Bryan Massey is an American actor and voice actor recognized for his deep, gravelly voice and extensive work in English dubs of anime series, primarily produced by Funimation. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, on June 13, 1971, he began his entertainment career early, winning a talent show at age nine and later studying Radio/Television in college. Before focusing on voice acting, he appeared in live-action roles in television series such as The X-Files and Prison Break, as well as films like Oliver Stone's W..

Massey's voice acting career gained significant traction with his award-winning performance as the violent psychopath Ladd Russo in the 2009 English dub of Baccano!, for which he won a "Dubby" Award. This role established him as a prominent figure in the anime dubbing community. Since then, he has become a staple voice for a wide variety of characters, from powerful warriors and stern authority figures to comedic roles.

He is particularly well-known for portraying characters with immense physical strength or a commanding presence. A prime example is his role as Cocytus, the loyal and honorable insectoid warrior in the Overlord series, a part he has reprised across Overlord III, Overlord IV, and the comedic spin-off Isekai Quartet and its second season. He also voices the formidable guardian Grick-Graycrack in WorldEnd and the villainous mage Jacob Lessio in Fairy Tail. In the world of sports anime, he plays the sumo wrestler Masato Hyodo in Hinomaru Sumo and the father Eisuke Tachibana in the baseball series Mix: Meisei Story.

Massey's versatility extends to mystery and thriller genres. He is the voice of the beloved, bumbling detective Dick Gumshoe in Ace Attorney Season 2 and portrays the authoritative Sergeant Manabu in the psychological thriller Tomodachi Game. His filmography also includes roles in Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU and its sequel SOTSU as Teppei Hōjō, Tokuichi Yamagami in MARS RED, Beevee Liscar in Fairy gone, Takuro Sawatari in Linebarrels of Iron, and Willie in the series TO. Beyond these, he has lent his voice to iconic characters in long-running franchises, including Oolong in various Dragon Ball series and Monkey D. Dragon in One Piece.

Throughout his career, Massey has frequently collaborated with Funimation's pool of voice actors and directors, working alongside talents like Ian Sinclair, Alexis Tipton, and Christopher Sabat in numerous productions. His distinctive voice and ability to embody both brutal villains and sympathetic figures have made him a respected and recognizable talent in the anime industry.