Michael Kopsa was a Canadian actor whose career spanned over four decades, during which he became a recognized voice in English dubs of anime series. Born in Toronto on January 22, 1956, he was active in the industry from 1979 until his death in 2022. His work was extensive in both voice-over and on-camera roles, with his voice becoming familiar to audiences through numerous animated productions.

Kopsa's anime voice acting career was prolific and included a wide range of characters. One of his most iconic and frequently cited roles was that of Char Aznable in the English dub of the original Mobile Suit Gundam series and its sequel film, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. This role established him as a significant figure in the mecha anime genre, which he continued with performances as Aeolia Schenberg in Mobile Suit Gundam 00.

He was also the voice behind several specific characters mentioned in the query. In the series The Story of Saiunkoku, Kopsa took on multiple roles, including the character Shoka Hong, a doctor named To, the Governor of Haku Province, and also served as the series' narrator. His association with the Galaxy Angel franchise was extensive; he voiced Lieutenant Colonel Volcott O. Huey across multiple installments, including Galaxy Angel, Galaxy Angel A, Galaxy Angel Z, Galaxy Angel X, and the special Galaxy Angel S. For the series Master Keaton, he provided the narration and also voiced various other characters in specific episodes, such as Richard Connelly and Karol. His role as Collins in the OVA series Meltylancer: The Animation is also documented.

Beyond these specific credits, Kopsa's anime filmography was diverse. He voiced characters in other well-known series such as Ovan in.hack//Roots, Takeshi Ooi in Death Note, Goshinki in Inuyasha, and PharaohMan in MegaMan NT Warrior. His work was not limited to anime; he was equally active in Western animation, providing the voice of Beast in X-Men: Evolution and Roger Baxter in Littlest Pet Shop, among many others.

Kopsa's career was marked by recurring collaborations with the Vancouver-based voice acting community, often working alongside actors like Brian Drummond, Trevor Devall, and Michael Dobson in productions dubbed at Ocean Studios. His contributions to the industry included not just lead roles but also a vast array of supporting and additional voices, which showcased his versatility. One of his notable achievements in live-action television was his recurring role as the formidable Observer Captain Windmark in the fourth and fifth seasons of the science fiction series Fringe. Michael Kopsa passed away on October 23, 2022, at the age of 66, leaving behind a substantial body of work in both animated and live-action media.