Dan Martin
Description
Dan Martin is the professional pseudonym of Daniel Peter Lorge, an American voice actor known for his work on English-language dubs of Japanese anime series and films, primarily during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His career is closely associated with studios and distributors such as Pioneer Entertainment and Animaze, where he provided voices for a wide range of supporting characters.
One of his most recognized roles is Inspector Koichi Zenigata in the English dub of the classic anime series Lupin III: Part II. He also voiced the character in the English version of the feature film Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo. To avoid confusion with a different actor of the same name, Lorge often used the pseudonyms Jake Martin and Jake Daniels for his anime credits, a fact that has led to some misattribution of his filmography.
Beyond his definitive role in Lupin III, Martin provided voices for a multitude of other popular anime series that were being localized for North American audiences. His voice can be heard as additional characters in acclaimed titles such as Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, and Serial Experiments Lain. He also held recurring roles in series like Cyborg 009, where he voiced Captain Zanbarusu, and Rurouni Kenshin. His other anime voice credits include work on The Big O, Gate Keepers, Giant Robo: The Animation, Hand Maid May, Heat Guy J, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, and the film Akira for its 2001 Pioneer English dub.
In addition to his television and film work, Martin contributed to the English versions of several video games. He reprised the role of Inspector Zenigata for the game Lupin the 3rd: Treasure of the Sorcerer King and also performed in Galerians: Ash. Following his active years in voice acting, he transitioned to teaching and currently works as an acting instructor. It is important to note that Dan Martin the anime voice actor is a distinct individual from Dan Martin the live-action film and television actor, who has appeared in movies such as Heat and Casualties of War.
One of his most recognized roles is Inspector Koichi Zenigata in the English dub of the classic anime series Lupin III: Part II. He also voiced the character in the English version of the feature film Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo. To avoid confusion with a different actor of the same name, Lorge often used the pseudonyms Jake Martin and Jake Daniels for his anime credits, a fact that has led to some misattribution of his filmography.
Beyond his definitive role in Lupin III, Martin provided voices for a multitude of other popular anime series that were being localized for North American audiences. His voice can be heard as additional characters in acclaimed titles such as Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, and Serial Experiments Lain. He also held recurring roles in series like Cyborg 009, where he voiced Captain Zanbarusu, and Rurouni Kenshin. His other anime voice credits include work on The Big O, Gate Keepers, Giant Robo: The Animation, Hand Maid May, Heat Guy J, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, and the film Akira for its 2001 Pioneer English dub.
In addition to his television and film work, Martin contributed to the English versions of several video games. He reprised the role of Inspector Zenigata for the game Lupin the 3rd: Treasure of the Sorcerer King and also performed in Galerians: Ash. Following his active years in voice acting, he transitioned to teaching and currently works as an acting instructor. It is important to note that Dan Martin the anime voice actor is a distinct individual from Dan Martin the live-action film and television actor, who has appeared in movies such as Heat and Casualties of War.
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- EnglishAnime overview: Lupin III: Part II