William Salyers is an American actor with a extensive career in voice work for animation and video games, including a number of notable roles in English-dubbed anime. Born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in 1964, he developed his craft in theater before transitioning to on-screen and voice acting. His career began in the early 1990s with live-action television roles, but he became widely recognized for his voice performances in the mid-2000s, particularly for his work in Western animation and video games.

In the realm of anime, Salyers has contributed his voice to several high-profile English adaptations. He voices Hang Zang-Ching in the 2021 English dub of the Shaman King series. Hang Zang-Ching is a shaman and a follower of the main antagonist, Hao Asakura, known for his large stature, use of a giant panda spirit, and his gentle personality. His performance in this role can be heard across multiple episodes of the series. Another key anime role is his performance in the 2022 Netflix anime series Spriggan, where he provides the voice for Steve H. Foster, a character within the organization tasked with securing ancient artifacts. His work in anime also includes a role in the 2023 series Gamera: Rebirth and as Shibafuji in the 2025 series Magilumiere Co. Ltd.. He also voiced Sverkel in the English adaptation of Vinland Saga.

Beyond these specific credits, Salyers' voice acting style is characterized by its versatility, allowing him to portray a wide range of characters, from the high-energy and comedic to the intellectual and villainous. While he is perhaps most famous for his long-running role as Rigby in the Cartoon Network series Regular Show and as Doctor Octopus in the Marvel's Spider-Man video games, his work in anime dubbing demonstrates his ability to bring distinct characters to life for English-speaking audiences. His approach to voice acting is informed by his stage training, and he has described the work as a creative and liberating extension of his performance skills.