William Ashton "Bill" Switzer (born March 28, 1984) is an American-Canadian Voice actor. He is perhaps best known for his work on the animated television series Mummies Alive!. While he has voiced several roles in anime, he was also Philthy from MythQuest and the voice of Harvey Kinkle from Sabrina: The Animated Series and Sam "Cannonball" Guthrie from X-Men: Evolution. He also voiced Billy's former friend Nick in the second season of Billy the Cat which he took over from Lee Tockar who also wrote one episode of the show.
Biography[]
Although born in Houston, Bill Switzer moved with his family to Calgary a year after his birth and then to Vancouver in 1990. He worked as an actor in the Canadian film industry from 1995 until 2004 and worked in a variety of positions in a number of industries throughout Canada creating an uncommon set of skills and practical knowledge. From small engine mechanics to 3D modeling, voice acting to assisting in geophysical surveys, Bill has a multifaceted pool of experience to draw from when set to task. He graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2009 and is living in Yellowknife, working for the local branch of Aurora Geosciences, a mineral exploration company. Besides that, he is also a freelance web designer/3D modeler, motorcycle/small engine mechanic and as a general handyman.
Filmography[]
Live-Action Dubbing[]
Films[]
- Death Note (2006) - Sasaki
Animation Dubbing[]
Animated Series[]
- Billy the Cat (1996-2001) - Nick (2nd Voice)
- Milo's Bug Quest (1999-2000) - Milo (1st Voice)
Anime Dubbing[]
Anime[]
- Ranma ½ (1989-1994) - Harumaki's Grandson (ep. 144)
- Cardcaptors (1998-2000) - Eli Moon
- Trouble Chocolate (1999-2000) - Boy with Card (ep. 1)
- Zoids: New Century / Zero (2001) - Jamie Hemeros
- Dragon Drive (2002-2003) - Ichirō Sumishiba
- MegaMan NT Warrior (2002-2003) - Chaud Blaze
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002-2003) - Sai Argyle (Ocean Dub)
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004-2005) - Sai Argyle (eps. 20, 29) (Ocean Dub)
Anime Films[]
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988) - Hathaway Noa
Trivia[]
- One of six finalists for the 10th annual YTV Achievement Awards in the category of Acting. The YTV Achievement Awards honor youth that have made a significant achievement in one of fifteen categories.
- Has 2 younger sisters
- Is friends with Andrew Francis.
External Links[]
- Bill Switzer at the Internet Movie Database
- Bill Switzer at the Anime News Network's encyclopedia