Michael Sorich

Michael Sorich (born March 23, 1958) is an American voice actor, actor, writer, director and voice director.

Career
Sorich has been a prominent and ever-present voice actor for many different characters in the Power Rangers franchise (until the end of the Wild Force series), as well as related or similar Saban series such as Masked Rider, VR Troopers, and Big Bad Beetleborgs/Beetleborgs Metallix. Some of his more well-known roles included the voices of Squatt in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Decimator and Zelton in VR Troopers, Roboborg in Beetleborgs Metallix, and Double Face in Masked Rider. He has also had some on-screen roles, with the best-known of those being the role of Woody Stocker on VR Troopers.

Sorich is currently known for his voice roles in the popular anime series Bleach. He directed the dubs for Idaten Jump and for Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. He had also co-directed the ADR for VR Troopers with Scott Page-Pagter and Wendee Lee.

TV Series

 * Cable Girls (2017-2020) - Additional Voices
 * Money Heist (2017-present) - Agustín Ramos dos Hermanas/Moscow (Spliced Bread Dub)
 * Suburra: Blood on Rome (2017-2020) - Samurai
 * Dark (2017-2020) - Adam, Additional Voices
 * Better than Us (2018) - Alexey Stepanovich Losev
 * Samantha! (2018-2019) - Ciggy
 * Unauthorized Living (2018-2020) - Additional Voices
 * Wild District (2018-2019) - Rama
 * Always a Witch (2019-present) - Braulio, Man 1, Merchant 1
 * The Bonfire of Destiny (2019) - Additional Voices
 * Dollar (2019-present) - Ghassam (ep. 1), Pharmacist (ep. 2) , Samir (ep. 4) , Al Hindy (ep. 6) , Khatib (ep. 7) , Rafik (ep. 8) , Actor (eps. 9, 15) , Maroya's Father (ep. 12) , Taxi Driver (ep. 14)
 * The Gift (2019-2020) - Hayati (ep. 3), Masked Man (ep. 4)
 * Osmosis (2019) - Additional Voices
 * Tijuana (2019) - Additional Voices
 * The Valhalla Murders (2019-2020) - Vidar, Additional Voices
 * 30 Coins (2020) - Additional Voices

Puppet Shows

 * Turbocharged Thunderbirds (1994-1995) - The Hood (eps. 3-6), Loman (ep. 4) , José (ep. 5)

Miniseries

 * A Child Called Jesus (1987) - Man Announcing it's Lunchtime (ep. 1), Offended Egyptian (ep. 1) , Beggar (ep. 2) , Imperial Soldier 1 (ep. 2)

Films

 * Lady Terminator (1988) - Snake
 * Sinbad of the Seven Seas (1989) - Captain, The Viking
 * La Femme Nikita (1990) - Rico
 * Fist of Legend (1994) - Additional Voices (Miramax Dub)
 * Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) - Bribed Boatman, Cleopatra's Portraitist
 * Cutie Honey (2004) - Gold Claw Minion, Investigation Board Member
 * The Tower (2012) - Chef
 * The Killer (2017) - Monsieur Blanchard
 * When Angels Sleep (2018) - Additional Voices
 * All the Freckles in the World (2019) - Father
 * The Little Switzerland (2019) - Añíbarro
 * School Life (2019) - Mr. Bejaoui
 * The Silence of the Marsh (2019) - Carretero
 * The Son (2019) - Assistant
 * Ultras (2019) - Additional Voices
 * Earth and Blood (2020) - Moriott
 * Just Another Christmas (2020) - Additional Voices
 * Offering to the Storm (2020) - Witness
 * Rose Island (2020) - Additional Voices
 * Double Dad (2021) - Arthur

Animated Series

 * The Wisdom of the Gnomes (1987-1988) - Pat, Bear's Counsel (ep. 18)
 * The Return of Dogtanian (1989) - Athos
 * Jin Jin & the Panda Patrol (1994) - Rudy Redbone
 * Iznogoud (1995) - Additional Voices
 * Jason and the Heroes of Mount Olympus (2001) - Additional Voices
 * Mummy Nanny (2001) - Mr. Big
 * Totally Spies! (2001-2013) - Marty (ep. 41)
 * Huntik: Secrets & Seekers (2009-2012) - Tantras, Additional Voices
 * Lastman (2016) - Holy Father

Animated Films

 * The Smurfs & the Magic Flute (1976) - Hefty Smurf, Additional Voices (U.S. Dub)
 * Captain of the Forest (1988) - Ravioli, Dini, Poppy
 * Leo the Lion (2005) - Eli Phant, Hyena #2
 * Trick or Treaters (2007) - Dominik, Policeman
 * Mia and the Migoo (2008) - Nenesse
 * The Adventures of Panda Warrior (2012) - Shadowfeet
 * Condorito: The Movie (2017) - Tremebunda

Anime

 * Lupin the 3rd Part II (1977-1980) - Announcer (ep. 2), Olivera Net (ep. 2) , Kräusen Genhart (ep. 3) , Dr. Nomil (ep. 16) , Henchman (ep. 23) , Police Chief (ep. 23) , Police Officer B (ep. 31) , Shirage (ep. 31) , Tonnan Chin (ep. 43) , Museum Director (ep. 44)
 * Lonebach (Streamline Dub; ep. 145)
 * Macron I (1981) - Thug 1 (ep. 1), Phillip (ep. 9) , Villager (ep. 9) , Innkeeper (ep. 16) , Sharky's Partner (ep. 16)
 * The Swiss Family Robinson (1981) - Captain Morton
 * The Yearling (1983) - Doc Wilson
 * Fist of the North Star (1984-1987) - Bad Customer (ep. 6), Dante (ep. 14) , Thug (ep. 31) , Habu (eps. 34-35)
 * Robotech: The Macross Saga (1985) - Bron (eps. 26-29), Zentraedi D (ep. 22) , Zentraedi I (ep. 22) , Conductor (ep. 22) , Zentraedi 3 (ep. 23) , Rico's Ally (ep. 24) , Shuttle Pilot (ep. 24) , Max's Friend (ep. 24) , Utema (ep. 29) , Utema's Friend 1 (ep. 29) , Airfield Captain (ep. 34) , Cookie Vendor (ep. 35) , Additional Voices
 * Robotech: The Masters (1985) - Group Leader (ep. 37), White Knight (ep. 37) , TASC Soldier 2 (ep. 38) , Lieutenant Lucas (ep. 51) , Additional Voices
 * Robotech: The New Generation (1985) - Tech 5 (ep. 61), Sparks (eps. 84-85)
 * Fairy Tale Favorites (1986) - Dwarf (ep. 3)
 * Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1987-1989) - Dog (ep. 1), Friday (ep. 8) , Muscles (ep. 9) , Old Woodsman (ep. 10) , Josephine's Brother #2 (ep. 11) , Farmer (ep. 12) , Reaper (ep. 12) , Prince #2 (ep. 28) , General #2 (ep. 37)
 * Ox Tales (1987-1988) - Jack Turtleson
 * Crayon Shin-chan (1992-present) - Additional Voices (Phuuz Dub)
 * Sailor Moon (1992-1993) - Grandpa Hino, Yusuke's Ride (ep. 6), Mikan's Manager (ep. 7) , News Anchor (ep. 13) , Frankenstein (ep. 20) , Jiji (ep. 30) , Arcade Staff (ep. 30) (Viz Dub)
 * Sailor Moon R (1993-1994) - Grandpa Hino, TV-Ashita Executive (ep. 48), School Security Chief (ep. 57) (Viz Dub)
 * Marmalade Boy (1994-1995) - Rihito Sakuma, Sakura (ep. 32), Photographer (ep. 36)
 * Super Pig (1994-1995) - Ken Carlen
 * Sailor Moon S (1994-1995) - Grandpa Hino (Viz Dub)
 * Sailor Moon SuperS (1995-1996) - Grandpa Hino (Viz Dub)
 * Street Fighter II V (1995) - Additional Voices (Animaze Dub)
 * Tenchi Universe (1995) - Jurai Admiral, Detective Sergeant (ep. 15), Director (ep. 21) , Security Chief (ep. 21)
 * Zenki (1995) - Soma Miki, Enno Ozuno
 * Rurouni Kenshin (1996-1998) - Oguni Gensai, Henya Kariwa, Aoshi Shinomori, Shikijo, Kawaji Toshiyoshi, Kojishiro Kamiya (ep. 1), Tani (ep. 6) , Shibumi (eps. 28 & 30) , Shinsen Patrolman 2 (ep. 28) , Meldars (eps. 83-88) , Additional Voices (Sony Dub)
 * Tenchi in Tokyo (1997) - Kamidake, Kazuhiko Amagasaki, Spirit A (ep. 1), Daidara Hoshi (ep. 5)
 * Vampire Princess Miyu (1997-1998) - Captain (ep. 13), Chang (ep. 16)
 * Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) - Giraffe (ep. 6)
 * Flint the Time Detective (1998-1999) - Lynx, Super Ninja, Bamboo's Captain (ep. 4), Christopher Columbus (ep. 6) , Abdul (ep. 31) , Director (ep. 33) , Punk C (ep. 33) , Ominito (ep. 37)
 * Outlaw Star (1998) - McCoy (eps. 2-3), Kei Pirate Operator (ep. 4) , Mechanic (ep. 20) , Warden (ep. 22)
 * Trigun (1998) - Frank Marlin (ep. 3)
 * Digimon: Digital Monsters (1999-2000) - Zudomon, Sunglasses Gazimon, Andromon, Elecmon, Miko the Cat, Tyrannomon, DarkTyrannomon, Divermon #3 (Red Leader/Sid) (ep. 42)
 * Reign: The Conqueror (1999) - Bessus, Council Member D (ep. 5), Soldier from Macedonia (ep. 5) , Zariwari (ep. 8) , Officer (ep. 11) , Soldier (ep. 11)
 * Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (2000) - Daigoro Kuma (ep. 10), Yakuza Member (ep. 10)
 * Digimon 02 (2000-2001) - Zudomon, Andromon, Starmon, Tyrannomon, DarkTyrannomon, Elecmon, Gorillamon, Tuskmon, Jose, Kuwagamon (ep. 31)
 * DinoZaurs (2000) - Dragozaur Army Forces
 * Fighting Spirit (2000-2002) - Nakadai, Ruslan Ramuda, Volg's Coach (ep. 45)
 * Mon Colle Knights (2000) - Tanaka, Pegasus, Vampire (ep. 4), Oink Army Soldier (ep. 7)
 * Shinzo (2000) - Additional Voices
 * Cosmo Warrior Zero (2001) - Rai, Vice Commander (ep. 3), Officer (ep. 4)
 * Cyborg 009 (2001-2002) - Great Britain (Cyborg 007), Additional Voices
 * Digimon Tamers (2001-2002) - Dobermon, The Owl (ep. 16), Vikaralamon (eps. 22-23) , Doggymon (ep. 29) , Researcher (ep. 30)
 * Rave Master (2001-2002) - Cheeks
 * Digimon Frontier (2002-2003) - Neemon, Pandamon (ep. 7), Dogmon (eps. 18, 45) , Phantomon (ep. 34) , Centarumon (ep. 40) , Elecmon (ep. 43) , GranKuwagamon (ep. 45)
 * Duel Masters (2002-2006) - Maruo Kadoko (eps. 53-65)
 * Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002-2003) - Nanao's Classmate (ep. 5)
 * Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002-2003) - Captain Hoffman, Additional Voices (NYAV Post Dub)
 * Naruto (2002-2007) - Jirobo, Gamabunta, Choza Akimichi, Zōri (ep. 13), BBQ Manager (ep. 57) , Kazekage's Bodyguard (ep. 57) , Academy Teacher B (ep. 69)
 * The Twelve Kingdoms (2002-2003) - Itan
 * Gungrave (2003-2004) - Norton, Widge, Lightning Thug #1 (ep. 6), Priest (ep. 9) , Additional Voices
 * Last Exile (2003) - Giancarlo, Additional Voices
 * Zatch Bell! (2003-2006) - Garza (ep. 39)
 * Battle B-Daman (2004) - Vinnie V, Crust, Goldo, Thug (ep. 1), Ike (ep. 36) , Marda B (Good; ep. 52)
 * Bleach (2004-2012) - Don Kanonji, Giriko Kutsuzawa, Obuta, Sadamoto Saionji, Bawabawa, Fishbone D (ep. 1), Glasses-Wearing Ghost (ep. 1) , Kendo Teacher (ep. 6) , Heita Momoyama (ep. 134) , Central 46 Member B (ep. 310) , Soul Reaper B (ep. 310)
 * Viewtiful Joe (2004-2005) - Biker Thug Leader (ep. 5)
 * Eyeshield 21 (2005-2008) - Additional Voices
 * Idaten Jump (2005-2006) - Hosuke, Rogue MTB Leader (ep. 1), Patron #2 (ep. 2) , Mummy Henchman (ep. 4) , Henchman #2 (ep. 5) , Crewman (ep. 6) , Villager (ep. 7) , Sebastian (ep. 8) , Cabbage Merchant (ep. 9) , Danny (eps. 9, 19) , Sunset Reiu (ep. 13) , Fisherman Misagi (ep. 25) , Germ Man (ep. 27)
 * MÄR (2005-2007) - Kollekio, Grand Elder of Caldia
 * Digimon Data Squad (2006-2007) - Baronmon
 * FLAG (2006-2007) - Nadi Olowakandi
 * Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006-2007) - Store Owner (ep. 15), Additional Voices
 * Blue Dragon (2007-2008) - Hippopotamus, Jibral Soldier (ep. 7), Gran Kingdom Soldier (ep. 13) , Gran Kingdom Soldier (ep. 21) , Norg Engineer (eps. 23-24) , Rosekstan Radar Operator (ep. 47)
 * Naruto Shippūden (2007-2017) - Jirobo, Choza Akimichi, Gamabunta, Kin, Gotta, Isono, Young Man (ep. 127), Mitoku (ep. 153) , Grocer (ep. 172) , Rain Ninja (ep. 173) , Waraji (ep. 180) , Allied Ninja (ep. 256) , Cloud Ninja (ep. 256) , Land of Hot Water Feudal Lord (ep. 262) , Allied Ninja (ep. 268) , Allied Ninja (ep. 316) , Root Ninja (ep. 454)
 * Nodame Cantabile (2007) - Kai Dunn, Chef (ep. 2)
 * Stitch! (2008-2011) - Dragon (ep. 27), Penny's Dad (ep. 37)
 * Digimon Fusion (2010-2012) - Damemon, Deckerdramon, Depthmon, Deputymon, Monitamon Elder, Machinedramon (ep. 14), GrandLocomon (ep. 20) , SkullGreymon (ep. 21) , Arukadhimon (ep. 22) , Angie's Dad (ep. 30)
 * Durarara!! (2010) - Asanuma
 * Hunter x Hunter (2011-2014) - Tonpa, Islander A (ep. 1), Crewman C (ep. 1) , Kiriko Husband (ep. 2) , Shopkeeper A (ep. 3) , Additional Voices
 * Kill la Kill (2013-2014) - Barazo Mankanshoku
 * Tenkai Knights (2013-2014) - Scorpidon
 * Coppelion (2013) - Kamata
 * Knights of Sidonia (2014-2015) - Shinsuke Tanba
 * Yo-kai Watch (2014-2018) - Whisper (2nd voice; eps. 77-present), Cadin (eps. 81-present) , Furdinand (ep. 85)
 * Dragon Ball Super (2015-present) - Leader (ep. 2) (Bang Zoom! Dub)
 * Durarara!!x2 (2015-2016) - Asanuma
 * Lupin the 3rd Part IV (2015-2016) - Leo (ep. 2), Agent (ep. 3) , Reporter (ep. 6) , Man (ep. 9) , Fox (ep. 20) , Martin (ep. 21) , Sushi Waiter (ep. 23)
 * Ajin: Demi-Human (2016) - Takahashi, Press (ep. 10), Press (ep. 17)
 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable (2016) - Ryōhei Higashikata
 * Mob Psycho 100 (2016-2019) - Dimple, Narrator
 * Little Witch Academia (2017) - Fafnir (ep. 5)
 * Back Street Girls: Gokudols (2018) - Additional Voices
 * Baki (2018) - Spectator 4 (ep. 22), Announcer (ep. 26) , Captain Wong (ep. 26)
 * Lost Song (2018) - Talgia Hokley
 * Devilman Crybaby (2018) - Jinmen, Fikira, Reijiro Fudo (ep. 4)
 * Ultramarine Magmell (2019) - Narrator, Den-Den, Male Guard A (ep. 2), Male Troop Member A (ep. 2) , Man F (ep. 4) , Middle Aged Man (ep. 6)
 * Arte (2020) - Ubertino
 * Great Pretender (2020) - Danny (ep. 6)
 * High-Rise Invasion (2021) - Additional Voices

OVAs & Specials

 * Back to the Forest (1980) - Michael
 * Megazone 23 - Part I (1985) - Bus Driver (Streamline Dub)
 * Tenchi Muyo! (1992-1993) - Kazuhiko Amagasaki (ep. 1) (Toonami Version)
 * 8 Man After (1993) - Brown-Haired Cyber Junkie (ep. 1), Security Guard (ep. 3)
 * Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals (1994) - Ra Devil, Iron Wing Airman, Royal Guard (ep. 3)
 * Wild 7 (1994-1995) - Hebopoi, Prosecutor Narusawa
 * Armitage III (1995) - Additional Voices
 * Golgo 13: Queen Bee (1998) - Bernard
 * éX-Driver (2000-2001) - Yamazaki
 * Midnight Sleazy Train (2002-2003) - Manager (ep. 2), Man on Train (ep. 3) , Mr. Tamamura (ep. 3)
 * Hellsing Ultimate (2006-2012) - Wild Geese, Vatican Officer (ep. 8)
 * Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (2009-2011) - Dullahan Cube
 * Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010-2014) - Otto Mitas, Operator (ep. 6)
 * Lupin the 3rd: Is Lupin Still Burning? (2018) - Sandayu Momochi

Anime Films

 * Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato (1978) - Pete Conroy, Morta
 * The Adventures of Manxmouse (1979) - Bhula Khan
 * The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981) - God 5
 * Barefoot Gen (1983) - Crying Man
 * Unico in the Island of Magic (1983) - Melvin the Magnificat
 * Lensman (1984) - Additional Voices (Harmony Gold Dub)
 * Time Patrol (1985) - Melvin, Prisoner 1
 * Castle in the Sky (1986) - Additional Voices (Buena Vista Dub)
 * Akira (1988) - Councilman 3 (Animaze Dub)
 * Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994) - Dhalsim, Zangief
 * Ghost in the Shell (1995) - Ishikawa
 * Digimon: The Movie (2000) - Gargomon, Big Agumon, Miko
 * Appleseed (2004) - Elder, Bar Troublemaker, Soldier (Animaze Dub)
 * Naruto The Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2007) - Michiru Tsuki
 * Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008) - Senator Ron Davis
 * 009 Re:Cyborg (2012) - Chang Changku (Cyborg 006)
 * Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I: The Egg of the King (2012) - Hassan, Additional Voices
 * Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II: The Battle for Doldrey (2012) - Additional Voices
 * Digimon Adventure tri. (2015-2018) - Zudomon, Vikemon, Elecmon
 * In This Corner of the World (2016) - Juro Urano
 * A Silent Voice (2016) - Principal, Additional Voices
 * Lu Over the Wall (2017) - Chairman
 * Children of the Sea (2019) - Jim Cusack, Additional Voices

Video Game Dubbing

 * Bravely Default (2012) - Hayreddin Barbarossa
 * Ultra Street Fighter IV (2014) - Gen
 * Octopath Traveler (2018) - Additional Voices
 * Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019) - Gwendal
 * Shenmue III (2019) - Additional Voices
 * Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) - Additional Voices

Voice Director

 * Akiba's Beat
 * Battle B-Daman
 * Bleach
 * Crayon Shin-chan (Phuuz Dub)
 * Cyborg 009
 * Digimon: Digital Monsters
 * Digimon Frontier
 * Digimon Fusion
 * Duel Masters (Season 3)
 * Eagle Riders
 * Final Fantasy VII Remake
 * Flint the Time Detective
 * The God of High School
 * Idaten Jump
 * Jujutsu Kaisen
 * Mon Colle Knights
 * Rurouni Kenshin (Sony Dub)
 * Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
 * Shinzo

Writer

 * Battle B-Daman
 * Bleach
 * Dark
 * Digimon 02 (eps. 12, 24, 43)
 * Eagle Riders
 * Idaten Jump
 * Mon Colle Knights
 * Ox Tales
 * Sailor Moon R (Viz Dub)
 * Sailor Moon S (Viz Dub)
 * Shinzo
 * Super Pig (eps. 1, 3, 6, 11, 14)
 * When Angels Sleep