Chris Hackney is an American voice actor based in Los Angeles, California, known for his extensive work in English dubs of anime, video games, and animation. Born on November 3, 1982, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, he originally pursued music in college before discovering a passion for acting, which led him to a career in voiceover after years of training and a cross-country move.

His body of work is vast and spans a wide range of characters, from noble heroes and charming pretty boys to intense villains, showcasing his versatility. In anime, he is particularly well-regarded for his performances as the calculating and devoted Khun Aguero Agnis in Tower of God, the chilling and manipulative Illumi Zoldyck in Hunter x Hunter, the passionate Francis Scott Fitzgerald in Bungo Stray Dogs, the loyal squire Fran in Ascendance of a Bookworm, and the kind Yusuke Takahashi in March Comes in Like a Lion. He has also taken on roles in popular series such as Demon Slayer, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. His filmography includes the role of Basara Tojo in The Testament of Sister New Devil, Haruki Pai Hayashida in Tokyo Revengers, Sirius Dieke and Raphael Walt in My Next Life as a Villainess, Kagami Sakishima in Scar on the Praeter, Nakamura in Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, M-21 in Noblesse, Yotalu in The Deer King, Han in Baki, Yukari Mishakuji in the K franchise, Alec in Pokémon: Hisuian Snow, and N in Pokémon Evolutions.

In addition to anime, Hackney has a prominent presence in video games. He cites his role as Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd in Fire Emblem: Three Houses as a life-changing part that significantly raised his profile in the industry. Other notable game credits include Rauru in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Kamisato Ayato in Genshin Impact, and Athrun Zala in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED franchise. He has also lent his voice to titles in the Fate series, including Fate/Grand Order and Fate/Extra, and to Nintendo properties like Pokémon Masters EX and Detective Pikachu Returns.

Throughout his career, Hackney has frequently collaborated with major dubbing studios such as Funimation, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, and Studiopolis. He is also active in the convention scene, engaging with fans and celebrating his characters, such as by selling signed artwork of Rauru from Tears of the Kingdom.