James Carter Cathcart

James Carter Cathcart (born March 8, 1954 in West Long Branch, New Jersey), often credited as Carter Cathcart or Jimmy Zoppi, is a retired American voice actor, voice director, bassist and vocalist.

He's best known for voicing Gary in Pokémon as well as James, Meowth and Professor Oak from Season 9 to Season 25. He also is known for voicing Vector in Sonic X.

Career
He has been playing with bands since high school and has been the vocalist of the Carter Cathcart Band since 1981. Zoppi's first voiceover part was O.G. Readmore on the ABC Weekend Special. After that, he recorded voice overs for Kit Kat candy bars, Good Humor, Coors Light, and others. Jimmy Zoppi later auditioned in voice acting and has since become known for a prolific amount of anime dub voice work for Central Park Media, Media Blasters, DuArt Film & Video, TAJ Productions, NYAV Post and once had multiple roles in many shows from 4Kids Entertainment.

On April 17, 2023, James announced on his CaringBridge page that he will be retiring from voice acting and script adapting after Pokémon Journeys: The Series/Aim To Be A Pokémon Master has finished, following his diagnosis with throat cancer on January 30, 2023.

TV Series

 * Ultraman Tiga (1996-1997) - Masami Horii

Animated Series

 * Cubix (2001-2004) - Mong, Cerebix, Hop2ix
 * Funky Cops (2002-2004) - Additional Voices (4Kids Dub)
 * Apollo's Tall Tales (2019) - Incognito, Daddy Boom, Additional Voices

Animated Specials

 * The Fight for the FoxBox (2003) - Mong, Cerebrix

Animated Films

 * The Boy Who Wanted To Be a Bear (2002) - The Raven
 * Impy's Island (2006) - Monty
 * Ratatoing (2007) - Additional Voices
 * The Three Musketeers (2008) - Additional Voices
 * Tall Tales from the Magical Garden of Antoon Krings (2017) - Incognito, Daddy Boom

Anime

 * Tama & Friends (1993-1994) - Bengbu, Wocket
 * The Slayers (1995) - Vrumugun, Dilgear, Prince Philionel (eps. 25-26), Saman (ep. 1) , Zorom (ep. 7) , Wizard (ep. 11) , Thief (ep. 11) , Zaboga (ep. 14) , Additional Voices
 * The Ping Pong Club (1995) - Maeno
 * Slayers NEXT (1996) - Prince Philionel, Demia (eps. 3-4), Dragon Cuisine Master (ep. 7) , Chef (ep. 7) , Additional Voices
 * Pokémon (1997-2002) - Gary Oak, Announcer (ep. 1), Samurai (ep. 4) , Student with Green Hair (ep. 4) , Moe (ep. 18), Old Woman (ep. 20) , Tommy (ep. 34) , Cassandra's Grandmother (ep. 42) , Lacy (ep. 44) , Bystander (ep. 44) , Archaeologist (ep. 46) , Fossil Hunter (ep. 46) , Todd Snap (eps. 53-55, 187-189) , Chef (ep. 57) , Cleavon Shpielbunk (eps. 69-70) , Announcer (ep. 70) , Movie Presenter (ep. 72) , Mr. Charles Goodshow (eps. 76, 265), Old Man Tourist (ep. 84) , Voltorb's Trainer (ep. 86) , Shimajio (ep. 96) , Male Villagers (ep. 96) , Mayor of Trovitopolis (ep. 102) , Hagatha (ep. 121) , Nagatha (ep. 121) , Man #1 (ep. 127) , Kurt (eps. 142-143) , Kenzo (ep. 166) , Old Man Shuckle (ep. 170) , Move Class Student (ep. 176) , Student #3 (ep. 176) , Infernando (ep. 181) , Gan Gogh (ep. 185) , Bucky (ep. 191) , Police Officer (ep. 192) , Talking Pidgey (ep. 195) , Talking Rattata (ep. 195) , Jack Pollockson (ep. 197) , Myron (ep. 208) , Battle Tower Guard #2 (ep. 208) , Pharmacist (ep. 209) , Captain Marius (ep. 210) , Town Councilman #1 (ep. 218) , Phony Salesman (ep. 219) , Man in Crowd (ep. 219) , Dr. Namba (eps. 220-222) , Wings Alexander (ep. 223) , Carter (ep. 225) , Race Contestant (ep. 228) , Scyther's Trainer (ep. 228) , Pryce (ep. 237) , Kaburagi (ep. 250) , Restaurant Owner (ep. 266) , Additional Voices
 * Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997) - Miki Kaoru, Suzuki, Tanaka, Yamada
 * Slayers TRY (1997) - Prince Philionel, Additional Voices
 * Pokémon Chronicles (1998-2003) - Gary Oak, Dr. Namba, Crowd Members (ep. 6), Fat Badge Thief (ep. 9)
 * Magical DoReMi (1999-2000) - Additional Voices
 * One Piece (1999-present) - Butchie (4Kids Dub)
 * Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000-2004) - Weevil Underwood, Loomis
 * Fighting Foodons (2001-2002) - Cinnamonkey
 * Kirby: Right Back At Ya! (2001-2003) - Sir Gallant (ep. 54), Chef Nagoya (ep. 86)
 * Shaman King (2001-2002) - Kouji Yamada / Damayaji
 * Mew Mew Power (2002-2003) - Tarb
 * Pokémon Advanced Generation (2002-2006) - James (eps. 146-192), Meowth (eps. 146-192) , Professor Oak (eps. 186-192) , Mr. Briney (ep. 18) , Stephanie's Father (ep. 34) , Sigourney (ep. 104) , Villagers (ep. 104) , Mr. Charles Goodshow (ep. 125), Evian (ep. 156) , Station Employee #2 (ep. 157) , Skarmory's Trainer (ep. 175) , Butch (ep. 176), Oriba (ep. 176) , Tournament Referee (ep. 176) , Dr. Namba (ep. 176), Man #A (ep. 180) , Man #B (ep. 180) , Zeus (ep. 183) , Fearow-Bot (ep. 183) , Gary Oak (eps. 187, 192), Additional Voices
 * Seven of Seven (2002) - Mayor
 * Ultimate Muscle (2002-2004) - Grandpa Muscle, Boaconda
 * Sonic X (2003-2006) - Vector, Scarship, Unit 3 Officer (ep. 1), Man (ep. 2) , Scientist B (ep. 2) , Police Officer (ep. 3) , Construction Worker A (ep. 4) , Additional Voices
 * The World of Narue (2003) - Masaki Maruo, Kazuto's Father (ep. 6)
 * The Gokusen (2004) - Gonzo Shirakawa, Kakita, Principal
 * Midori Days (2004) - Teacher (ep. 10)
 * Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos (2004) - Muneyori Yagyu, Lord of Castle (ep. 6)
 * Aria the Animation (2005) - Udo Ayanokohji
 * Pokémon Diamond & Pearl (2006-2010) - James, Meowth, Professor Oak, Gary Oak, Ramen Shop Owner (ep. 1), Boy #B (ep. 11) , Male Customer (ep. 24) , Announcer (eps. 35, 40) , Cal (ep. 42) , Zangoose's Trainer (ep. 51) , Stonecutter (ep. 57) , Butch (ep. 65) , Dr. Namba (ep. 65), Kid #B (ep. 180) , Additional Voices
 * Pokémon Best Wishes! (2010-2013) - James, Meowth, Professor Oak, Referee (ep. 82), Trainer #D (ep. 89) , Unova League Referee (eps. 104-108) , Russet (ep. 105) , Juniper's Assistant (ep. 117) , Additional Voices
 * Pokémon XY (2013-2016) - James, Meowth, Professor Oak, Myron (ep. 29), Sky Trainer (ep. 36) , MC (ep. 51) , Guard #C (ep. 111) , Additional Voices
 * Pokémon Sun & Moon (2016-2019) - James, Meowth, Professor Oak, Male Trainer in Purple Shirt (ep. 34), Additional Voices
 * Pokémon Journeys: The Series (2019-2022) - James (eps. 3-135), Meowth, Professor Oak, Gary Oak, Butch (ep. 95) , Additional Voices
 * Aim To Be A Pokémon Master (2023) - Meowth, Additional Voices

OVAs & Specials

 * Here is Greenwood (1991-1993) - Masato Ikeda (ep. 6), Mr. Ikeda (ep. 6) (CPM Dub)
 * Art of Fighting (1993) - Lt. Toudou
 * My My Mai (1993-1994) - Black Count / Dr. Ben K. Shinobi (eps. 1, 3)
 * Cool Devices (1995-1997) - Heckle
 * Battle Arena Toshinden (1996) - Fo Fai
 * Pikachu Shorts (1998-2015) - Meowth (eps. 16-17, 24-27), Munchlax (eps. 16-17) , Additional Voices
 * Maetel Legend (2000) - Jam
 * Alien Nine (2001-2002) - Kumi's Borg, Additional Voices
 * Shootfighter Tekken (2002) - Additional Voices
 * Maison Plaisir (2002) - Seiichi, Sohun
 * Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006) - James, Meowth, Professor Oak
 * Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! (2007) - Gengar
 * Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (2007) - Corphish, Gabite
 * Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness (2009) - Corphish, Gabite
 * Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening (2013) - Professor Oak
 * Pokémon - Mega Evolution Special (2014-2015) - Team Flare Scientists (ep. 4), Additional Voices
 * Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures (2015) - Additional Voices
 * Pokémon - The Arceus Chronicles (2022) - Additional Voices
 * Pokémon - The Distant Blue Sky (2022) - Meowth, Additional Voices

Anime Films

 * Gall Force: Eternal Story (1986) - Exanon
 * Pokémon: the First Movie (1998) - Fergus
 * Pokémon Ranger & the Temple of the Sea (2006) - James, Meowth, Additional Voices
 * Pokémon the Movie: The Rise of Darkrai (2007) - James, Meowth, Additional Voices
 * Pokémon the Movie: Giratina & the Sky Warrior (2008) - James, Meowth, Additional Voices
 * Pokémon the Movie: Arceus & the Jewel of Life (2009) - James, Meowth, Additional Voices
 * Pokémon the Movie: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010) - James, Meowth
 * Pokémon the Movie: Black/White - Victini & Reshiram/Zekrom (2011) - James, Meowth
 * Pokémon the Movie: Genesect & the Legend Awakened (2013) - James, Meowth
 * Pokémon the Movie: Diancie & the Cocoon of Destruction (2014) - James, Meowth
 * Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa & the Clash of Ages (2015) - James, Meowth
 * Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion & the Mechanical Marvel (2016) - James, Meowth
 * Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You! (2017) - Professor Oak, James, Meowth
 * Pokémon The Movie: The Power of Us (2018) - James, Meowth, Additional Voices
 * Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution (2019) - James, Meowth, Fergus, Additional Voices
 * Pokémon The Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020) - James, Meowth, Additional Voices

Video Game Dubbing

 * Ape Escape 2 (2002) - Yellow Monkey (US Dub)
 * One Piece: Pirate's Carnival (2005) - Blackbeard, Wyper
 * Shadow the Hedgehog (2005) - Vector the Crocodile
 * Pokémon Masters (2019-present) - James, Meowth

Voice Director

 * Lunatic Night

Writer

 * Aim To Be A Pokémon Master
 * Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution
 * Pokémon (Season 5)
 * Pokémon Advanced Generation (Seasons 6-7, 9)
 * Pokémon - The Arceus Chronicles
 * Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
 * Pokémon Best Wishes!
 * Pokémon XY
 * Pokémon Sun & Moon
 * Pokémon Journeys: The Series
 * Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
 * Pokémon - Mega Evolution Special
 * Pokémon Ranger & the Temple of the Sea
 * Pokémon the Movie: The Rise of Darkrai
 * Pokémon the Movie: Giratina & the Sky Warrior
 * Pokémon the Movie: Arceus & the Jewel of Life
 * Pokémon the Movie: Zoroark: Master of Illusions
 * Pokémon the Movie: Black/White - Victini & Reshiram/Zekrom
 * Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
 * Pokémon the Movie: Genesect & the Legend Awakened
 * Pokémon the Movie: Diancie & the Cocoon of Destruction
 * Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa & the Clash of Ages
 * Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion & the Mechanical Marvel
 * Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You!
 * Pokémon The Movie: The Power of Us
 * Pokémon The Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Trivia

 * Following the retirement of Kayzie Rogers at the start of Sun &amp; Moon series, he is the longest serving voice actor in the English dub of Pokémon until himself retried due to diagnosis with throat cancer.