John Eric Bentley is an American actor and voice actor with a career spanning over three decades, beginning in the mid-1990s. He is recognized for his extensive work in animation, video games, and English dubs of anime series, often lending his voice to a wide range of characters across different genres.

In the realm of anime, Bentley has contributed to numerous high-profile productions. He voices the character Dr. Matsumoto, also referred to as Professor Matsumoto, in the English adaptation of the 2021 science fiction series Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-. He is also part of the English voice cast for the Fate franchise, providing the voice for Karabo Frampton in the 2019 series Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace note.

Bentley has a notable presence in the Sailor Moon franchise. He voices the antagonist Tiger's Eye in the 2021 two-part film Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal, which adapts the Dream arc. His work in this universe also includes the role of Master Pharaoh 90 in the third season of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal. His casting as Tiger's Eye was noted for bringing a distinct vocal performance to the character.

Beyond these specific roles cited, his broader anime voiceography is extensive and varied. He is known for playing Nathan Seymour, the superhero Fire Emblem, in the English dubs of Tiger & Bunny and its subsequent film, Tiger & Bunny: The Rising. Other significant anime credits include Viviano Westwood in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Sonada in Baki, King Bulgher in CannonBusters, Varys Truss in the film Promare, and the Demon King Ziggy in Edens Zero. He has also appeared in long-running series such as Boruto: Naruto Next Generations and Digimon.

Throughout his career, Bentley has frequently collaborated with Bang Zoom! Entertainment, a prominent dubbing studio based in Southern California responsible for the English adaptations of many of his anime credits, including Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- and Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files. His work is also closely associated with Aniplex of America, the licensor and distributor for several of these titles.

In addition to his anime work, Bentley is widely recognized for his voice performances in the video game industry. His most prominent role in this field is Barrett Wallace in the critically acclaimed titles Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. He has also voiced Nick Fury in various Marvel projects, LeBron James in the game MultiVersus, and Yosuke Tendo in Yakuza: Like A Dragon. His career was celebrated with a guest appearance at Otakon 2024, highlighting his impact and popularity within the anime and voice acting community.