Elan Ross Gibson

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Elan Ross Gibson is a Canadian actress recognized for her voice work in the English dubs of several prominent anime series that were produced in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her career in performance spans stage, television, radio, and voice-over, with training that includes receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Alberta in 1966.

Within the anime industry, Gibson is best known for her role as the voice of Cologne in the television series Ranma ½. The character is the ancient and powerful matriarch of the Chinese Amazon village, serving as both an adversary and a mentor to the protagonist, Ranma Saotome. Gibson provided the character's voice for the Ranma ½ television series, distinct from the movies and original video animations where the role was performed by another actress. Her performance as Cologne appears in multiple episodes of the series, including episodes from the Nettô-hen season such as "Back to the Happosai!" and "Showdown! Can Ranma Make a Comeback?".

Another significant anime role for Gibson is Fortuneteller Baba in the Dragon Ball Z franchise. She voiced this character in the Saban/Ocean Group dub of the series, which was the initial English-language version produced for North American audiences in the 1990s. Fortuneteller Baba is an elderly witch who can summon the dead and tests the heroes in a martial arts tournament at her palace.

Beyond her anime work, Gibson has built a diverse career in live-action television. Her credits include roles in series such as The Twilight Zone, Battlestar Galactica, Supernatural, Riverdale, and The Magicians. She was also a founding member of the North West Media Network. In addition to her on-screen roles, she was cast as Abigail in the series A Million Little Things. Her career reflects a sustained presence in the Canadian entertainment industry, working across both live-action and animated genres from the 1960s into the 2020s.
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