Van Barr Jr. is an American voice actor known for his work in English dubs of anime series. His career in voice acting began while he was stationed in Aomori, Japan, during his service in the active-duty military. This experience launched a professional path that has led to roles in productions aired on major platforms such as Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu.

He is recognized for several prominent anime roles. He voices the character Kelvin in the English adaptation of the series Black Summoner. He is also the English voice of Beat, whose full name is Daisukenojo Bito, in The World Ends with You the Animation. In The Demon Prince of Momochi House, he provides the voice for the shikigami Ise.

In addition to these roles, Barr Jr. has a significant part in the popular sports anime Blue Lock, where he voices the character Ryusei Shidou. His other voice credits include the animated short The Acorn Princess, the series Shadow and Warmth, and providing additional voices for Tensai vs. Tenisu mashin. His work spans both television and video games, with an early credit in the game Pokemon Masters.

Beyond performance, Barr Jr. has a background in improvisation, audio mixing, and remote recording, with a professional studio setup that facilitates remote collaboration. He transitioned to becoming a full-time actor after his military service.