Vinnie Penna
Description
Vinnie Penna is the common nickname for Vincent Penna Jr., an American voice actor born on May 8, 1972, who is widely known by his primary stage name, Wayne Grayson. He built a prolific career beginning in the mid-1980s, becoming a prominent figure in the English dubbing industry through his extensive work with several major production studios, including 4Kids Entertainment, NYAV Post, DuArt Film and Video, Central Park Media, and Media Blasters.
Penna's career is defined by a vast array of voice roles in anime series and films. He is perhaps best known for his long-running portrayal of Joey Wheeler in the English-language versions of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime franchise, a role he has reprised across numerous series, films, and video games for over two decades. Another signature role is providing the voice of Michelangelo in the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series and its related films and video games. His work in the medium also includes the role of Tokageroh in the English adaptation of Shaman King and Kash Mizutani, also known as Hellstinger, in the OVA series Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer, as specifically noted in his filmography.
Beyond these signature parts, Penna's voice can be heard in a wide range of other notable productions. His credits include the role of Peso in the American version of the children's series Octonauts, Koji Kabuto in the film Mazinger Z: Infinity, Hellmaster Phibrizzo in Slayers Next, and Eneru in the 4Kids adaptation of One Piece. He has also contributed to the English dubs of films such as Weathering With You and Liz and the Blue Bird. His work frequently placed him alongside a consistent circle of fellow voice actors, including Veronica Taylor, Dan Green, Eric Stuart, and Marc Thompson, forming a core ensemble for many dubs produced during the era of 4Kids Entertainment and NYAV Post. Through his extensive and enduring body of work, Vinnie Penna, as Wayne Grayson, has left a significant mark on the landscape of English-dubbed anime, particularly for his iconic roles that defined the genre for a generation of viewers.
Penna's career is defined by a vast array of voice roles in anime series and films. He is perhaps best known for his long-running portrayal of Joey Wheeler in the English-language versions of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime franchise, a role he has reprised across numerous series, films, and video games for over two decades. Another signature role is providing the voice of Michelangelo in the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series and its related films and video games. His work in the medium also includes the role of Tokageroh in the English adaptation of Shaman King and Kash Mizutani, also known as Hellstinger, in the OVA series Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer, as specifically noted in his filmography.
Beyond these signature parts, Penna's voice can be heard in a wide range of other notable productions. His credits include the role of Peso in the American version of the children's series Octonauts, Koji Kabuto in the film Mazinger Z: Infinity, Hellmaster Phibrizzo in Slayers Next, and Eneru in the 4Kids adaptation of One Piece. He has also contributed to the English dubs of films such as Weathering With You and Liz and the Blue Bird. His work frequently placed him alongside a consistent circle of fellow voice actors, including Veronica Taylor, Dan Green, Eric Stuart, and Marc Thompson, forming a core ensemble for many dubs produced during the era of 4Kids Entertainment and NYAV Post. Through his extensive and enduring body of work, Vinnie Penna, as Wayne Grayson, has left a significant mark on the landscape of English-dubbed anime, particularly for his iconic roles that defined the genre for a generation of viewers.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: Shaman King
- EnglishAnime overview: Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer