Phil Parsons

Description
Phil Parsons is an American voice actor primarily known for his extensive work in English dubs of anime series, predominantly for Funimation. Born on November 8, 1968, he has been active in the voice acting industry since 1990. He is recognized for his versatile vocal range, frequently providing voices for authoritative figures, villains, and seasoned warriors across a wide array of popular anime franchises.

Parsons' career is highlighted by several prominent and recurring roles. He is well-known for voicing the powerful Saiyan warrior Nappa in the Funimation dub of the long-running Dragon Ball franchise, including Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Z Kai, Dragon Ball Super, and numerous related video games. Another significant role is Kenny Ackerman, a formidable antagonist in the critically acclaimed series Attack on Titan. He also voices Leonard Burns, the captain of Special Fire Force Company 1, in the action series Fire Force. His repertoire extends to characters such as Buccaneer in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Renji Yomo in Tokyo Ghoul, Klaus V. Reinherz in Blood Blockade Battlefront, Azazel in High School DxD, and Tensei Iida in My Hero Academia.

In addition to these well-known roles, Parsons has voiced characters across a diverse range of series. His filmography includes the role of Hans Andrei in RErideD, Daisuke Godo in Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~, Moore in The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These, and Borma in Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie. He also provided voices for Jesus Burgess and Jabra in One Piece, Nigun Grid Luin in Overlord, and Kugaha in Noragami Aragoto.

Beyond anime, Phil Parsons has lent his voice to characters in video games. His work in this medium includes roles such as Caldarius in Battleborn and Apollo and Chiron in Smite. He has also voiced characters in the Borderlands franchise, including the Lost Legion Infantry in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!. His consistent association with Funimation has made him a familiar presence in the English dubbing community for over three decades.
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