Jim White
Description
Jim White was an American voice actor known for his work in the English dubs of numerous anime series, frequently in productions recorded in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. His career in anime voice acting was notable for its breadth, encompassing a wide range of characters in major franchises. He is specifically recognized for his role as Marco Bellwood in the 2019 fantasy series Fairy Gone, a part he played in both of its television seasons.
White's most prominent and enduring anime role was as the voice of Igneel, the foster father of the protagonist Natsu Dragneel, in the long-running series Fairy Tail. He began voicing the character starting with the series' second season and also took over the role of the series narrator at that time. His association with the franchise extended to its prequel, Fairy Tail Zero, and the feature film Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry.
His other significant voice roles demonstrated his versatility. In the highly popular Attack on Titan, he voiced Zeke's grandfather in Attack on Titan The Final Season. He also contributed to the expansive world of One Piece, voicing the characters Haredas and the elderly assassin Lao G. His repertoire further included historical and fantasy series such as Ieyasu Tokugawa in Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls and Pope Matthai Reese in A Certain Magical Index III. He also lent his voice to the English adaptations of Black Clover, Sarazanmai, Star Blazers 2199 and its sequel Star Blazers 2202, and The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These.
Beyond his work in anime, Jim White was an accomplished and well-known radio host, primarily based in Dallas, Texas. Before his voice acting career, he worked as a morning news anchor on stations including KEGL-FM and KRLD-AM. He later combined his professional skills with his personal passion for food, co-creating and hosting The Restaurant Show with Jim White. This program, which he produced with his wife, led to several significant achievements. He was nominated for a prestigious James Beard Award for his radio work in 1999, received an Associated Press Broadcasters award in 1997, and was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2010. White was also a culinary entrepreneur, co-founding major food festivals in the Dallas area, such as Savor Dallas and what became known as DFW Restaurant Week.
White's most prominent and enduring anime role was as the voice of Igneel, the foster father of the protagonist Natsu Dragneel, in the long-running series Fairy Tail. He began voicing the character starting with the series' second season and also took over the role of the series narrator at that time. His association with the franchise extended to its prequel, Fairy Tail Zero, and the feature film Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry.
His other significant voice roles demonstrated his versatility. In the highly popular Attack on Titan, he voiced Zeke's grandfather in Attack on Titan The Final Season. He also contributed to the expansive world of One Piece, voicing the characters Haredas and the elderly assassin Lao G. His repertoire further included historical and fantasy series such as Ieyasu Tokugawa in Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls and Pope Matthai Reese in A Certain Magical Index III. He also lent his voice to the English adaptations of Black Clover, Sarazanmai, Star Blazers 2199 and its sequel Star Blazers 2202, and The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These.
Beyond his work in anime, Jim White was an accomplished and well-known radio host, primarily based in Dallas, Texas. Before his voice acting career, he worked as a morning news anchor on stations including KEGL-FM and KRLD-AM. He later combined his professional skills with his personal passion for food, co-creating and hosting The Restaurant Show with Jim White. This program, which he produced with his wife, led to several significant achievements. He was nominated for a prestigious James Beard Award for his radio work in 1999, received an Associated Press Broadcasters award in 1997, and was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2010. White was also a culinary entrepreneur, co-founding major food festivals in the Dallas area, such as Savor Dallas and what became known as DFW Restaurant Week.
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- EnglishAnime overview: Fairy gone