Rick Forrester
Description
Rick Forrester is an American voice actor known for his work in English dubs of anime series, particularly during the 1990s. He was active in the North Carolina-based voice acting community, which was responsible for dubbing numerous anime productions for the American market.
One of Forrester's notable roles is Zaxon in the 1992-1993 anime original video animation series Genesis Survivor Gaiarth. In this post-apocalyptic science fiction OVA, he provided the English dub voice for Zaxon, a war-roid who becomes a companion to the protagonist, Ital Del Labard. The English-language version of the series was recorded in North Carolina.
Beyond this role, Forrester built a substantial filmography in anime dubbing, frequently working with production companies that localized Japanese animation for English-speaking audiences. His voice acting credits from this period include roles in several other notable anime titles. He is credited with providing additional voices for the 1989 OVA Earthian. He also voiced characters in the 1988 series Vampire Princess Miyu, specifically for the AnimEigo dub, where he played an Armor Monster. Forrester is also recognized for his work in the 1987 OVA Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01, voicing the character of the General in the 1995 US dub. Additionally, he contributed to both the 1983 film Crusher Joe The Movie and its related series, voicing the characters Dongo and Jimenes. His other anime credits include the 1996 series Shinesman, where he voiced Shinesman Grey, and the 1998 series Blue Submarine No. 6, in which he played the character Novo.
Forrester's career demonstrates a consistent presence in the anime dubbing industry, contributing to the English-language versions of several genre-defining OVAs and series from the late 1980s and 1990s. His work forms part of the broader history of anime localization in the United States during that era.
One of Forrester's notable roles is Zaxon in the 1992-1993 anime original video animation series Genesis Survivor Gaiarth. In this post-apocalyptic science fiction OVA, he provided the English dub voice for Zaxon, a war-roid who becomes a companion to the protagonist, Ital Del Labard. The English-language version of the series was recorded in North Carolina.
Beyond this role, Forrester built a substantial filmography in anime dubbing, frequently working with production companies that localized Japanese animation for English-speaking audiences. His voice acting credits from this period include roles in several other notable anime titles. He is credited with providing additional voices for the 1989 OVA Earthian. He also voiced characters in the 1988 series Vampire Princess Miyu, specifically for the AnimEigo dub, where he played an Armor Monster. Forrester is also recognized for his work in the 1987 OVA Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01, voicing the character of the General in the 1995 US dub. Additionally, he contributed to both the 1983 film Crusher Joe The Movie and its related series, voicing the characters Dongo and Jimenes. His other anime credits include the 1996 series Shinesman, where he voiced Shinesman Grey, and the 1998 series Blue Submarine No. 6, in which he played the character Novo.
Forrester's career demonstrates a consistent presence in the anime dubbing industry, contributing to the English-language versions of several genre-defining OVAs and series from the late 1980s and 1990s. His work forms part of the broader history of anime localization in the United States during that era.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: Genesis Surviver Gaiarth