Gregg Berger
Description
Gregg Berger is an American voice actor whose career, beginning in 1978, includes a wide range of roles in animation, video games, and live-action projects. While his extensive body of work is primarily associated with American animated series and films, he has also contributed voices to several English adaptations of Japanese anime.
One of Berger's earliest roles in anime was providing the voice of the adult version of the title character in the 1978 animated film Ringing Bell. He was also active in the English-language dubs of popular anime series from the 1970s and 1980s. In the American adaptation of Mazinger Z, which was titled Tranzor Z, Berger voiced the lead character, Koji Kabuto, who was renamed Tommy Davis in this version. His work on the same series also included voicing Baron Ashura, the primary antagonist, over the original Japanese performance for the dub. Additionally, he was part of the English voice cast for the anime series UFO Senshi Daiapolon, providing the voice for the character Goro.
Throughout his long career, Berger has frequently collaborated with a circle of fellow voice actors. He has worked extensively with Frank Welker on numerous projects, including various installments of the Garfield franchise, where Berger is well-known as the voice of Odie, and on The Transformers, where he voiced Grimlock. Other frequent collaborators include actors like Charlie Adler, Jim Cummings, and Russi Taylor.
Berger's notable achievements in voice acting span far beyond his anime work. He received an Annie Award nomination in 1994 for his voice acting in the animated series Duckman. His iconic roles in American animation include Grimlock in the original Transformers series, Odie in numerous Garfield television specials and shows, and Cornfed in Duckman. He has also had a significant presence in video games, lending his voice to characters such as Jecht in Final Fantasy X, Ripto in the Spyro the Dragon series, and The Pain in Metal Gear Solid 3. His career continues into the 2020s, with recent credits including the video game High On Life in 2023.
One of Berger's earliest roles in anime was providing the voice of the adult version of the title character in the 1978 animated film Ringing Bell. He was also active in the English-language dubs of popular anime series from the 1970s and 1980s. In the American adaptation of Mazinger Z, which was titled Tranzor Z, Berger voiced the lead character, Koji Kabuto, who was renamed Tommy Davis in this version. His work on the same series also included voicing Baron Ashura, the primary antagonist, over the original Japanese performance for the dub. Additionally, he was part of the English voice cast for the anime series UFO Senshi Daiapolon, providing the voice for the character Goro.
Throughout his long career, Berger has frequently collaborated with a circle of fellow voice actors. He has worked extensively with Frank Welker on numerous projects, including various installments of the Garfield franchise, where Berger is well-known as the voice of Odie, and on The Transformers, where he voiced Grimlock. Other frequent collaborators include actors like Charlie Adler, Jim Cummings, and Russi Taylor.
Berger's notable achievements in voice acting span far beyond his anime work. He received an Annie Award nomination in 1994 for his voice acting in the animated series Duckman. His iconic roles in American animation include Grimlock in the original Transformers series, Odie in numerous Garfield television specials and shows, and Cornfed in Duckman. He has also had a significant presence in video games, lending his voice to characters such as Jecht in Final Fantasy X, Ripto in the Spyro the Dragon series, and The Pain in Metal Gear Solid 3. His career continues into the 2020s, with recent credits including the video game High On Life in 2023.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: Ringing Bell
- EnglishAnime overview: UFO Senshi Daiapolon
- EnglishAnime overview: Mazinger Z
- EnglishAnime overview: Mazinger Z
- EnglishAnime overview: Mazinger Z