Amy Kinkaide
Description
Amy Kinkaide is an American voice actress known for her work in English-language dubs of anime series and films. She began her career in the late 1990s and has been active in the industry for over two decades, providing voices for a range of characters in various productions.
Kinkaide made her voice acting debut in 1999 with the anime series To Heart. In this series, she voiced the character Kotone Himekawa, a role she performed for all thirteen episodes of the show's initial season. This early work is often cited as her entry point into the field of anime dubbing.
Following her debut, Kinkaide's career became closely associated with English dubs produced for the North American market. Her voice work from the early to mid-2000s includes roles in a variety of anime series. Among these are Boys Be..., where she is credited in its 2006 English adaptation, and DearS, Girls Bravo, and Koi Kaze. She also contributed to the series Daphne in the Brilliant Blue.
One of her most prominent and widely recognized roles is that of Shirley Fenette in the popular and critically acclaimed anime series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. She voiced this character across the original 2006-2007 series, its sequel Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, and the 2019 feature film, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection. This character remains one of her most notable credits in the industry.
Throughout her career, Kinkaide has frequently collaborated with specific dubbing studios and has worked alongside a consistent circle of fellow voice actors. Her credits indicate regular work with New Generation Pictures and Headline Sound Studios on various projects. Notably, she has shared credits with actors such as Yuri Lowenthal and Michelle Ruff on multiple productions, including Code Geass and the 2004 film Low俗灵 (Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar - Ima, Fuki ni Yukimasu).
While information on industry awards or specific honors is not readily available in public sources, Kinkaide's career is marked by longevity and her involvement in several major anime franchises. Her role in the internationally successful Code Geass series, in particular, stands as a significant achievement, bringing a key character to life for English-speaking audiences. Her sustained activity from her debut in 1999 to her role in the 2019 Code Geass film demonstrates a lasting presence in the field of anime voice acting.
Kinkaide made her voice acting debut in 1999 with the anime series To Heart. In this series, she voiced the character Kotone Himekawa, a role she performed for all thirteen episodes of the show's initial season. This early work is often cited as her entry point into the field of anime dubbing.
Following her debut, Kinkaide's career became closely associated with English dubs produced for the North American market. Her voice work from the early to mid-2000s includes roles in a variety of anime series. Among these are Boys Be..., where she is credited in its 2006 English adaptation, and DearS, Girls Bravo, and Koi Kaze. She also contributed to the series Daphne in the Brilliant Blue.
One of her most prominent and widely recognized roles is that of Shirley Fenette in the popular and critically acclaimed anime series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. She voiced this character across the original 2006-2007 series, its sequel Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, and the 2019 feature film, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection. This character remains one of her most notable credits in the industry.
Throughout her career, Kinkaide has frequently collaborated with specific dubbing studios and has worked alongside a consistent circle of fellow voice actors. Her credits indicate regular work with New Generation Pictures and Headline Sound Studios on various projects. Notably, she has shared credits with actors such as Yuri Lowenthal and Michelle Ruff on multiple productions, including Code Geass and the 2004 film Low俗灵 (Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar - Ima, Fuki ni Yukimasu).
While information on industry awards or specific honors is not readily available in public sources, Kinkaide's career is marked by longevity and her involvement in several major anime franchises. Her role in the internationally successful Code Geass series, in particular, stands as a significant achievement, bringing a key character to life for English-speaking audiences. Her sustained activity from her debut in 1999 to her role in the 2019 Code Geass film demonstrates a lasting presence in the field of anime voice acting.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: To Heart