Debra Jean Rogers
Description
Debra Jean Rogers is an American voice actress known for her extensive work in English-language dubs of anime series, films, and video games, particularly during the 1990s and 2000s. She was born on March 28, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut. Rogers' career is primarily defined by her contributions to the localization of Japanese animation for English-speaking audiences. She often worked under alias names, including Debbie DeRosa, Debra Rogers, and S.J. Charvin, a common practice in the voice acting industry to navigate union and non-union projects. Her filmography is extensive and includes voice roles in many prominent titles from the anime boom of the late 20th century. Among her most recognized roles is that of Ginrei, whose real name is Falmelle, in the influential 1990s original video animation, Giant Robo: The Night the Earth Stood Still. In this series, she voiced the character for the Manga Entertainment English dub. Her other notable anime voice credits include Elisa in the critically acclaimed series Cowboy Bebop, Cammy White in Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie and the television series Street Fighter II V, and additional voices for the English versions of influential films like Ghost in the Shell and its updated version, Ghost in the Shell 2.0. She also provided voices for various characters in the Gundam franchise, including Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team. Beyond anime, Rogers has a significant presence in video games, providing voices for major titles. She is known for her role as Cassandra Alexandra in multiple installments of the Soulcalibur fighting game series, including Soulcalibur II, III, and IV. She also voiced Anna Williams in the game Death by Degrees and its cameo appearance in Tekken 6. Her other video game credits include roles in the.hack// series as Mia, Xenosaga Episode I as Captain Lapis Roman, and Bushido Blade 2. She also contributed additional voices to Disney's animated feature Lilo & Stitch and its sequel Leroy & Stitch. Throughout her career, Rogers frequently collaborated with a consistent group of voice actors and directors within the Los Angeles-based dubbing industry. She has numerous credits alongside voice actor Steve Blum, appearing together in over twenty productions including Ghost in the Shell 2.0, Cowboy Bebop, and various Gundam titles. She also worked repeatedly with other voice actors such as Richard Cansino, Lia Sargent, and Doug Stone. Her work remains a part of the history of English-dubbed anime from its formative years in the Western market.
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- EnglishAnime overview: Giant Robo