Chris Gardner is an American actor and voice actor with a extensive career in live-action television, film, and voice-over for animation and video games. He is known for his work in the English dubs of numerous anime series, providing voices for a wide range of characters.

Gardner's path to acting began with a formal education at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts in Manhattan. His early career was rooted in live-action television, where he landed his first role on the critically acclaimed HBO series Oz. This was followed by guest appearances on prominent shows such as Law & Order, The Practice, and The West Wing. He also built a significant career in commercial work, appearing in over 100 campaigns, including a notable two-year stint as the character Darren for Dell computers.

Over time, Gardner expanded his focus to include voice acting, a field in which he has become highly prolific. His voice can be heard in a vast array of video games, with credits including major titles like Batman: Arkham Asylum and its sequel Arkham City, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Saints Row. He has also contributed to feature films such as Star Trek Into Darkness and the animated movie Jungle Shuffle.

In the realm of anime, Gardner is a prominent figure in the English dubbing industry, frequently working with studios based in Texas, which he calls home. His anime voiceography is extensive and demonstrates significant range. As the user example notes, he voices the character Rion Sawai, a large and kind-hearted sumo wrestler, in the English adaptation of Hinomaru Sumo. Beyond this role, his credits encompass a wide variety of series and characters. He has voiced Ladros in Black Clover, Kirawus in multiple seasons of Golden Kamuy, Giroland Dabadie in BLUELOCK, Theodore McFarlane in Reign of the Seven Spellblades, and Yoji Tanaka in MF Ghost. His film work includes a role in the anime movie One Piece Stampede. This prolific output showcases his consistent presence in the industry.

While his work is often spread across many different productions without a single recurring director or studio, his continued casting in major simul-dub and franchise titles points to his respected standing among casting directors. Beyond performance, Gardner is also an accomplished writer and comedian. He co-wrote the horror comedy film Blood On the Highway, which won awards for best screenplay at the Fantaspoa Fantastic Film Festival and best fantastic feature at the Kimera Film Festival. His achievements in acting have also been recognized with award nominations from the NAACP and for the play Sunset Baby.