Ross Charap

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Ross Charap is an American voice actor known for his work in English-language dubs of anime series and original video animations, primarily during the 1990s. His career in voice acting is documented alongside his primary profession as a prominent entertainment attorney. Information about his voice acting career is limited to a specific period, with his most readily verifiable roles coming from anime licensed and dubbed for North American release at that time.

Charap's filmography includes notable credits in several anime OVAs and series. He is credited with providing the voice for the Narrator and the character Kongō Ryū, also known as Ryūkongō, in the English adaptation of the 1994 OVA Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter. This production was licensed by Central Park Media and dubbed by TAJ Productions in 1996. In addition, he voiced the role of the Head Priest in the OVA series Guardian of Darkness.

His other voice acting credits include roles in the popular franchise Pokémon during its third and fourth seasons, as well as the character Admiral Susumu Fuji in both the television series and OVA of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor. These roles place him within the pool of voice actors who contributed to the English localizations of anime distributed in North America by companies like Central Park Media and 4Kids Entertainment during that era.

Beyond his voice acting work, Ross Charap has had a long and distinguished career as an intellectual property lawyer, specializing in music copyright law. He has represented legendary musicians and the estates of iconic songwriters for over four decades, and his work in this field has earned him numerous accolades, including being named a Billboard Top Music Lawyer for multiple years. His voice acting appears to have been an early facet of his career, connected to his broader background in the performing arts, which includes acting in theatrical productions, movies, and commercials.
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