Brad Lavelle was a Canadian-born actor and voice artist who worked extensively in the United Kingdom. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on March 31, 1958, he moved to England in 1978 to study drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. This training launched a career that spanned over twenty-five years, during which he became a highly respected and prolific voice actor in London's recording studios, often handling multiple sessions in a single day.

In the realm of anime, Lavelle is known for his work in English-language dubs of Japanese films from the late 1980s and early 1990s. He provided the voice for the protagonist Kyoya Izayoi in the 1988 animated feature Demon City Shinjuku, a role that has been noted by reviewers for its quality. Another prominent anime role followed in 1993, when he voiced the lead character, Jubei Kibagami, in the English version of the acclaimed film Ninja Scroll.

Beyond anime, Lavelle's voice became widely recognized in the United Kingdom through his extensive work in other media. He was the voice behind commercials for major brands such as Domino's Pizza, Pepsi Slam, and Chrysler, and he narrated programs for the Discovery Network. His voice also featured in numerous video games, with one of his most notable performances being the protagonist John Tanner in the 1999 game Driver. His film appearances, both voice and on-screen, include roles in Judge Dredd, Alien Autopsy, and the English-language version of the animated film Fallen Angels. He was also an active radio performer, appearing in dramas for the BBC.

Lavelle was known among colleagues for his professionalism, humor, and generosity. He maintained a website offering advice to aspiring voice actors, emphasizing the craft's role in informing and entertaining the public. Brad Lavelle died suddenly of a heart attack in London on March 22, 2007, just days before his 49th birthday.