J. Patrick Lawlor is an actor known for his work in English-dubbed anime, most notably providing the voice of the protagonist Bean Bandit in the 1989 original video animation (OVA) Riding Bean. This role remains his most recognized credit within the anime genre. Beyond Riding Bean, Lawlor contributed voice work to the series Bubblegum Crisis, which aired from 1987 to 1991. In addition to his anime roles, he has appeared as a live-action actor in television series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, JAG, and 7th Heaven, as well as the film Pleasantville. He was born in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. His career as a voice actor includes work in both animation and other media, though his anime filmography is primarily concentrated in English dubs produced during the late 1980s and early 1990s.