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.

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

 * Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) - Bribed Boatman, Cleopatra's Portraitist

Animated Series

 * The Return of Dogtanian (1989) - Athos

Animated Films

 * The Smurfs & the Magic Flute (1976) - Hefty Smurf, Additional Voices

Anime

 * Lupin the 3rd Part II (1977-1980) - Olivera Net (ep. 2), Radio Announcer (ep. 2) , Kräusen Genhart (ep. 3) , Superintendent-General (ep. 23) , Mine Bodyguard (ep. 23) , Revolutionist (ep. 30) , Bjorn Bizby (ep. 31) , Georg (ep. 31) , Shirage (ep. 31) , Stockholm Cop (ep. 31) , Himalayan Guide (ep. 41) , Ko Shuzen/Tonnan Chin (ep. 43) , Australian Soldier (ep. 44) , Museum Director (ep. 44) , Submarine Commander (ep. 53)
 * Lonebach (Streamline Dub; ep. 145)
 * The Swiss Family Robinson (1981) - Captain Morton
 * 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)
 * Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1987-1989) - Dog (ep. 1), Friday (eps. 10-13) , Muscles (ep. 14) , Old Woodsman (ep. 15) , Josephine's Brother #1 (ep. 16) , Farmer (ep. 17) , Reaper (ep. 17) , Prince #2 (ep. 34) , General #2 (ep. 43)
 * 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, MC (ep. 95) (Viz Dub)
 * Sailor Moon SuperS (1995-1996) - Grandpa Hino (Viz Dub)
 * Street Fighter II V (1995) - Additional Voices (Animaze Dub)
 * 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)
 * Vampire Princess Miyu (1997-1998) - Captain (ep. 13), Chang (ep. 16)
 * Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) - Giraffe (ep. 6)
 * 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) - Zariwari (ep. 8), Bessus (eps. 9-12)
 * 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)
 * Shinzo (2000) - Additional Voices
 * Cyborg 009 (2001-2002) - Great Britain (Cyborg 007), Additional Voices
 * Rave Master (2001-2002) - Cheeks
 * Duel Masters (2002-2006) - Maruo Kadoko (eps. 53-65)
 * Naruto (2002-2007) - Zetsu (Black), Jirobo, Gamabunta, Choza Akimichi, Waraji (ep. 13) , Zōri (ep. 13)
 * 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) - Tessai Tsukabishi, Don Kanonji, Sadamoto Saionji, Additional Voices
 * Viewtiful Joe (2004-2005) - Biker Thug Leader (ep. 5)
 * 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)
 * Nodame Cantabile (2007) - Kai Dunn, Chef (ep. 2)
 * Kill la Kill (2013-2014) - Barazo Mankanshoku
 * Tenkai Knights (2013-2014) - Scorpidon
 * Dragon Ball Super (2015-present) - Leader (ep. 2) (Bang Zoom! Dub)
 * 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)
 * Mob Psycho 100 (2016-present) - Dimple, Narrator
 * Little Witch Academia (2017) - Fafnir (ep. 5)
 * Back Street Girls: Gokudols (2018) - Additional Voices
 * Lost Song (2018) - Talgia Hokley
 * Devilman Crybaby (2018) - Jinmen, Fikira, Reijiro Fudo (ep. 4)

OVAs & Specials

 * Megazone 23 - Part I (1985) - Bus Driver (Streamline Dub)
 * Wild 7 (1994-1995) - Hebopoi, Prosecutor Narusawa

Anime Films

 * Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato (1978) - Pete Conroy, Morta
 * Barefoot Gen (1983) - Crying Man
 * Lensman (1984) - Additional Voices (Harmony Gold Dub)
 * Castle in the Sky (1986) - Additional Voices (Buena Vista Dub)
 * Akira (1988) - Additional Voices (Animaze Dub)
 * Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994) - Dhalsim, Zangief
 * Ghost in the Shell (1995) - Ishikawa
 * Appleseed (2004) - Elder, Bar Troublemaker, Soldier (Animaze Dub)
 * 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
 * A Silent Voice (2016) - Principal, Additional Voices
 * Lu Over the Wall (2017) - Chairman

Voice Director

 * Battle B-Daman
 * Bleach
 * Crayon Shin-chan (Phuuz Dub)
 * Cyborg 009
 * Digimon: Digital Monsters
 * Duel Masters (Season 3)
 * Eagle Riders
 * Rurouni Kenshin (Sony Dub)
 * Shinzo

Writer

 * Battle B-Daman
 * Bleach
 * Digimon 02 (eps. 12, 24, 43)
 * Ox Tales
 * Sailor Moon R (Viz Dub)
 * Sailor Moon S (Viz Dub)
 * Shinzo
 * Super Pig (eps. 1, 3, 6, 11, 14)