLittle Girl Kagato, Kiyone MasakiOVA3CA
2005DearSMitsuka Yoshimine 
2005–09NarutoMoegi, Neji Hyuga (young), Tsubaki, othersAlso related specials and movies
2006–07Haré+GuuWeda[21][22]
2006Boys Be...Jyunna MorioEp. 11[23]
2006–14BleachYoruichi Shihōin, Tatsuki Arisawa, Ururu Tsumugiya, othersADR voice director[7][9]
2007The Melancholy of Haruhi SuzumiyaHaruhi Suzumiya [8][24][25]
2007MÄRDorothy 
2008Lucky StarKonata Izumi, Haruhi Suzumiya [8]
2009–17Naruto ShippudenMoegi, Yugito Nii, Yugao Uzuki, others 
2012Persona 4: The AnimationSayoko Uehara [7]
2012–13Blue ExorcistShura Kirigakure, Rin Okumura (child), Supermarket Manager (Ep. 1) [8][9][26]
2013Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon CapitalSaori Maki, Natto-Kozo, Keijoro [7]
2013Fate/ZeroNatalia Kaminski [9]
2014–15Knights of SidoniaCaptain Kobayashi [27][28]
2014–15DoraemonSue's Mom, othersADR voice director[29]
2014Blood LadNeyn [30][31]
2014–15Sailor MoonQueen Serenity, othersViz Media dub, Also Sailor Moon Crystal[2][3]
2015Mobile Suit Gundam: The OriginKycilla Zabi [32][33][34]
2015The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chanHaruhi Suzumiya [35]
2015Hyperdimension Neptunia: The AnimationBlancFirst role recorded at Funimation/OkraTron 5000[36]
2015BlazBlue: Alter MemoryTakamagahara[37]
2015A Lull in the SeaN/AADR voice director[38]
2015–16Durarara!!×2Kasane Kujiragi[39]
2016Your Lie in AprilSaki Arima[40]
2016–presentMobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded OrphansAmida Arca[41][42]
2017–presentDragon Ball SuperBulmaBang Zoom! dub for Toonami Asia[43]
2017BerserkLuca2016 series[44]

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Series Role Notes Source[6]
1989–90Wisdom of the GnomesBruna [7]
2004–05Megas XLRKiva Andru, others [7]
2009Superman: Red SonWonder WomanMotion comic[7]
2015Ever After HighLizzie HeartsNetflix series
Ep. "Spring Unsprung 		[45]

Feature films

List of performances in feature films
Year Title Role Notes Source[6]
2000Digimon: The MovieYoung TK, Little Girl 1, Party Girl 1, Kokomon CA
2001Sakura Wars: The MovieSakura ShingujiCA
2009Twice as DeadAlice [46]
2011The Disappearance of Haruhi SuzumiyaHaruhi Suzumiya 
2015The Laws of the Universe Part 0Voice Director
Limited theatrical release		[47][48]
2016Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XVSylva Nox FleuretLimited theatrical release[7]

Direct-to-video and television films

List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television animated films
Year Title Role Notes Source[6]
1985Codename: RobotechVanessa LeedsPilot episode for the Robotech series 
1990Kiki's Delivery ServiceSenior Witch, othersStreamline dubCA
1995Ninja ScrollKageroAs Wendee DayCA
1998Tenchi Muyo! Daughter of DarknessKiyone 
1999Tenchi Forever! The MovieKiyone 
2001AkiraKeiPioneer/Animaze dub
2002Cowboy Bebop: The MovieFaye Valentine 
2003Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie 2: The Sealed CardKero (small form), Sonomi Daidouji 
2004Kangaroo Jack: G'Day U.S.A.!Limo Girl [7]
2005Digimon Frontier: Island of Lost DigimonBearmon [7]
2006Arthur's Missing PalPrunella, Mary Moo Cow [7]
2008Bleach: Memories of NobodyBenin, Jinta HanakariAlso voice director
2009Bleach: The DiamondDust RebellionUruru Tsumugiya, Yoruichi ShihouinAlso voice director
2009Superman: Red SonWonder Woman [7]
2011The Disappearance of Haruhi SuzumiyaHaruhi Suzumiya 
2011Bleach: Fade to BlackYoruichi Shihouin 
2012Little Big PandaMrs. Cheng [7]
2012Lego FriendsAunt SophieNew Girl in Town[49]
2012Resident Evil: DamnationSvetlana Belikova [7]
2012Bleach: The Hell VerseTatsuki Arisawa 
2013The Snow QueenShopkeeper, Flower Lady
Daughter, Lapp Woman, Irma		 [7]
2015Expelled from ParadiseAngela Balzac [50]
2015Monster High: Boo York, Boo YorkNefera de Nile[51][52]

Live-action dubbing

List of voice performances in live-action television and film
Year Title Role Notes Source[6]
2004Alive!Yurika Saegusa [53]
1993–95Mighty Morphin Power RangersScorpinaAs Wendee Swan[54][55][7]
1998Power Rangers in SpaceAlpha 6[7]
1999Power Rangers Lost GalaxyAlpha [7]

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[6]
2001The BouncerLeann Caldwell [7]
2002Digimon Rumble ArenaYoung TK [7]
2002Soulcalibur IIChai Xianghua [7]
2003.hack//InfectionBlackRose [7]
2003.hack//MutationBlackRose [7]
2003.hack//OutbreakBlackRose [7]
2004.hack//QuarantineBlackRose [7]
2005Tales of LegendiaDirector[56]
2006Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach ZarathustraNigredoAlso voice over director and script writer[57]
2006Tales of the AbyssVoice director[58]
2006.hack//G.U. vol.1//RebirthZelkova [7]
2007Rogue GalaxyQueen Freidias, Mother RuneAlso voice director[7]
2007.hack//G.U. vol.2//ReminisceZelkova [7]
2007.hack//G.U. vol.3//RedemptionZelkova, miscellaneous voices [7]
2008Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New WorldDirector[59]
2009KlonoaKaral, Moon Queen [7]
2009MagnaCarta 2Melissa Tiss [7]
2011Dead or Alive: DimensionsAyane [7]
2012Tales of GracesYoung RichardUncredited[lower-alpha 1]Facebook[7]
2012Ninja Gaiden 3Sanji [7]
2013Hyperdimension Neptunia VictoryBlanc/White HeartUncredited[lower-alpha 1][60]
2013Fire Emblem AwakeningAvatars [7]
2013Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3Yugito Ni'i [7]
2013Killer Is DeadAlice, Koharu [7]
2014Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing PerfectionBlanc / White HeartUncredited[lower-alpha 1][61]
2014Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1Blanc / White HeartUncredited[lower-alpha 1][62]
2015Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2 Sisters GenerationBlanc / White HeartUncredited[lower-alpha 1][63]
2016Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Spirit of JusticeAthena CykesAlso voice director[64]
2017Fire Emblem HeroesVeronica, Lyn, Sophia, Maria[7]
2018Detective PikachuDorothy Fisher, Louise Mulligan[7]

Documentaries

List of appearances in documentaries
Year Series Role Notes Source[6]
2008Adventures in Voice ActingHerself [65]

References

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  2. 1 2 "Sailor Moon English Dub Clip Previews Volume 2". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Viz Media Reveals More English Dub Cast for Sailor Moon R Anime". April 3, 2015. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Otakon 2014 Guests". otakon.com. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
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  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Wendee Lee – Resume". Jeff Zannini Celebrity Talent. Archived from the original (website) on 2017-05-25. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  7. 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 "Behind The Voice Actors – Wendee Lee". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2015-03-06Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
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  9. 1 2 3 4 "London Comic Con welcomes Wendee Lee". MCM London Comic Con. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
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  36. ↑ Lee, Michelle (March 6, 2015). "Hyperdimension Neptunia Cast and Release Date". Funimation Blog. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  37. ↑ Lee, Michelle (March 16, 2015). "BlazBlue: Alter Memory". Funimation Blog. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  38. ↑ Lee, Wendee (April 30, 2015). "Cool new series I directed - The Mermaid in me loves it! Freaky Fish Knee by Yours truly - Coming this July". Facebook. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
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  65. ↑ "Amazon.com: Adventures in Voice Acting: Steve Blum, Tom Kenny, Michelle Rodriguez, Wendee Lee, Lance Henriksen, Crispin Freeman, Eric P. Sherman: Movies & TV". amazon.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015.

Notes

    1. 1 2 3 4 5 This title does not list English voice actor credits

    Further reading

    • Jeng, Way (September 14, 2004). "Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi, Volume Two". Mania. Demand Media. Archived from the original on November 5, 2014.
    • Martin, Theron (August 2, 2005). "Iczer-One DVD". Anime News Network.
    • Wendee Lee interview on Anime Herald
    • Wendee Lee interview on Gamasutra
    • Wendee Lee interview Gamasutra
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