Ken Webster

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Ken Webster is an American actor and voice artist recognized for his extensive work in English-language dubs of anime series and films, particularly during the 1990s and early 2000s. He was born on July 29, 1957, in Port Arthur, Texas. His career is notably distinct for its strong foundation in live theatre, as he has served as the artistic director of the Hyde Park Theatre in Austin, Texas, for many years.

Webster's voice acting career is closely associated with the dubbing industry based in Austin, Texas, where studios like ADV Films produced English adaptations of numerous anime titles. He became a familiar presence in this scene, providing voices for a wide array of characters across different series. Among his most recognized roles are those cited by fans, including Professor Yumi in the Mazinkaiser OVA series and Dr. Boskonovich in Tekken: The Motion Picture. He also voiced the character of Father in the OVA Tattoon Master and took on the role of Ashram in Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring.

Beyond these specific credits, Webster's portfolio is extensive. He is known for voicing Hajime Saito in several Rurouni Kenshin OVAs and the motion picture, Captain Harlock in Queen Emeraldas, and characters in series such as Getbackers, Final Fantasy: Unlimited, and Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. His work often placed him alongside a consistent group of other Austin-based voice actors, including John Paul Shepard, Edi Patterson, and Gray Haddock, with whom he frequently collaborated on various projects. He is married to actress Katherine Catmull, who also performed voice work in several of the same anime productions.

In addition to his anime voice work, Webster has acted in live-action films, with appearances in Richard Linklater's Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly. He has also contributed voices to video games, such as Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and DC Universe Online. A highly accomplished figure in the Austin theatre community, his achievements include being inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame in 2006 and receiving numerous B. Iden Payne Awards and Critics' Table Awards for his directing and acting on stage.
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