Michael McShane, also known as Mike McShane, is an American actor and voice artist born on June 25, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts. His career spans both live-action and voice-over work, with a significant body of contributions to English dubs of animated features and video games.

In the realm of anime, McShane is best known for his voice role in the 2000 gothic horror film Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. He provided the voice for Left Hand, the sarcastic, sentient parasitic face that lives on the palm of the titular vampire hunter D. This character served as a constant, wisecracking companion to the silent protagonist, and McShane’s performance brought a notable energy and comedic relief to the film.

Beyond this signature role, McShane’s voice work includes participation in other animated projects that have ties to the anime industry or were released within the anime market. He contributed to the English redub of Hayao Miyazaki’s classic Castle in the Sky (1986), a film produced by Japan’s Studio Ghibli. His other voice credits in animation include roles in the Disney film Treasure Planet (2002), the French-produced science fiction film Kaena: The Prophecy (2003), the animated series Spawn (1997-1999) based on the comic by Todd McFarlane, and the feature A Bug's Life (1998).

McShane has also had a notable presence in video game voice acting, a field that frequently overlaps with anime and animated productions. He is known for providing the voice of Cid in the iconic role-playing games Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. His other video game credits include roles in Emperor: Battle for Dune and the video game adaptation of A Bug's Life. His ability to deliver humorous, often sardonic dialogue has been a consistent characteristic of his performances across these various media.