Kyle Hebert

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Kyle Hebert is an American voice actor with a career spanning over two decades, renowned for his extensive work in English-language dubs of anime and video games. Born on June 14, 1969, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he developed an early interest in voice performance, working as a disc jockey under the pseudonym Squeege for Radio Disney during the mid-1990s. He moved from Dallas to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue further opportunities in voice acting.

Hebert's career is distinguished by a wide array of iconic roles across numerous popular series. He is perhaps best known for his long-standing association with the Dragon Ball franchise, where he provides the voice for the older iteration of the hero Son Gohan as well as the series narrator in Funimation's dubs. His filmography includes a diverse range of characters, from the bombastic and charismatic Kamina in Gurren Lagann to the sinister and calm Sōsuke Aizen in Bleach. Other prominent roles include the loyal Kiba Inuzuka in Naruto, the proud Escanor in The Seven Deadly Sins, the powerful Toichiro Suzuki in Mob Psycho 100 II, and the gentle Golem in Somali and the Forest Spirit. He also voices supporting characters in major hits such as Fat Gum in My Hero Academia, Atomic Samurai in One Punch Man, Yoshinobu Gakuganji in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Ragnar in Vinland Saga. His work extends to films, with roles in the critically acclaimed your name. as Katsuhiko Teshigawara and in various Dragon Ball Super movies.

His voice is also prominent in the video game world, most notably as the iconic fighter Ryu in the Street Fighter series and as Big the Cat in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. His versatility is further demonstrated by his portrayal of Noriaki Kakyoin in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders and Ryuji Suguro in Blue Exorcist.

Hebert has been a recurring presence in dubs produced by Funimation and Bang Zoom! Entertainment, becoming a familiar voice to anime fans over multiple generations. His work has not gone unnoticed within the industry; in 2009, he won the Best English Voice Actor award from the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) for his celebrated performance as Kamina in Gurren Lagann. Beyond acting, he is also a podcaster, co-hosting the weekly BigBaldBroadcast.
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