James Arnold Taylor
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Born | Santa Barbara, California, U.S. | July 22, 1969
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Years active | 1995–present |
Agent | Abrams Artists Agency |
Spouse(s) | Allison Taylor (m. 1991) |
Children | 1 |
Website | www![]() |
James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969)[1] is an American voice actor, writer, producer and podcast host, 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 the titular character in the animated series Johnny Test.
Early life[]
Taylor was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California.[2]
Career[]
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Taylor began his voice acting career in 1995.
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.[3]
In 2013, he published the book JAT 365: 365 Inspirations for the Pursuit of Your Dreams.[4] In 2018, he began the podcast Talking to Myself.[5]
Personal life[]
Taylor has been married to his wife Allison, since 1991.[6][7] Together they have a daughter, Lydia.[6][8] He is a Christian.[9]
Filmography[]
Voice-over roles[]
Film[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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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 |
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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][10][11] | |
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 | [12] | |
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 | [13] | |
2021 | Space Jam: A New Legacy | George Jetson | [1] |
Animation[]
Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
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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 | Fred Flintstone, 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, various characters | ||
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, 2021-present | 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 | ||
2008 | Totally Spies! | Insurance Salesman, Alternate Dimension David Letterman | Episodes: "Totally Dunzo: Parts I & II" | [1] |
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 | Teen Titans Go! | Hadji, Dr. Benton C. Quest, Race Bannon | Episode: La Larva de Amor | |
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" | [14] |
2014 | Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered | Barry Allen / The Flash | [15] | |
2014 | We Wish You a Merry Walrus | Roofhowse | [1][16] | |
2015 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero | Additional voices | [17] | |
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 | ||
2016 | SpongeBob SquarePants | Nick Fishkins and the Isopod | Episode: "Sold!" | |
2017 | The Loud House | Fritz, Mr. Bolhofner, Guy Grazer, Bertrand, Additional voices | Recurring role | |
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" | |
2019 | Abby Hatcher | History of Bicycles Narrator | 49 episodes | |
2019 | The Casagrandes | Pierre, Little Burger | Episode: "Fast Feud" (voice) | |
2020 | Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous | Eddie, Lab assistante | Episode 5: "Happy Birthday, Eddie!" (voice) | |
2021 | Looney Tunes Cartoons | Russian Dog |
Anime[]
Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
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1999–2000 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water | Red Noah | English dub | |
2005 | Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Muzu |
Video games[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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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 | Quentin Beck / 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 | Max Dillon / 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 | Peter Parker / Spider-Man | Nintendo DS version | |
2006 | Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing | Prince Charming, Humpty Dumpty | [18][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 | Peter Parker / 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 | Free Realms | Chatty | [1] | |
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 | [19] | |
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 | Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge | Largo LeGrande, Mad Marty the Launderer, Fisherman, Spitting Cintest Referee | ||
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 | [20] |
2014 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX | Captain Jack Sparrow, The Prince | Archive audio | [1] |
2015 | Infinite Crisis | Nightmare Robin | [21] | |
2015 | Disney Infinity 3.0 | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, TD-54 | [22] | |
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 | [23] |
2018 | Marvel Powers United VR | Iceman, Magneto | [1] | |
2018 | Mobius Final Fantasy | Tidus | [24][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 | |
2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | Ratchet |
Live action roles[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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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 producer | |
2010 | Big Time Rush | Regional Manager Taylor | Episode: 'Big Time Demos' | |
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 | |
2019 | Kenobi: A Star Wars Fan Film | Captain Leegus | Fan film | |
2020 | The Last Blockbuster | Himself | Documentary |
Web[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2017–present | The JAT Show | Himself/Host | Podcast; also writer and producer |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb "Behind The Voice Actors - James Arnold Taylor". Behind The Voice Actors.
- ^ "James Arnold Taylor". Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Zwecker, Bill (April 27, 2016). "In 'Ratchet & Clank,' voice actor gets to (kind of) be himself". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "JAT365". James Arnold Taylor.
- ^ "The Podcast". James Arnold Taylor.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Hollywood Voice Over Artist James Arnold Taylor Biography, News, Photos, Videos". Nettv4u.
- ^ "The Clone Wars' James Arnold Taylor Discusses Life as a Voice Actor - IGN" – via www.ign.com.
- ^ Eddy, Art (May 14, 2018). "James Arnold Taylor Talks Working On A Feature Film With His Daughter".
- ^ Rickards, Megan (2018-11-29). "Podcast Review | Talking to Myself (James Arnold Taylor)". Future of the Force. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
- ^ "Interview with James Arnold Taylor for "Justice League vs. Bizarro League"". YouTube. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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 – via Twitter.
- ^ 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 (October 6, 2009). Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes. LucasArts. Scene: Closing credits, 2:30 in, Voice Talent.
- ^ Toys for Bob. Skylanders: Trap Team. Activision. Scene: Closing credits, 8:40 in, Voice Actors.
- ^ DC Entertainment (December 17, 2014). "Infinite Crisis - Behind the Voice - James Arnold Taylor as Nightmare Robin". YouTube.
- ^ Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. Scene: Closing credits, 5:29 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of.
- ^ Super Bomberman R Presents: Official Voice Actors for Ratchet & Clank. June 7, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY Official (17 July 2018). "FFX Collaboration Event: Dream Within a Dream trailer" – via YouTube.
External links[]
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- James Arnold Taylor at Behind The Voice Actors
- Interview w/ James about Batman: Brave & the Bold (Legions of Gotham)
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