Jonathan Brooks is an American actor and voice actor known for his extensive work in English dubs of anime series and films. He is also credited professionally under his full name, Jonathan Randall Brooks, and sometimes as Jonathan R. Freeman. He was born on February 13, 1978. Brooks pursued formal training for his career, graduating from both Missouri State University and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

His voice acting career has been closely associated with Funimation, now known as Crunchyroll, where he has lent his voice to a wide array of characters across numerous popular anime series. One of his earliest and most recurring roles is that of the eccentric pirate Foxy, captain of the Foxy Pirates, in the long-running series One Piece. He first voiced the character in the anime series and later reprised the role for the 2019 theatrical film One Piece: Stampede. Another prominent role is providing the voice for the character Michael in the series TO [citation:user].

Beyond these specific credits, Brooks's filmography demonstrates a consistent presence in the anime dubbing industry. He has voiced Prussia in the popular historical parody series Hetalia: Axis Powers and its subsequent installments. He is also recognized for his work as Fred Abberline in Black Butler and Black Butler II. Other notable anime voice credits include roles in Fairy Tail as Erigor, Attack on Titan as Dieter Ness, and in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. His work extends to animated projects outside of Japanese anime, such as providing the voice of Paimon in the adult animated series Helluva Boss.

In addition to anime, Brooks has contributed his voice to various video games, including a role in Borderlands 2. His career also encompasses live-action acting, with appearances in television series such as Criminal Minds, NCIS: Los Angeles, Young Sheldon, and Blindspot. This blend of on-screen and voice work highlights his versatility as a performer. Over the years, he has worked alongside a consistent pool of voice actors and directors within the Funimation talent roster, contributing to numerous major anime localizations.