Timothy Olyphant is an American actor who has expanded his career to include voice work in animation, with his most prominent role to date being the lead in the Netflix anime series Terminator Zero. Born in 1968, Olyphant is widely recognized for his extensive live-action work in television and film, particularly for his starring roles in the acclaimed series Deadwood and Justified, the latter earning him a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. His film credits include playing the title character in Hitman and a villain in Live Free or Die Hard.

Olyphant's venture into voice acting, particularly within genres adjacent to anime and animation, includes a few notable credits. Prior to his work in Terminator Zero, he provided the voice for the Spirit of the West in the 2011 animated film Rango and voiced the character Willard Stenk in the 2019 stop-motion animated film The Missing Link. He also lent his voice to the animated series Archer in 2013.

Olyphant's most significant and high-profile anime voice role came in 2024 when he was cast as the iconic Terminator in the Netflix original anime series Terminator Zero. This marked a major entry into the medium for the actor, as he voiced the relentless assassin for the entirety of the eight-episode first season. The series, animated by the renowned Japanese studio Production I.G, presented a new story within the Terminator franchise, with Olyphant stepping into the role famously portrayed on film by Arnold Schwarzenegger. His casting was announced at a Netflix animation event, generating considerable interest from fans of both the actor and the franchise. This role stands as the cornerstone of his profile as an anime voice actor, showcasing his ability to bring a complex and iconic character to life in an animated format.