Veronica Taylor

Kathleen McInerney, known professionally as Veronica Taylor, (born December 4, 1965) is an American voice actress known for her dubbing work in English-language adaptations of Japanese anime, in particular for voicing Ash Ketchum in the Pokémon anime for the first eight seasons.

Biography
Having always wanted to act since she was in her first play when she was five, Taylor went to The Catholic University of America and Brandeis University to learn acting. She was featured in numerous plays and toured with National Players under the leadership of William H. (Bill) Graham, who was the Chairman of Catholic U's Drama Department, and other stage companies in the Washington, D.C. area and other cities all around the United States for a few years before settling in New York.

Her other roles include Delia Ketchum, May, and Ash (4Kids dub) in the Pokémon anime meta series, April O'Neil from the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun in The Slayers TV series, voice of Mangchi in the English dub of Hammerboy, the voice of Nico Robin in the 4Kids dub of One Piece, and the voice of Setsuna Meioh / Sailor Pluto in the Viz Media dub of Sailor Moon and Sailor Moon Crystal.

Taylor has also lent her voice to narrate audio books written by Judy Blume, Wendy Mass, Danielle Steel, Linda Castillo, Louise Erdrich and Mary Kay Andrews among others. She has also narrated for Gayle Foreman.

TV Series

 * Money Heist (2017-present) - Additional Voices (VSI Dub)

Animated Series

 * Funky Cops (2002-2004) - Woman (ep. 14), Additional Voices (4Kids Dub)
 * Winx Club (2004-present) - Diaspro, Alice, Professor Zarathustra (4Kids Dub)
 * Huntik: Secrets & Seekers (2009-2012) - Scarlet Byrne, Sandra Lambert, Additional Voices

Animated Specials

 * The Fight for the FoxBox (2003) - April O'Neil, Abby, Lucien Cramp

Animated Films

 * The Boy Who Wanted To Be a Bear (2002) - Mother Eskimo
 * Ratatoing (2007) - Maria
 * Mia and the Migoo (2008) - Juliette
 * Little & Big Monsters (2009) - Additional Voices

Anime

 * Patlabor: The Mobile Police (1989-1990) - Prince (ep. 13), Takao (ep. 15) , Satoru (ep. 16) , Tamiko Shinshi (eps. 25, 35) , Naoyo Yamada (ep. 37) , Momoko Sakurayama (eps. 40, 43)
 * Sailor Moon (1992-1993) - Janelyn (ep. 39), Katarina / Papillon (ep. 42) (Viz Dub)
 * The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993) - Shia Has
 * Sailor Moon R (1993-1994) - Setsuna Meioh/Sailor Pluto, Unazuki Furuhata, Bully (ep. 52), Admirer (ep. 55) , Omazinai Customer (ep. 65) , Akumuda (ep. 69) , Catty Girl (ep. 80) (Viz Dub)
 * Tama & Friends (1993-1994) - Amy, Andrea's Mother (ep. 10)
 * Sailor Moon S (1994-1995) - Setsuna Meioh/Sailor Pluto, Unazuki Furuhata, Scar (ep. 96) (Viz Dub)
 * The Legend of Snow White (1994-1995) - Memole's Aunt (US Dub)
 * Sailor Moon SuperS (1995-1996) - Unazuki Furuhata (Viz Dub)
 * Sailor Moon Sailor Stars (1996-1997) - Setsuna Meioh/Sailor Pluto, Lily (ep. 171)
 * The Slayers (1995) - Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun (eps. 14-26)
 * Slayers NEXT (1996) - Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun, Auntie Aqua (ep. 19) Additional Voices
 * Pokémon (1997-2002) - Ash Ketchum, Delia Ketchum, Winthrop's Trainer (ep. 124), Judge #2 (ep. 135) , Sophia (ep. 187)
 * Slayers TRY (1997) - Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun, Additional Voices
 * Pokémon Chronicles (1998-2003) - Ash Ketchum, May, Delia Ketchum, Hun (eps. 1-3)
 * Magical DoReMi (1999-2000) - Additional Voices
 * One Piece (1999-present) - Young Sanji, Nico Robin (4Kids Dub)
 * Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000-2004) - Kenta, Chris
 * Fighting Foodons (2001-2002) - Clawdia, Dia (ep. 25)
 * Kirby: Right Back At Ya! (2001-2003) - Sirica, Rowlin (ep. 38), Additional Voices
 * Shaman King (2001-2002) - Iron Maiden Jeanne, Tamara, Tilda, Kanae
 * Mew Mew Power (2002-2003) - Corina's Nana (eps. 3, 10), Becky (eps. 4, 16) , Mary Lou (ep. 6) , Miss Rosbe (ep. 20)
 * Pokémon Advanced Generation (2002-2006) - Ash Ketchum (eps. 1-145), May (eps. 1-145) , Delia Ketchum (eps. 126-133) , Sara's Mother (eps. 44-45) , Mariah (ep. 86) , Red (ep. 86)
 * Ultimate Muscle (2002-2004) - Kid Muscle's Mother
 * Samurai Deeper Kyo (2003) - Yuya Shiina
 * Shadow Star Narutaru (2003) - Shoko Fukuyama (ep. 10), Hiroko's Mother (ep. 11) , Additional Voices
 * Sonic X (2003-2006) - Lindsay Thorndyke, Additional Voices
 * Phoenix (2004) - Sakonnosuke, Yaobikuni, Reiko, Fuki (ep. 4), Boy (ep. 6) , Empress (ep. 11)
 * Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (2004-2008) - Fonda Fontaine (eps. 53-155), Female Obelisk Blue Student (ep. 60) , Princess Rose (ep. 74)
 * Dinosaur King (2007-2008) - Max Taylor, Aki Taylor, Dr. Cretacia, Meena (ep. 33)
 * The Slayers Revolution (2008) - Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun, Jessie's Owner (ep. 3), Tom's Owner (ep. 4) , Running Girl (ep. 4) , Rich Girl (ep. 7) , Taforashian (ep. 11)
 * Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (2008-2011) - Carly Carmine, Ancient Fairy Dragon, Haluna (ep. 108)
 * Kurokami: The Animation (2009) - Yuki Kaionji, Emi, Maid (ep. 7), Kuro's Mother (ep. 7) , Daughter (ep. 14) , Masagami (Old Woman) (eps. 20-22)
 * The Slayers Evolution-R (2009) - Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun, Messenger Boy (ep. 6), Fruit Vendor (ep. 7) , Abel's Mother (ep. 8) , Mother (ep. 9) , Fearful Boy (ep. 10)
 * Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (2011-2014) - Mira Tsukumo, Ponta
 * Sailor Moon Crystal (2014-2016) - Setsuna Meioh/Sailor Pluto, Housewife (ep. 3)
 * Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (2016) - Ayame Yomogawa, Sayo, Female Bushi (ep. 1), Shino (ep. 12)
 * Dragon Ball Super (2017-2018) - Brianne de Chateau/Ribrianne (FUNimation Dub)
 * FLCL: Alternative (2018) - Mimi
 * Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (2019) - Pauline
 * Akudama Drive (2020) - Boss
 * The God of High School (2020) - Mira Yoo
 * Great Pretender (2020) - Miki Edamura, Additional Voices

Anime Shorts

 * Let's Go! Tamagotchi (2007) - Flowertchi, Tosakatchi, Togetchi, Hinotamatchi, Mamametchi (ep. 6), Princess Tamako (ep. 10) , Building (ep. 12)

OVAs & Specials

 * Time Stranger (1985) - Remy Shimada (Central Park Media Dub)
 * Gall Force: Earth Chapter (1989-1990) - Melody, Fortin, Mitty (Manga Corps Dub)
 * Harlock Saga (1999) - Emeraldas, Freya
 * Pokémon: The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin (1999) - Mrs. Fuji
 * Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2000) - Ash Ketchum
 * Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time (2005) - Yumemi Hidaka, Toche, Additional Voices
 * Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010-2014) - Additional Voices
 * Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (2015-2018) - Astaria Tor Deikun

Anime Films

 * Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985) - Giovanni
 * Grave of the Fireflies (1988) - Mother (Central Park Media Dub)
 * Sailor Moon S: Hearts in Ice (1994) - Setsuna Meioh / Sailor Pluto (Viz Dub)
 * Yu Yu Hakusho: Poltergeist Report (1994) - Botan, Yukina
 * Sailor Moon Super S: Black Dream Hole (1995) - Setsuna Meioh / Sailor Pluto (Viz Dub)
 * Jungle Emperor Leo (1997) - Lyre
 * Pokémon: the First Movie (1998) - Ash Ketchum
 * Pokémon: the Movie 2000 (1999) - Ash Ketchum, Delia Ketchum
 * Pokémon 3: Spell of the Unknown (2000) - Ash Ketchum, Delia Ketchum
 * Kai Doh Maru (2001) - Kintoki Sataka
 * Pokémon 4Ever (2001) - Ash Ketchum, Towa
 * Pokémon Heroes (2002) - Ash Ketchum
 * Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker (2003) - Ash Ketchum, May
 * Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2004) - Ash Ketchum, May
 * Pokémon the Movie: Lucario & the Mystery of Mew (2005) - Ash Ketchum, May
 * Napping Princess (2017) - Ikumi
 * Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) - Berryblue
 * Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato (2019) - Ayame Yomogawa, Sayo, Little Girl, Unato Woman 5
 * Sailor Moon Eternal (2021) - Setsuna Meioh / Sailor Pluto

Video Game Dubbing

 * Ape Escape 2 (2002) - Jimmy, Pink Monkey (US Dub)
 * One Piece: Grand Adventure (2005) - Nico Robin
 * One Piece: Grand Battle (2005) - Nico Robin
 * One Piece: Pirate's Carnival (2005) - Nico Robin
 * Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links (2016) - Carly Carmine
 * Dragon Ball Legends (2018) - Ribrianne
 * Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019) - Manuela

Voice Director

 * Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn