Steve Blum

Steven Jay Blum (born April 28, 1960) is an American voice actor. He's known for providing the voice of Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop, Eikichi Onizuka in Great Teacher Onizuka, Mugen in Samurai Champloo, Roger Smith in The Big O and Orochimaru in Naruto.

Career
His credits include the voice of Spike Spiegel in the anime show Cowboy Bebop; Zeb Orrelios in Star Wars Rebels; Mugen in Samurai Champloo; Roger Smith from The Big O; Orochimaru, Zabuza, Ōnoki and Ao in the Naruto anime; and Wolverine in numerous games and in the animated series Wolverine and the X-Men, the animated movie Hulk Vs, The Super Hero Squad Show and the Marvel Anime X-Men. He also provided the voice of Jack Cayman, the main character of the video game MadWorld; Captain Foley, the venerable company commander, and Tank Dempsey, the comic relief in the Call of Duty series; Professor Galvez in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker; Grayson Hunt, the main protagonist of Bulletstorm; and Gorim, Oghren, and First Enchanter Irving in the 2009 video game Dragon Age: Origins. He also provides the voice of Vincent Valentine in the Final Fantasy VII compilation.

In September 2000, Blum voiced TOM, the robotic host of Cartoon Network's Toonami programming block. Blum replaced Sonny Strait in the character's second through fourth incarnations, until the cancellation of Toonami on September 20, 2008. When Toonami was revived on May 26, 2012, Blum returned as the voice of TOM. He is also the announcer for 7-Eleven's "Oh Thank Heaven" television and radio advertisements, and partnered with Vic Mignogna in the series Real Fans of Genius (a parody of Anheuser-Busch's Real Men of Genius radio ad campaign).

He is also well known in American Union animation as the voices of Heatblast, Ghostfreak, and Vilgax in the Ben 10 franchise; Jamie in Megas XLR; Yakky Doodle and Clamhead in Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law; Smytus in My Life as a Teenage Robot. He is also known for his voice portrayals of Starscream in Transformers: Prime; Count Vertigo in DC Showcase: Green Arrow and Young Justice; Red Skull, Beta Ray Bill and Wolverine in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes; Melbourne O'Riley in What's New, Scooby-Doo?; Amon in The Legend of Korra; and Zoltun Kulle in Diablo III.

On June 5, 2012, he was awarded a Guinness World Record for being the most prolific video game voice actor, having 261 credited appearances on May 10.

In October of 2021, Blum and his wife, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, relocated from Los Angeles to Hawaii, where they currently reside.

On May 22, 2022, Blum was diagnosed with COVID-19.

Films

 * Blowback: Love & Death (1991) - Joe
 * Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) - Starskyus, "Superpower" Soldier #1

Animated Series

 * Walter Melon (1997-1998) - Franz Polo (ep. 2a), Steve McKeen (ep. 2b) , Rebel (ep. 13a) , Hercules (ep. 14a) , Minotaur (ep. 14a) , Blabbela (ep. 17b) , Dr. Stein (ep. 18a)
 * Mummy Nanny (2001) - Mr. Elsewhere, Customs Agent (ep. 1)
 * Totally Spies! (2001-2013) - King Kurpet (ep. 6), Medieval Farmer (ep. 6)
 * Scissor Seven (2018-present) - Wedding Guest (ep. 1), Passerby (ep. 1) , Boy (ep. 6) , Stanian (ep. 7) , Rich Man (ep. 8) , Latte (ep. 10) , Chicken Farm Boss (eps. 12-13) , Leader Killer League (ep. 25) , Blackbird (ep. 34) , Additional Voices
 * Trese (2021) - Datu Talagbusao, Ibwa (ep. 1), Aswang Butcher (ep. 4)

Animated Films

 * Armageddon (1996) - Commander Kaseros, Assassin
 * The Little Polar Bear (2001) - Henry
 * A Cat in Paris (2010) - Nico
 * The Painting (2011) - Self-Portrait
 * Top Cat Begins (2015) - Additional Voices
 * Sheep & Wolves (2016) - Additional Voices

Anime

 * Fist of the North Star (1984-1987) - Shin, Bar Patron (ep. 34)
 * El-Hazard: The Wanderers (1995-1996) - Additional Voices
 * Saint Tail (1995-1996) - Gen'ichiro Haneoka
 * Street Fighter II V (1995) - Dhalsim (Animaze Dub)
 * Rurouni Kenshin (1996-1998) - Makoto Shishio, Toma Sakaki (eps. 15-16), Police Officer (ep. 61) (Media Blasters Dub)
 * Battle Athletes Victory (1997-1998) - Grant Oldman
 * Vampire Princess Miyu (1997-1998) - Saori's Friend (ep. 9), Ryuji (ep. 11) , Homeroom Teacher (ep. 12) , Maki's Father (ep. 12) , Barrow (eps. 13-14) , Bus Driver (ep. 15) , Yui-Li's Father (ep. 16) , Additional Voices
 * Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) - Spike Spiegel
 * El-Hazard: The Alternative World (1998) - Dall Narcis
 * Initial D: First Stage (1998) - Keisuke Takahashi, Papa (Tokyopop Dub)
 * Outlaw Star (1998) - Guugaku (ep. 1), Blue 2 (ep. 1)
 * Serial Experiments Lain (1998) - Teacher (eps. 8, 13), Newscaster (ep. 10)
 * Trigun (1998) - Professor Nebraska (ep. 5), Kesskass (ep. 6) , Roderick Thieves Co-Captain (ep. 15)
 * The Big O (1999-2003) - Roger Smith
 * I'm Gonna Be An Angel! (1999) - Yūsuke, Additional Voices
 * The Legend of Black Heaven (1999) - Crewmember (ep. 9), Joseph Watanabe (ep. 10)
 * Android Kikaider: The Animation (2000-2001) - Saburo / Hakaider
 * DinoZaurs (2000) - Drago Wing
 * Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (2000) - Saizo Henchman (ep. 12), Junzaburo Shiina (ep. 13)
 * Digimon 02 (2000-2001) - Flamedramon, Raidramon, Magnamon, Pururumon, Poromon, BlackWarGreymon, Young Gennai (ep. 50), Punimon (ep. 50)
 * Gate Keepers (2000) - Jim Skylark
 * Love Hina (2000) - Masayuki Haitani, Hinata Elder, Keitaro's Father (ep. 1), Yasuhara Maehara (ep. 2) , Campus Guard (ep. 5) , Male Student (ep. 5) , Director (ep. 6) , Principal (ep. 7) , Evil Dragon King (ep. 8) , Alligator (ep. 10) , Lamba Lu (ep. 10) , Photographer (ep. 11) , Man in Boat (ep. 21) , Naru's Father (ep. 22) , Dog (ep. 25)
 * Mon Colle Knights (2000) - Storm Angel, Giant (ep. 3), Count Dracula (ep. 4) , Elf King (ep. 7)
 * Shinzo (2000) - Mushrambo, Sago, Big Blue Brother 1, Eilis, Additional Voices
 * Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2000) - Fortress Maximus, W.A.R.S., Dark Scream, Truck Crewman (ep. 2), Ship Crewman 2 (ep. 5)
 * Vandread (2000) - Duero McPhile
 * Cosmo Warrior Zero (2001) - Captain Harlock
 * Cyborg 009 (2001-2002) - Cyborg 0013, Dr. Claus Van Bogoot, Commander Farej (eps. 14-17), Additional Voices
 * Digimon Tamers (2001-2002) - Kenta Kitagawa, Mitsuo Yamaki, Gigimon, Guilmon, Growlmon, WarGrowlmon, Megidramon, Gallantmon, Gallantmon Crimson Mode (Share With Brian Beacock)
 * Geneshaft (2001) - Larry (eps. 6-7)
 * Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden (2001) - Toh Ryuga, Yoshihiko Gunji, Additional Voices
 * Rave Master (2001-2002) - Young Shiba Roses, Additional Voices
 * s-CRY-ed (2001) - Kazuma Torisuna
 * Vandread: The Second Stage (2001) - Duero McPhile, Additional Voices
 * Digimon Frontier (2002-2003) - J.P. Shibayama, Beetlemon, MetalKabuterimon, Gallantmon (ep. 17)
 * Duel Masters (2002-2006) - Kyoshiro Kokujo (eps. 53-65), Extreme Bucketman
 * Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002-2003) - The Laughing Man, Baby Ruth (ep. 9)
 * Gun Frontier (2002) - Franklin Harlock Jr.
 * Heat Guy J (2002-2003) - Kia Freeborn, Jeweler (ep. 19), Businessman A (ep. 20) , Officer A (ep. 20)
 * Naruto (2002-2007) - Orochimaru, Zabuza Momochi, Sazanami, Kagero Fuma (male form), Gato's Thug (ep. 11) , Vendor (ep. 11) , Sash Mercenary (ep. 19) , Wave Villager A (ep. 19) , Medical Ninja (ep. 47) , Kanpō (ep. 63) , Medical Personnel (ep. 63) , Riichi's Partner (ep. 68) , Goshiki (ep. 90) , Gambler (ep. 92) , Aniki (ep. 101) , Shinta (ep. 114) , Weasel Kamatari (ep. 125) , Kaguya Clan Member (ep. 126) , Kusushi (ep. 135) , Hanzaki Corp B (ep. 137) , Iyashi (ep. 143) , Mizuki's Teammate B (ep. 145) , Old Farmer (ep. 161) , Funeral Priest (ep. 186)
 * The Twelve Kingdoms (2002-2003) - Meiken, Additional Voices
 * .hack//Legend of the Twilight (2003) - Sanjuro Sunaarashi
 * Gungrave (2003-2004) - Ballabird Lee, Escort (ep. 6), Lightning Thug #3 (ep. 6)
 * Last Exile (2003) - Vincent Alzey
 * Wolf's Rain (2003) - Darcia, Elder (eps. 19-20)
 * Zatch Bell! (2003-2006) - Gofure, Dr. Hakase, Roberto Weil, Shin (ep. 10), Additional Voices
 * Battle B-Daman (2004) - Cain (eps. 3-37), Ababa, Meowmigo #3, B-Daman Player (ep. 3) , Mr. Browbeaten (ep. 38)
 * Phoenix (2004) - Emperor Tenji, Getsudan, Man (ep. 7), Soldier (ep. 7) , Governor (ep. 9) , Oyori (ep. 10)
 * Samurai Champloo (2004-2005) - Mugen
 * Blood+ (2005-2006) - Aston Collins, Moses, Mr. Grant, Punk A (ep. 27), Black Suit A (ep. 31) , Black Suit B (ep. 31) , U.S. Secretary of Defense (ep. 33) , Butler (ep. 39) , President (ep. 39) , Staff (ep. 42) , Reporter B (ep. 48)
 * Idaten Jump (2005-2006) - Takashi Yamato, Gen, Koei, X-Zone Police Officer (ep. 1), Terry the Megatron (ep. 2) , Poison Spider Team Member (ep. 3) , Zentaro (ep. 3) , Crewman (ep. 6) , Go (ep. 8) , Jero's Dad (ep. 14) , Subway Driver (ep. 14) , Subway Passenger (ep. 14)
 * IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix (2005-2006) - Alex Cunningham
 * Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006-2007) - Kyōshirō Tōdō, Soldier (ep. 1), Additional Voices
 * Digimon Data Squad (2006-2007) - Falcomon, Peckmon, Crowmon, Ravemon, Ravemon Burst Mode
 * Ghost Slayers Ayashi (2006-2007) - Yukiatsu Ryudo
 * Afro Samurai (2007) - Assassin (ep. 4)
 * Gurren Lagann (2007) - Leeron Littner
 * Naruto Shippūden (2007-2017) - Orochimaru, Zabuza Momochi, Ao, Ōnoki, Chōmei, Hamura Ōtsutsuki, Kigiri, Kizashi Haruno, A/First Raikage, Hinoe, Juzo Biwa, Medical Ninja (eps. 9-11), Sand Ninja (ep. 9) , Hyo (ep. 35) , ANBU (ep. 112) , Tetsuru (ep. 116) , Bartender (ep. 129) , Allied Ninja (ep. 300) , Allied Ninja (eps. 304-305) , Allied Ninja (ep. 316) , Leaf Ninja (ep. 350) , Allied Ninja (ep. 372)
 * Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (2008) - Kyōshirō Tōdō, Additional Voices
 * Stitch! (2008-2011) - Sparky, Felix, Fukuda, BooGoo, Tachichu (ep. 3), Monster Fish (ep. 27) , Frankenstein (ep. 29) , Khan (ep. 31) , Hammerface (ep. 33) , Captain (ep. 37) , Produce Man (ep. 39) , Yamada (ep. 42) , Pokopon (ep. 43) , Monster (eps. 44, 46) , Prison Guard (ep. 50) , Kixx (eps. 52, 70) , God of Storms (ep. 53) , Ploot (ep. 54) , Alien Officer (ep. 55) , Sprout (eps. 56, 63) , Boy (ep. 60) , Chief Pierre (ep. 61) , The Fear Conqueror (ep. 69) , Captain (ep. 77) , Slushy (ep. 77) , Mouse (ep. 85)
 * Kurokami: The Animation (2009) - Bernhart, Hermann (ep. 4)
 * Durarara!! (2010) - Kyōhei Kadota, Man A (ep. 5)
 * Blade (2011) - Kikyo Mikage, Captain McRay, Old High Council Member (ep. 8), Young High Council Member (ep. 8)
 * Wolverine (2011) - Kikyo Mikage, Minions (ep. 4), Madripoor Thug (ep. 7)
 * X-Men (2011) - Logan/Wolverine, Mutant Patients (ep. 6)
 * Tiger & Bunny (2011) - Jake Martinez
 * Tenkai Knights (2013-2014) - Mr. Nash, Boreas, Granox
 * Durarara!!x2 (2015-2016) - Kyohei Kadota, Giichiro Shijima (ep. 22)
 * Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017-present) - Orochimaru, Tofu, Ōnoki
 * FLCL: Alternative (2018) - Dennis Yoga
 * Baki (2018-2020) - Doppo Orochi, Shinshikai 2 (ep. 9), Additional Voices (eps, 35-39) (Netflix Dub)
 * Sword Art Online: Alicization (2018-2020) - Shasta
 * Ultraman (2019-present) - Adad, West High Student 2 (ep. 1), Criminal (ep. 3) , Man In Green Sweater (ep. 3) , Man In Sweater (ep. 4) , West High Student (ep. 7)
 * Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019-present) - Kyōgai
 * Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045 (2020-present) - Hemp Man (ep. 3), Obsidian CEO (ep. 3) , Government Official (ep. 4) , Patrick Huge (ep. 5) , Additional Voices

Anime Shorts

 * IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix (2003) - Cunningham

OVAs & Specials

 * Outlanders (1986) - Operator (Animaze Dub)
 * Black Magic M-66 (1987) - Professor Mathews, Additional Voices
 * The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor (1989-1992) - Agito Makishima, Gregole (ep. 1), Custodian (ep. 3) , Zancrus (ep. 4)
 * Bastard!! (1992) - Ninja Master Gara, Gara's Father
 * Giant Robo: The Animation (1992-1998) - Tetsugyu, Genya, Additional Voices (Animaze Dub)
 * Ambassador Magma (1993) - Magma, Fumiaki Asaka, Goa Agent (eps. 3-4), Additional Voices
 * Moldiver (1993) - Kaoru Misaki
 * Orguss 02 (1993-1995) - Skalamanga de la Shanty, Gillofer, Marine Salvage Crew Foreman (ep. 1), Rivilian Airplane Gunner B (ep. 1) , Nashua (ep. 5) , Philimon (ep. 5) , Rivilian Soldier A (ep. 5) , Additional Voices
 * Macross Plus (1994-1995) - Marj Gueldoa
 * Phantom Quest Corp. (1994-1995) - Toru Nakasugi
 * 3x3 Eyes: Legend of the Divine Demon (1995-1996) - Tin Zin, Jake McDonald, Ran Pao Pao, Grandpa Ayanokoji (ep. 1) (Orion Dub)
 * Armitage III (1995) - Kelly's Manager, Additional Voices
 * El-Hazard: The Magnificent World (1995-1996) - Additional Voices
 * Hyper Doll (1995) - Boss, Additional Voices
 * Magical Girl Pretty Sammy (1995-1997) - Announcer (ep. 2), Digital Agent (ep. 2) , SynchroniCity Programmer (ep. 2) , Strolling Father (ep. 2) , Underground Software Dealer (ep. 2) , Voltaic Vacuum Boy (ep. 2)
 * Tokyo Revelation (1995) - Kojiro Soma, Additional Voices
 * Battle Athletes (1997-1998) - Grant Oldman
 * El-Hazard 2: The Magnificent World (1997) - Additional Voices
 * Sol Bianca: The Legacy (1999-2000) - Rammy
 * éX-Driver (2000-2001) - Todo (eps. 5-6)
 * FLCL (2000-2001) - Masashi Masamune, Miyu-Miyu, Security Guard (ep. 2), Additional Voices
 * X: Episode 0 (2001) - Yuto Kigai
 * Naruto: Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! (2003) - Murasame
 * Ghost Slayer Ayashi: Ayashi Divine Comedy (2007) - Yukiatsu Ryudo
 * Strait Jacket (2007-2008) - Leiot Steinberg

Anime Films

 * Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981) - Char Aznable
 * Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow (1981) - Char Aznable
 * Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounter in Space (1982) - Char Aznable
 * They Were Eleven (1986) - King Mayan Baceska, Amazon Carnias, Dolph Tasta
 * Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise (1987) - General's Right Hand, Air Force Member 3, Noble 2, History Show Narrator, Launch Site Announcement 2, Launch Site Announcement 3, Male Bar Patron
 * Akira (1988) - Terrorist 1, Nurse, Radio Reporter 3 (Animaze Dub)
 * Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994) - T. Hawk, Reporter 1, Calcutta Soldier, Ring Announcer, VTOL Pilot
 * Ghost in the Shell (1995) - Additional Voices
 * Ninku the Movie (1995) - Fake Aicho
 * Black Jack: The Movie (1996) - Doctor, Olympic Game Commentator
 * Tenchi the Movie: Tenchi in Love (1996) - Galaxy Police Controller
 * Perfect Blue (1997) - Mima Fan, Truck Driver
 * Ah! My Goddess: The Movie (2000) - Celestin, Newscaster
 * Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie 2: The Sealed Card (2000) - Yoshiyuki Terada
 * Digimon: The Movie (2000) - Flamedramon, Magnamon, Poromon, Raidramon, Computer Voice 1
 * Street Fighter Alpha (2000) - Ken Masters
 * Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) - Spike Spiegel
 * Digimon: Revenge of Diaboromon (2001) - Poromon
 * Metropolis (2001) - Acetylene Lamp
 * Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005) - Vincent Valentine
 * Naruto The Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005) - Sand Ninja
 * Tekkonkinkreet (2006) - Doctor
 * 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007) - Additional Voices (Bang Zoom! Dub)
 * Naruto The Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2007) - Additional Voices
 * Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008) - Gregg Glenn
 * Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009) - Man A, Assassins
 * Expelled from Paradise (2014) - Zarik "Dingo" Kajiwara
 * Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019) - Kyōshirō Tōdō, Sayoko
 * Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019) - Gootrude, Kon
 * Promare (2019) - Ignis Ex

Video Game Dubbing

 * Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout (1997) - Goku, Vegetto
 * Brave Fencer Musashi (1998) - Colonel Capricciola, Jester, Jon
 * Samurai Warriors (2004) - Keiji Maeda
 * Ape Escape 3 (2005) - Yellow Monkey (US Dub)
 * Dead Rising (2006) - Cliff Hudson, Roger Hall, Additional Voices
 * MagnaCarta 2 (2009) - Schuenzeit Baren
 * Final Fantasy XIII-2 (2011) - Arbiter of Time, Additional Voices
 * Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (2013) - Ranulph
 * Ace Combat: Infinity (2014) - Additional Voices
 * Final Fantasy XV (2016-2019) - Additional Voices
 * Judgment (2018) - Toru Higashi
 * Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (2019) - High Roller
 * Lost Judgment (2021) - Toru Higashi
 * Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Hinokami Chronicles (2021) - Kyogai

Writer

 * MegaMan NT Warrior
 * MegaMan NT Warrior: Axess
 * Naruto