Quinton Flynn is an American voice actor and comedian with a career spanning from 1992 to the present, known for his extensive work in anime, animation, and video games. He was born on October 10, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, and is a graduate of both Bowling Green State University and Kent State University. His early career included work in sketch comedy, notably portraying Paul McCartney on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and in the film My Dinner with Jimi.

Flynn's voice acting career in anime is prolific, encompassing a wide range of characters in numerous popular series. In the film K: Missing Kings, he provided the English voice for Kotosaka, a green parrot and clansman who serves as a medium for the character Nagare Hisui. He also voiced the character Vanilla in the 2006 anime film Tekkonkinkreet. Beyond these specific roles, his notable anime credits include Iruka Umino in the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden series, Kon in Bleach, Marcus Damon in Digimon Data Squad, and Shingo Shoji in the Tokyopop dub of Initial D. He has also lent his voice to characters in Blood+, Zatch Bell!, and the English dub of the Final Fantasy VII film Advent Children as Reno.

In addition to his anime work, Flynn has built an extensive career in Western animation and video games. He is recognized for voicing Timon in Disney's Timon & Pumbaa, succeeding Nathan Lane, and as the voice of Jonny Quest in the second season of The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest. His animation voice roles also include Sheldon Lee in My Life as a Teenage Robot and the Human Torch in the 1990s Fantastic Four animated series. In the video game industry, Flynn is particularly well-known for his iconic roles. He is the voice of Raiden in the Metal Gear Solid series, Axel and Lea in the Kingdom Hearts series, and Reno in the Final Fantasy VII compilation. He has also voiced Silver the Hedgehog in the Sonic the Hedgehog series starting in 2010, Kael'thas Sunstrider in Warcraft III and World of Warcraft, and Jhin in League of Legends.

Throughout his career, Flynn has frequently collaborated with a wide circle of fellow voice actors. Industry data indicates he has worked with Steve Blum on numerous projects more than any other actor, with frequent collaborations also including Kate Higgins, Kirk Thornton, and Colleen O'Shaughnessey. His versatility and longevity in the industry are marked by his ability to portray a vast array of characters across different media, from comedic roles like Kon in Bleach to serious and dramatic parts like Raiden in Metal Gear Solid.