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Gregory Abbey also known under the aliases Frank Frankson and John Campbell, is an American
voice actor who is known for working with 4Kids Entertainment
, DuArt Film and Video
, NYAV Post
and Central Park Media
. He is best known for his roles of Tristan Taylor from Yu-Gi-Oh!
, Yusei Fudo from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
and Raphael
from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
. More recently, he inherited the voice-only role of Speed Racer
and Spritle Racer from Speed Racer: The Next Generation
, after Peter Fernandez
died in 2010. His alias "John Campbell" originates from a childhood friend of the same name, who is a competitive speech coach at Bellevue East High School, in Bellevue, Nebraska. Abbey was too embarrassed to put his own name as the voice actor of Tristan, so instead, put Campbell's name down. This is John Campbell's only claim to fame.
United States
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voice actor who is known for working with 4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment is an American film and television production company in bankruptcy since April 2011. It is known for English-dubbing Japanese anime and specializing in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's entertainment around the United States...
, DuArt Film and Video
DuArt Film and Video
DuArt Film & Video is an American film and recording studio founded by Al Young in 1922. DuArt has been involved with a number of films over its history, such as Dirty Dancing, The Cider House Rules and Forrest Gump, pioneering in a number of filmmaking technologies...
, NYAV Post
NYAV Post
NYAV Post is an American recording studio founded by Michael Sinterniklaas in 2000. The studio is located in New York City, with a West Coast branch located in Los Angeles, California...
and Central Park Media
Central Park Media
Central Park Media was an American multimedia entertainment company based in New York City, New York, that was active in the distribution of East Asian cinema, television series, anime, manga and manhwa titles in North America prior to its bankruptcy in 2009...
. He is best known for his roles of Tristan Taylor from Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh!
is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has produced a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games...
, Yusei Fudo from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
is a Yu-Gi-Oh! series which aired in Japan between April 2, 2008 and March 30, 2011, following the previous series, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, and was succeeded by Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal, on April 11, 2011...
and Raphael
Raphael (TMNT)
Raphael , a fictional character, is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles .In the Mirage/Image comics all four turtles wear red bandanas over their eyes, but unlike his brothers in other versions, he is the only one who keeps a red bandana...
from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a fictional team of four teenage anthropomorphic turtles, who were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu and named after four Renaissance artists...
. More recently, he inherited the voice-only role of Speed Racer
Speed Racer
Speed Racer is an English adaptation name of the Japanese manga and anime, which centered on automobile racing. Mach GoGoGo was originally serialized in print form in Shueisha's 1958 Shōnen Book, and was released in tankōbon book form by Sun Wide Comics, re-released in Japan by Fusosha...
and Spritle Racer from Speed Racer: The Next Generation
Speed Racer: The Next Generation
Speed Racer: The Next Generation is an American animated television series based on the classic Japanese Speed Racer franchise, in which the internal events take place decades after those in the 1967 Japanese series. It is the fourth television adaptation of the franchise, and is executive produced...
, after Peter Fernandez
Peter Fernandez
Peter Fernandez was an American actor, voice actor, and director. Despite a career extending from the 1930s, he is probably best known for his uncredited roles in the 1967 anime Speed Racer. Fernandez co-wrote the scripts, was the voice director, and translated the English language version of the...
died in 2010. His alias "John Campbell" originates from a childhood friend of the same name, who is a competitive speech coach at Bellevue East High School, in Bellevue, Nebraska. Abbey was too embarrassed to put his own name as the voice actor of Tristan, so instead, put Campbell's name down. This is John Campbell's only claim to fame.
Anime/Animation
- Astonishing X-MenAstonishing X-MenAstonishing X-Men is the name of three X-Men comic book series from Marvel Comics, the first two of which were limited series. The ongoing series began in 2004, with its first run written by Joss Whedon and art by John Cassaday. It was then written by Warren Ellis with art by Phil Jimenez. Daniel...
Motion Comics - Cyclops - Berserk - Godo
- Dinosaur KingDinosaur Kingis a card game from Sega that uses the same gameplay mechanics from Mushiking and uses super-powered dinosaurs instead of beetles. The game was revealed in JAMMA 2005 and is available in Japanese and English versions. A Nintendo DS version has also been released in North America.In the fall of...
- Genzo Sanzo Hoshi - FreedomFreedom ProjectFreedom Project is a Japanese promotional project by Nissin Cup Noodles for their 35th anniversary in 2006. As part of the project, the 7-part OVA series, titled Freedom, was commissioned with and designed by Katsuhiro Otomo serving as the character and mecha designer...
- Taira - G.I. Joe: Sigma Six - Duke (Replaced David Willis on Episode 13)
- Giant RoboGiant Robois an original video animation series written and directed by Yasuhiro Imagawa , and inspired by Mitsuteru Yokoyama's manga series of the same name....
- Chujo Shizuo (NYAV Post dub) - Huntik: Secrets & SeekersHuntik: Secrets & SeekersHuntik: Secrets & Seekers is an Italian animated series created and directed by Iginio Straffi , as a co-production between Big Bocca Productions, a company owned by Richard McWilliam, CEO and owner of Upper Deck and Rainbow S.p.A....
- Zane Moon - F-Zero: GP Legend - Rick Wheeler
- Kurokami: The Animation - Chairman Kaionji, Additional Voices
- Now and Then, Here and ThereNow and Then, Here and Thereis a thirteen episode anime series directed by Akitaro Daichi and written by Hideyuki Kurata. The story was originally conceived by director Daichi. It premiered in Japan on the WOWOW television station on October 14, 1999 and ran until January 20, 2000. It was licensed for Region 1 DVD English...
- Oda - One PieceOne Pieceis a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since August 4, 1997; the individual chapters are being published in tankōbon volumes by Shueisha, with the first released on December 24, 1997, and the 64th volume released as...
- Portgas D. Ace (4Kids dub) - PokémonPokémon (anime), abbreviated from , is a children's TV anime series, which has since been adapted for the North and South American, Australian and European television markets...
- Tabitha, Scott (Episodes 405 - 418), Additional Voices - Revolutionary Girl UtenaRevolutionary Girl Utenais a manga by Chiho Saito and anime directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara. The manga serial began in the June 1996 issue of Ciao and the anime was first broadcast in 1997. The anime and manga were created simultaneously, but, despite some similarities, they progressed in different directions. A movie, was...
- Tatsuya Kazami - Samurai Deeper KyoSamurai Deeper Kyois a manga series written and illustrated by Akimine Kamijyo. The manga was serialized from October 15, 1999 to May 10, 2006 in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, and collected over 38 volumes....
- Mika's Father, Shunrei, Yumi no Gensa - Shaman KingShaman Kingis a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei. Shaman King follows the adventures of Yoh Asakura as he attempts to hone his shaman skills to become the Shaman King in the Shaman tournament....
- Liam Dithel (4kids dub) - Sonic XSonic Xis an anime series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It was produced in Japan by TMS Entertainment with the partnership of Sega and was created by Sonic Team and Sonic Project. In the United States, 4Kids currently owns and manages copyright and branding of the series.- Series 1 ...
- Sam Speed - Speed Racer: The Next GenerationSpeed Racer: The Next GenerationSpeed Racer: The Next Generation is an American animated television series based on the classic Japanese Speed Racer franchise, in which the internal events take place decades after those in the 1967 Japanese series. It is the fourth television adaptation of the franchise, and is executive produced...
- Speed Racer Sr.; Spritle Racer (succeeding Peter FernandezPeter FernandezPeter Fernandez was an American actor, voice actor, and director. Despite a career extending from the 1930s, he is probably best known for his uncredited roles in the 1967 anime Speed Racer. Fernandez co-wrote the scripts, was the voice director, and translated the English language version of the...
) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV series)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV series)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an American animated series, mainly set in New York City. It first aired on February 8, 2003 and ended on November 21, 2009...
- RaphaelRaphael (TMNT)Raphael , a fictional character, is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles .In the Mirage/Image comics all four turtles wear red bandanas over their eyes, but unlike his brothers in other versions, he is the only one who keeps a red bandana...
, Griddex, - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fast Forward - RaphaelRaphael (TMNT)Raphael , a fictional character, is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles .In the Mirage/Image comics all four turtles wear red bandanas over their eyes, but unlike his brothers in other versions, he is the only one who keeps a red bandana...
, Dark Raphael - TMNT: Back to the Sewer - Raphael
- Turtles ForeverTurtles ForeverTurtles Forever, also known as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles Forever or TMNT: Turtles Forever is a 2009 made-for-tv animated movie that was produced by 4Kids Entertainment...
- RaphaelRaphael (TMNT)Raphael , a fictional character, is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles .In the Mirage/Image comics all four turtles wear red bandanas over their eyes, but unlike his brothers in other versions, he is the only one who keeps a red bandana... - Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy - Terry Kenyon, Forkolossus
- Winx ClubWinx ClubWinx Club is a 2004 Italian animated television series, created by Iginio Straffi and produced by Rainbow S.r.l.. The series is aimed toward children between the ages of five and twelve, but is also popular among teens...
- Brandon - Yu-Gi-Oh!Yu-Gi-Oh!is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has produced a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games...
- Tristan Taylor (Episode 11+) - Yu-Gi-Oh! GXYu-Gi-Oh! GXYu-Gi-Oh! GX, known in Japan as , is an anime spin-off and sequel of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters anime. It aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between October 6, 2004 and March 26, 2008, and was succeeded by Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's...
- Damon, The Light Brigade, Elroy Prescott - Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sYu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sis a Yu-Gi-Oh! series which aired in Japan between April 2, 2008 and March 30, 2011, following the previous series, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, and was succeeded by Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal, on April 11, 2011...
- Yusei Fudo, Hermann - Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time - Yusei Fudo
Video Game Roles
- Ape Escape 2Ape Escape 2Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
as Specter, Blue Monkey, and Red Monkey - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Raphael
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle NexusTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle NexusTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus is a video game of the top-down beat 'em up genre released in 2004 by Konami. The game is based on the 2003 TV series....
as Raphael - TMNT: Mutant Melee as Raphael
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up as Raphael, Nightwatcher
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-ShelledTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-ShelledTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled is an enhanced remake of the arcade game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time, which itself is a sequel to the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game. Both of the original arcade games were produced by Konami...
as Raphael, Cement Man