Doug Smith
Description
Doug Smith is an American voice actor and artist recognized for his contributions to English dubs of anime during the 1990s and 2000s, particularly for projects handled by ADV Films and Funimation. Based in Texas, he was active during the era when ADV's studios in Austin were producing numerous localized titles. Beyond his voice work, Smith is also an accomplished freelance artist whose illustrations and cover art have appeared on various media, including CD album covers, comics, posters, and anime convention materials. His artistic skills extended to packaging and logo design for numerous anime releases, including work for Discotek on series such as Kurokami The Animation and Giant Gorg.
Smith's voice acting career encompasses a range of roles, often lending his voice to supporting characters and antagonists across multiple series. He is perhaps best known for his lead role as the perennially unlucky but dedicated Kintaro Oe in the cult classic OVA Golden Boy. Another prominent lead performance was as the title character Takeru Yamato in the fantasy OVA Dragon Knight. His other notable anime credits include roles such as Kijima in Blue Seed, Roger in Plastic Little, and various characters in series like Steam Detectives (as Doria and Pasta), Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040, Sorcerer Hunters, and Those Who Hunt Elves. His filmography also includes smaller parts in major titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Case Closed, and Street Fighter II V.
Throughout his career, Smith was a frequent guest at anime conventions across the United States, including Metrocon, JAFAX, and Anime Mid-Atlantic, where he participated in panels and interacted with fans. In addition to his creative work, he has served as the Art Director for the non-profit organization Voices For, which collaborates with industry talent to produce charitable merchandise.
Smith's voice acting career encompasses a range of roles, often lending his voice to supporting characters and antagonists across multiple series. He is perhaps best known for his lead role as the perennially unlucky but dedicated Kintaro Oe in the cult classic OVA Golden Boy. Another prominent lead performance was as the title character Takeru Yamato in the fantasy OVA Dragon Knight. His other notable anime credits include roles such as Kijima in Blue Seed, Roger in Plastic Little, and various characters in series like Steam Detectives (as Doria and Pasta), Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040, Sorcerer Hunters, and Those Who Hunt Elves. His filmography also includes smaller parts in major titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Case Closed, and Street Fighter II V.
Throughout his career, Smith was a frequent guest at anime conventions across the United States, including Metrocon, JAFAX, and Anime Mid-Atlantic, where he participated in panels and interacted with fans. In addition to his creative work, he has served as the Art Director for the non-profit organization Voices For, which collaborates with industry talent to produce charitable merchandise.
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- EnglishAnime overview: Dragon Knight