David Lee Mckinney
Description
David Lee McKinney is an anime voice actor known for his work in English dubs produced primarily for broadcast on the Animax network across Southeast Asia and South Asia. His career is distinct from voice actors who work on dubs produced in North America, and his credits encompass a wide range of leading and supporting roles in numerous anime series.
McKinney's body of work is extensive and closely tied to Animax's in-house dubbing productions. He has provided voices for characters across many genres, from sports and action to romance and comedy. Among his notable roles are Jun Takigawa in the series Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream, Pete Pumps in Ginban Kaleidoscope, Hakim Atawari in Emma: A Victorian Romance Second Act, Tetsumasa Amino in Living for the Day After Tomorrow, and Sniff in Tanoshii Moomin Ikka: Moomin Tani no Suisei. In addition to these, he voiced the protagonist Shirou Emiya in the Animax dub of Fate/stay night and the character Haseo in.hack//Roots. He is also credited with voicing Simon and Rossiu in the Animax English dub of the popular series Gurren Lagann.
His work on the long-running sports series Inazuma Eleven is particularly prolific, where he voiced a multitude of characters, including the prominent role of Axel Blaze. McKinney also took on the role of Kaede Rukawa in the Animax dub of the classic basketball anime Slam Dunk. His credits further include appearances in Black Cat, Sgt. Frog, and Mobile Suit Gundam AGE.
Due to the nature of Animax's dubbing operations, McKinney frequently collaborated with a consistent pool of fellow voice actors based in the region. This group often included performers such as Candice Moore, Andrea Kwan, and Scott Evans, among others, who can be heard alongside him in various series like Emma and Ginban Kaleidoscope.
A notable achievement in McKinney's career is the sheer volume and diversity of characters he has portrayed. His ability to take on multiple roles within a single series, as demonstrated by his extensive character list in Inazuma Eleven, showcases his vocal range and versatility as a performer. While his work is primarily associated with Animax's English dubs, these productions have introduced numerous anime titles to international audiences across Asia and beyond.
McKinney's body of work is extensive and closely tied to Animax's in-house dubbing productions. He has provided voices for characters across many genres, from sports and action to romance and comedy. Among his notable roles are Jun Takigawa in the series Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream, Pete Pumps in Ginban Kaleidoscope, Hakim Atawari in Emma: A Victorian Romance Second Act, Tetsumasa Amino in Living for the Day After Tomorrow, and Sniff in Tanoshii Moomin Ikka: Moomin Tani no Suisei. In addition to these, he voiced the protagonist Shirou Emiya in the Animax dub of Fate/stay night and the character Haseo in.hack//Roots. He is also credited with voicing Simon and Rossiu in the Animax English dub of the popular series Gurren Lagann.
His work on the long-running sports series Inazuma Eleven is particularly prolific, where he voiced a multitude of characters, including the prominent role of Axel Blaze. McKinney also took on the role of Kaede Rukawa in the Animax dub of the classic basketball anime Slam Dunk. His credits further include appearances in Black Cat, Sgt. Frog, and Mobile Suit Gundam AGE.
Due to the nature of Animax's dubbing operations, McKinney frequently collaborated with a consistent pool of fellow voice actors based in the region. This group often included performers such as Candice Moore, Andrea Kwan, and Scott Evans, among others, who can be heard alongside him in various series like Emma and Ginban Kaleidoscope.
A notable achievement in McKinney's career is the sheer volume and diversity of characters he has portrayed. His ability to take on multiple roles within a single series, as demonstrated by his extensive character list in Inazuma Eleven, showcases his vocal range and versatility as a performer. While his work is primarily associated with Animax's English dubs, these productions have introduced numerous anime titles to international audiences across Asia and beyond.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream
- EnglishAnime overview: Tanoshii Moomin Ikka: Moomin Tani no Suisei
- EnglishAnime overview: Ginban Kaleidoscope
- EnglishAnime overview: Emma: A Victorian Romance Second Act
- EnglishAnime overview: Living for the Day After Tomorrow