Dee Bradley Baker is a voice acting legend, known for his incredible range and ability to bring characters to life. With a career spanning over three decades, he has lent his voice to numerous iconic characters in television, film, and video games. Born in Bloomington, Indiana, Baker graduated from Colorado College with a BA in philosophy and later studied abroad in Germany. His early work included sketch comedy and community theater projects, before he landed a role on the Nickelodeon show Legends of the Hidden Temple, marking the beginning of his illustrious voice acting career.
Baker’s unique talent lies in his ability to voice multiple characters in the same project, giving each one a distinct personality. He has mastered the art of animal and monster sounds, making him one of the few voice actors who can rival the legendary Frank Welker in this regard. One of his most memorable roles was as The Lizard in ‘The Spectacular Spider-Man’, where he brought to life the villainous Dr. Curt Connors who transforms into the Lizard after an experiment goes awry.
Another notable role was Big Chill in ‘Ben 10: Alien Force’, where he voiced the Necrofriggian, a creature with ice-based powers and the ability to phase through walls. Baker also voiced Bubble Bass in ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ and ‘The Patrick Star Show’, capturing the character’s nasal voice and demanding personality. His work as Wally in ‘Codename: Kids Next Door’ showcased his ability to adopt different accents, giving Wally a thick Australian tone.
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Baker’s versatility was also on display in his roles as Cinnamon Bun in ‘Adventure Time’, Olmec in ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’, and Perry the Platypus in ‘Phineas and Ferb’ and ‘Milo Murphy’s Law’. He brought to life Klaus Heissler, a former East German ski jumper whose body was swapped with that of a goldfish, in ‘American Dad’, and voiced Appa, Aang’s loyal and gentle flying bison companion, in ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’.
Furthermore, Baker voiced Captain Rex, a clone trooper in the Grand Army of the Republic, in ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ and ‘Star Wars: Rebels’. His work on these shows and others has cemented his status as a talented voice actor, earning him numerous fans and accolades. With his incredible range and versatility, Dee Bradley Baker is undoubtedly a legend in voice acting.
