Kirk Thornton

Kirk Thornton (born May 13, 1956) is an American voice actor, director, and script writer working mainly with English-language versions of Japanese anime shows.

He is known for playing tough or grouchy men in dubbed anime and video games. According to Anime News Network, Thornton boasts the most credits of any male voice actor who does English language dubbing, and in the field in general, is second only to Wendee Lee in total credits. To date he has been in over two hundred voice-over productions for Japanese animation.

Some of his most notable roles include Brandon Heat in Gungrave, Hotohori in Fushigi Yūgi, Jin in Samurai Champloo, Hajime Saito in Rurouni Kenshin, Jet Link in Cyborg 009, Don Patch in Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, and numerous Digimon.

Animated Series

 * The Return of Dogtanian (1989) - Pedigree Hood, King's Servant (ep. 12), Blancbec's Guard (ep. 24) , Driver (ep. 24) , Soldier (ep. 25) , Richelieu's Courier (ep. 26)

Animated Films

 * The Satellite Girl and Milk Cow (2014) - Merlin

Anime

 * Lupin the 3rd Part II (1977-1980) - Fake Lupin (ep. 16), Jinkuro (ep. 21) , Thug (ep. 22) , Ghouls (eps. 50-51)
 * Schmidt (Streamline Dub; ep. 145)
 * Fist of the North Star (1984-1987) - Toki, Spade, Amiba, Villager (ep. 1), Medica (ep. 2) , God's Army Commander (ep. 6) , Temjina (ep. 19) , Fang Clan Member (ep. 23) , Kenshiro Look-Alike (ep. 31) , Amiba's Servant (ep. 33)
 * Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1987-1989) - Rapunzel's Father (ep. 29), General #1 (ep. 43)
 * Sailor Moon (1992-1993) - Sakiko's Father (ep. 20), Butler (ep. 37) , News Reporter (ep. 45) (Viz Dub)
 * Teknoman (1992-1993) - Additional Voices
 * Marmalade Boy (1994-1995) - Principal (ep. 51)
 * Sailor Moon S (1994-1995) - Takao (ep. 6) (Viz Dub)
 * Super Pig (1994-1995) - Milton Massen
 * Saint Tail (1995-1996) - Potato Man (ep. 2), Pet Shop Owner (ep. 3)
 * Street Fighter II V (1995) - Guile (Animaze Dub)
 * Rurouni Kenshin (1996-1998) - Chō Sawagejō, Kanryu Takeda, Jinpu, Grandfather (ep. 2), Thug 4 (ep. 2) , Cop 5 (ep. 3) , Cop Victim 2 (ep. 3) , Activist 3 (ep. 4) , Drunk (ep. 4) , Additional Voices (Sony Dub)
 * Hajime Saitō, Heihachiro Sasaki (eps. 15-16), Sakuramaru (eps. 19-21) , Ginjo (eps. 26-27) , Soldier (ep. 46) , Officer (ep. 53) , Samurai Child 1 (ep. 53) , Kaita (eps. 84-88) , Sanada Ninja (ep. 86) , Police Officer (ep. 89) , Laborer (ep. 91) , Officer (eps. 92-93) , Office Worker (ep. 93) , Water Clan Shiki (ep. 93) , Additional Voices (Media Blasters Dub)
 * Vampire Princess Miyu (1997-1998) - Mr. Oshima (ep. 5), Shinma Ryu (eps. 13-14)
 * The Adventures of Mini-Goddess (1998-1999) - Sambo the First (ep. 19), Kagero (ep. 19) , Additional Voices
 * Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) - Asimov Solensan (ep. 1), Shuttle Passenger (ep. 8)
 * Outlaw Star (1998) - Crackerjack (ep. 14), Ark Manaf (ep. 23)
 * Serial Experiments Lain (1998) - Masami Eiri
 * Trigun (1998) - Rai-Dei the Blade, Barfly 2 (ep. 1), Barfly 5 (ep. 1) , Sheriff (ep. 1) , Panicking Townsman (ep. 3) , Cop (ep. 4) , Man C (ep. 11) , Gossiper 1 (ep. 14) , Ship Dweller (ep. 21) , Townsman (ep. 21) , Additional Voices
 * The Big O (1999-2003) - R. Instro (ep. 6)
 * Digimon: Digital Monsters (1999-2000) - Tsunomon, Gabumon, Garurumon, WereGarurumon, MetalGarurumon
 * Reign: The Conqueror (1999) - Demosthenes (ep. 5)
 * Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (2000) - Restaurant Owner (ep. 2), Barkeep (ep. 8) , Saki Transporter (ep. 9) , Townsman (ep. 9) , Yakuza Leader (ep. 10) , Bar Patron #3 (ep. 12)
 * Digimon 02 (2000-2001) - Gabumon, Garurumon, WereGarurumon, Mummymon, Eldest Poi Brother,
 * DinoZaurs (2000) - Professor Gale, King of Atlantis (ep. 19)
 * Fighting Spirit (2000-2002) - Masahiko Umezawa, Teacher, TV Announcer, Store Clerk (ep. 5), Friendly Applicant (ep. 9) , Councilor (ep. 20) , Chairman Kawahara (ep. 24)
 * Love Hina (2000) - Noriyasu Seta, Teacher (ep. 4), News Anchor A (ep. 6) , News Anchor B (ep. 6) , TV Announcer (ep. 6)
 * Mon Colle Knights (2000) - Fire Dragon, Centaur #4 (ep. 14)
 * Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2000) - Doctor Onishi, Carl's Father, Ship Crewman 1 (ep. 5), Assistant (ep. 8) , Hotel Clerk (ep. 16)
 * Babel II: Beyond Infinity (2001) - Roy Matthews (ep. 6), Waiter (ep. 9) , Unias Operative (ep. 10)
 * Cyborg 009 (2001-2002) - Jet Link (Cyborg 002), Black Ghost Agent (ep. 2)
 * Digimon Tamers (2001-2002) - Takehiro Matsuki, Announcer (ep. 6), Announcer (ep. 15) , Police (ep. 15) , Train Conductor (ep. 15) , Police (ep. 19) , Task Force Member (ep. 49)
 * The Prince of Tennis (2001-2005) - Kunimitsu Tezuka, Shinji Ibu, Tomoya Izumi, Coach Kato
 * Rave Master (2001-2002) - Berial, Additional Voices
 * s-CRY-ed (2001) - Narrator, Urizane, Hideki (ep. 1), Street Punk (ep. 1) , Man A (ep. 2) , Man (ep. 5) , Commander of HOLY (ep. 6) , Worker (ep. 10) , Council Member (ep. 14) , Subordinate B (ep. 14) , Alter User (ep. 15) , Spectator D (ep. 15) , Mainland Officer (ep. 25)
 * .hack//SIGN (2002) - Orca (ep. 28)
 * Ai Yori Aoshi (2002) - Ruka Saionji, Sato, Punk A (ep. 1), Student (eps. 1-3) , Train Station Announcer (ep. 1) , Hotel Worker (ep. 7) , Monkey Trainer (ep. 7) , Naoki (ep. 10) , Student (ep. 10) , Beach Boy A (ep. 16) , Drinker (ep. 17) , Old Wizard (ep. 18) , Customer B (ep. 20) , Additional Voices
 * Digimon Frontier (2002-2003) -Gabumon (ep. 8), Tsunomon (ep. 8) , Karatenmon (ep. 25)
 * Duel Masters (2002-2006) - Knight (eps. 53-65)
 * Gun Frontier (2002) - Follower Deputy B (ep. 1), Pawn Shop Owner (ep. 1) , De La Medan (ep. 2)
 * Heat Guy J (2002-2003) - Ken Edmundo, Magnagalia Convict (eps. 3 & 7), Man B (ep. 4) , Blues Duella (ep. 8) , Hooligan B (ep. 8) , Pickpocket (ep. 9) , Soldier C (ep. 10) , Hospitalized Driver (ep. 11) , Carlos (eps. 12-13) , Siberian Villager (ep. 17) , Yakuza Henchman C (ep. 18) , Thief A (ep. 18) , Bodyguard A (ep. 20) , Driver (ep. 21) , Gazaardoll Soldier (ep. 26) , Officer D (ep. 26)
 * Naruto (2002-2007) - Kisame Hoshigaki, Meizu, Shukaku, Anbu Commander, Tazuna, Zō, Tea Daimyō, Akahoshi, Gennō, Murakumo Kurama, Teguse (ep. 11), Hosho (ep. 135) , Land of Green's Minister (ep. 187)
 * .hack//Legend of the Twilight (2003) - Cerulean Knight (eps. 5-9)
 * Gungrave (2003-2004) - Brandon Heat, Deed's Henchman #2 (ep. 2)
 * Last Exile (2003) - Anthony Kostabi, Ralph Wednesday, Claimh-Solais Navigator (eps. 1-2), Silvana Flight Deck Crewman #2 (ep. 1) , Guild Assistant Engineer (ep. 2) , Fat Chicken's Co-Pilot (ep. 3) , Hamilcar Valca (ep. 14) , Additional Voices
 * Lunar Legend Tsukihime (2003) - Michael Roa Valdamjong, TVS Newscaster, Doctor (ep. 1), Teacher (eps. 1-2)
 * Wolf's Rain (2003) - Lab Assistant (eps. 1-2), Leara's Father (eps. 2-3) , Jagura's Attendant (eps. 23, 25)
 * Battle B-Daman (2004) - Castillo, Mr. Watts, Sauz, Enjyu's Dad (ep. 30), Old Lion Hermit (ep. 37) , Sanju (ep. 42)
 * Bleach (2004-2012) - Ugaki, Eikichirō Saidō, Hiyosu, Zennosuke Kurumadani, Gyōkaku Kumoi, Hinagiku, Gegetsuburi, Narrator, Masaharu Iijima (ep. 133), Arrancar (ep. 203) , Soul Reaper B (ep. 206) , Soul Reaper (ep. 231) , 9th Division Soul Reaper (ep. 234) , Soul Reaper A (ep. 234) , Soul Reaper G (ep. 150) , Adjuchas (ep. 284) , Soul Reaper (ep. 299) , Central 46 Member C (ep. 310) , Tapeworm Hollow (ep. 314) , Soul (ep. 347) , Mr. Pork (eps. 348-349) , Additional Voices
 * Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo (2004-2005) - Baptistin, Gaspard Caderousse, Additional Voices
 * Samurai Champloo (2004-2005) - Jin
 * Viewtiful Joe (2004-2005) - Rotten Jack
 * Doraemon (2005-present) - Big G's Dad
 * Eyeshield 21 (2005-2008) - Kazuki Jūmonji
 * Idaten Jump (2005-2006) - Gabu Samejima, X-Zone Police Captain (ep. 1), Patron #2 (ep. 2) , Shin the Shadow (ep. 2) , Takuma (ep. 3) , Tasuku (ep. 3) , Captain Jackal (eps. 6, 19) , Mr. Teacher (eps. 7, 19) , Pete (eps. 9, 19)
 * Fate/stay night (2006) - Kiritsugu Emiya, Gotō (ep. 1)
 * Tokko (2006) - Takeru Inukai, Principal (ep. 1), Doctor (ep. 3) , Man in Black (ep. 8) , Mr. Shindō (ep. 10) , Arresting Officer (eps. 12-13) , Reporter (ep. 12)
 * Blue Dragon (2007-2008) - Minotaur, Jibral Soldier (ep. 7), Gran Kingdom Soldier (ep. 14) , Elder (ep. 19) , Gran Kingdom Soldier (ep. 19) , Jibral Soldier (ep. 20) , Gran Kingdom Soldier (ep. 21) , Gran Kingdom Soldier (ep. 22) , Tomato Farmer (ep. 32) , Rosekstan Operator (ep. 47)
 * Gurren Lagann (2007) - Kamina's Father, Operator (ep. 1), Villager (ep. 5)
 * Stitch! (2008-2011) - Dr. Jacques von Hämsterviel, Mr. Suzuki, Yuki Otoko (ep. 10), Doughnut Shop Owner (ep. 12) , Factory Manager (ep. 12) , Feedama 2 (ep. 15) , Fish Monger (ep. 20) , E-Rex (ep. 24) , Grampa (ep. 26) , Man (ep. 32) , Biologist (ep. 37) , Manager (ep. 37) , Sasha's Dad (ep. 52) , Alien Cop (ep. 64)
 * B-Daman Crossfire (2011-2012) - Grizz Sukino, Proto 01
 * Blade (2011) - Sakomizu (ep. 2)
 * Wolverine (2011) - Madripoor Thug (ep. 7), Thug (ep. 8)
 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012-2013) - Man B (ep. 2), Doobie (ep. 8) , Heavy Lifter C (ep. 9) , Soldier (ep. 14)
 * Monsuno (2012-2014) - Beyal, Hargrave, One Eyed Jack
 * Blood Lad (2013) - Homeroom Teacher (ep. 2), Hatomune Transporter 2 (ep. 3) , Zombie 1 (eps. 4-5)
 * Glitter Force Doki Doki (2013-2014) - Sebastian, Black Crab Distain (ep. 1), Goat Distain (ep. 2)
 * Tenkai Knights (2013-2014) - Rho
 * The Seven Deadly Sins (2014-present) - Galand, Waillo
 * Dragon Ball Super (2015-2018) - Master Roshi, Champa, Galbee (ep. 15) (Bang Zoom! Dub)
 * One-Punch Man (2015) - Snek, Sitch, Fukegao, Subterranean King, Frog Man, Zeniru
 * Ajin: Demi-Human (2016) - Douglas Almeida, Captain (ep. 12)
 * Bungo Stray Dogs (2016-present) - André Gide, Mimic Member (eps. 14 & 16)
 * Cyborg 009: Call of Justice (2016) - Cyborg 006/Chang Changku
 * Mob Psycho 100 (2016-present) - Taro (ep. 1), Male Student (ep. 2) , Security Guard B (ep. 2) , Homeless Man at LOL (ep. 3) , Gang Member (ep. 4)
 * ID-0 (2017) - Lieutenant (ep. 3)
 * A.I.C.O. Incarnation (2018) - Kōichi Tachibana
 * Aggretsuko (2018-present) - Additional Voices
 * Baki (2018) - Yujiro Hanma, Narrator
 * Ingress: The Animation (2018) - Hulong Alpha, Researcher
 * Megalo Box (2018) - Abuhachi, Victim (ep. 2), Chairman (ep. 3) , Viewer (ep. 11) , Old Man (ep. 12)

OVAs & Specials

 * Megazone 23 - Part I (1985) - Shigeru 'Chombo' Tomota (Streamline Dub)
 * Crying Freeman (1988-1994) - Hakushin Society Boardmember (ep. 1), Submarine Crewman (ep. 2) (Streamline Dub)
 * Giant Robo: The Animation (1992-1998) - Chujo Shizuo (ep. 7) (Manga Dub)
 * Gatchaman (1994-1995) - Additional Voices (Harmony Gold Dub)
 * Eight Clouds Rising (1997) - Kitano
 * Karas (2005-2007) - Karakasa, Additional Voices
 * Strait Jacket (2007-2008) - George Thomson
 * Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010-2014) - Gilboa Sant (eps 2-3), Hasan, Commander (ep. 4)

Anime Films

 * Panda! Go, Panda! (1972) - Teacher, Man
 * Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro (1979) - Gustav, Archbishop (Streamline Dub)
 * Count Cagliostro (Animaze Dub)
 * Space Adventure Cobra (1982) - Professor Topolov (Streamline Dub)
 * Barefoot Gen (1983) - Daikichi Nakaoka
 * Vampire Hunter D (1985) - Sheriff Dalton, Lee's Messenger, Inn Worker (Streamline Dub)
 * Fist of the North Star: The Movie (1986) - Additional Voices
 * Akira (1988) - Additional Voices (Animaze Dub)
 * Only Yesterday (1991) - Additional Voices
 * Ninja Scroll (1993) - Utsusu Mujuro, Hanza, Additional Voices
 * Yu Yu Hakusho: The Golden Seal (1993) - Hiei (Animaze Dub)
 * Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994) - Guile
 * Ghost in the Shell (1995) - Additional Voices
 * Digimon: The Movie (2000) - Gabumon, Garurumon, Metalgarurumon, Omnimon
 * Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) - Steve
 * Metropolis (2001) - Launch Observation Team, Uprising Comrade B
 * Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008) - President
 * A Letter to Momo (2012) - Kazuo Miyaura
 * Lupin the 3rd: Jigen's Gravestone (2014) - Mamo, Ambassador's Driver, Bartender, Front Desk Guard, Manager
 * Air Bound (2015) - Shiloh (Bang Zoom! Dub)

Video Game Dubbing

 * Judgment (2018) - Kaoru Ichinose
 * Octopath Traveler (2018) - Additional Voices

Voice Director

 * Bleach
 * Blood Lad
 * Blue Dragon
 * Final Fantasy XV
 * Lunar Legend Tsukihime
 * Lupin the 3rd: Jigen's Gravestone
 * Naruto
 * S-CRY-ed
 * World of Final Fantasy

Writer

 * Bleach
 * Iron Man
 * Karas
 * Wolverine