Emily Rudd is an American actress who began her career in live-action productions before transitioning into anime voice acting. Her early on-screen work included roles in the television film Sea Change (2017), the series The Romanoffs (2018), and the Fear Street film trilogy (2021), the latter of which is often cited as her breakout project. She also appeared in the series Hunters and the film Moonshot.

In the realm of anime, Rudd is most recognized for her role as Marcille Donato in the English dub of the series Delicious in Dungeon, which premiered on Netflix in 2024. This performance marked her official foray into voice acting and was met with positive reception from the anime community. Her portrayal of Marcille, a half-elven mage and fire magic expert, was noted as a successful transition from live-action to voice-over work.

Before her voice acting debut, Rudd gained significant recognition for her live-action portrayal of Nami in Netflix's adaptation of One Piece. Her connection to the character extended into the voice acting field when she provided the voice for Nami in an official LEGO One Piece product trailer, a role she described as fulfilling a childhood dream. This combination of live-action and vocal performance for the same franchise, along with her prominent role in Delicious in Dungeon, has established her presence within the anime industry. Her vocal work has been described as a natural extension of her well-known affinity for the source material.