James Hadley Snyder (born February 16, 1970), best known as Dan Green, is an American voice actor, voice director and script adapter who has worked for 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film & Video, NYAV Post, and Central Park Media.
He is best known as the voice of Yugi Muto from Yu-Gi-Oh!, Trudge from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, and Knuckles the Echidna from Sonic X and Sonic the Hedgehog video games from 2005 to 2010. Green has worked on the script adaptations of Kurokami: The Animation and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. He also teaches voice-over at Edge Studio in New York.
Personal Life
Green was born in 1970. He attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and studied acting at the Juilliard School in New York City.
In 2008, he married singer and fellow voice actress Michal Friedman. On November 25, 2011, she died from complications during childbirth. The twins she carried were delivered successfully, and fans initiated charity efforts to provide for the children, Jackson James Snyder and Reverie Vivian Snyder.
Filmography
Live-Action Dubbing
TV Series
- Ultraman Tiga (1996-1997) - Additional Voices
Films
- Beautiful Hunter (1994) - Man 7
- Beautiful Weapon (1994) - Kenji Sakagami
- Close Your Eyes And Hold Me (1996) - Amane
- Legend of The Devil (1996) - Shuranosuke
- Naughty Guide to Tokyo Nightlife (1996) - Tsuruta
- The Bondage Master (1996) - Shiro
- Scorpion's Revenge (1997) - Jimmy Yoshioka, Additional Voices
- Cutie Honey (2004) - Black Claw
- Exte: Hair Extensions (2007) - Kiyomi's Boyfriend
Animation Dubbing
Animated Series
- Cubix (2001-2004) - Graham, Professor Nemo, T-Rex, Texix
- Funky Cops (2002-2004) - Additional Voices (4Kids Dub)
- Winx Club (2004-2019) - Sky, Additional Voices (4Kids Dub)
- Angel's Friends (2009-2012) - Gass, Maliki
- Huntik: Secrets & Seekers (2009-2012) - Montehue, Clease, Lord Casterwill, Zan-Tanos (ep. 12), Teacher (ep. 1), Complaining Customer (ep. 14), Suit Member (ep. 15), Additional Voices
- Virus Attack (2011) - Siderno, Additional Voices
Animated Specials
- The Fight for the FoxBox (2003) - TMNT Narrator
Animated Films
- The Boy Who Wanted To Be a Bear (2002) - Father Bear
- Gladiformers (2007) - Patrion Tokal
- Ratatoing (2007) - Carlos
- The Little Panda Fighter (2008) - Pancada
- The Three Musketeers (2008) - Grimaud the Bloodhound, Additional Voices
- The Illusionauts (2012) - Albino, The President
Anime Dubbing
Anime
- Armored Trooper VOTOMS (1983-1984) - Chirico Cuvie
- Patlabor: The Mobile Police (1989-1990) - Asuma Shinohara, Fujioka (ep. 22)
- Tama & Friends (1993-1994) - Casey
- DNA² (1994) - Ryuji Sagashita
- The Legend of Snow White (1994-1995) - Prince Richard (2nd voice; eps. 17-52) (US Dub)
- The Ping Pong Club (1995) - Tanabe, Additional Voices
- Slayers NEXT (1996) - Gaav
- Pokémon (1997-2002) - Captain Aidan (eps. 106 & 147), Woodruff (ep. 119), Mayor (ep. 123), Policeman #3 (ep. 123), Jeeves (eps. 124 & 175), Announcer (ep. 135), Shingo (ep. 140), Trainer #3 (ep. 174), Ralph (ep. 176), Raiden (ep. 194), Temacu's Father (ep. 198), Mob #B (ep. 198), MacKenzie's Father (ep. 201), Film Narrator (ep. 203), Chuck (ep. 209), Mika & Andrea's Father (ep. 213), Diglett Thieves Leader (ep. 218), Team Rocket Grunts (eps. 220-222), Mr. Shelby (ep. 228), Kiyo (ep. 233), Male Crowd Members (ep. 234), Tyson (ep. 235), Steven (ep. 239), Battle Park Warden (ep. 248), Professor Telesu (ep. 259), Trainer #1 (ep. 262), Trainer #2 (ep. 262), Additional Voices
- Maze (1997) - King Fairmont/Gold, Granta, Grey, Jipha, Leirick's Attendant, Royal Knight, Saber, Additional Voices
- Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997) - Sōji Mikage, Additional Voices
- Slayers TRY (1997) - Gaav, Ralmus (ep. 16), Additional Voices
- Pokémon Chronicles (1998-2003) - Eugene (eps. 1-3), Scientist #B (ep. 1), Trainer #A (ep. 2), Leader Agent (ep. 6), Townsperson #B (ep. 7), Construction Worker #B (ep. 12), Additional Voices
- Magical DoReMi (1999-2000) - Mr. Goodwyn, Additional Voices
- Now & Then, Here & There (1999-2000) - Nabuca
- One Piece (1999-present) - Monkey D. Dragon, Johnny, Nezumi, Additional Voices (4Kids Dub)
- Legend of Himiko (1999) - Chosa
- Descendants of Darkness (2000-2001) - Asato Tsuzuki, Sargatanas (eps. 4-6)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000-2004) - Yugi Muto, Yami Yugi, Pharaoh Yami, Knight Timaeus
- Kirby: Right Back At Ya! (2001-2003) - Customer Service
- Shaman King (2001-2002) - Silva, Lee Pai Long, Ramiro, Zen Hijiri, Savage Dan
- Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001) - Kyoichi Moriguchi, Kenji Mineo
- Pokémon Advanced Generation (2002-2006) - Professor Birch, Norman (eps. 1, 69-70), Wattson (eps. 40 & 55), Team Magma Grunt (Flame 3) (eps. 27, 54), Trainer (ep. 50), Strongman (ep. 79), Male Student (ep. 95), Roderick (ep. 113), Coordinator #1 (ep. 121), Gus (eps. 127-131), Additional Voices
- Ultimate Muscle (2002-2004) - Monsieur Cheeks, Hydrazoa, Buffaloman, El Niño, Robin Mask, Pumpinator, Sosumi
- Samurai Deeper Kyo (2003) - Kyoshiro Mibu, Elder C, Kuro Sasori (ep. 17)
- Shadow Star Narutaru (2003) - Hiroko's Father (eps. 11-12)
- Sonic X (2003-2006) - Knuckles, Elmer Johnson, Ghana, Officer (ep. 1), News Reporter (ep. 5), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (ep. 11), Director (ep. 19), Police Officer (ep. 19), Jewelry Store Owner (ep. 23), Station Attendant (ep. 25), Metarex Deserd (ep. 60), Cascade Resistance Member A (ep. 68)
- The World of Narue (2003) - Tadashi Nanase, Guest Judge (ep. 10), Avalon C (ep. 12)
- Phoenix (2004) - Guzuri, Rubetsu
- Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (2004-2008) - Yugi Muto, Beauregard (ep. 16), Guardian of the Labyrinth (eps. 141-142)
- Ah! My Goddess (2005) - Professor Kakuta
- Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy (2006) - Park Ranger (ep. 5), Trobadour (ep. 13)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters (2006) - Yugi Muto, Yami Yugi
- Dinosaur King (2007-2008) - Jonathan, Blackbeard (eps. 55-58)
- Genshiken 2 (2007) - Additional Voices
- Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny (2007) - Motoku Sousou, Ganryu
- Pokémon Diamond & Pearl (2008-2011) - Engineer (ep. 57), Byron (eps. 107-108), Goldeen Scoop Master (ep. 140), Additional Voices
- The Slayers Revolution (2008) - Wizer Freion, Zanaffar, Restaurant Owner (ep. 3), Seyruun Guard (ep. 12)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (2008-2011) - Tetsu Trudge, Guard Robot (eps. 81-82)
- Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin (2009) - Count Vance
- Queen's Blade 2: The Evil Eye (2009) - Count Vance, Additional Voices
- The Slayers Evolution-R (2009) - Baby Dragon (ep. 3), Elder (ep. 3), Psuedo-Dragon (ep. 3), Bandit (ep. 9), Marauder (ep. 10), Gaav (ep. 13), Additional Voices
- Pokémon Best Wishes! (2010-2013) - Pierce, Mr. Matthews (ep. 38), Charles (eps. 57 & 59), Additional Voices
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (2011-2014) - Tombo Tillbitty, Additional Voices
- Pokémon Journeys: The Series (2019-present) - Chuck (ep. 39), Mewtwo (ep. 46)
- Akudama Drive (2020) - Headmaster (ep. 7)
- Shaman King (2021-2022) - Hao Asakura (1st reincarnation), Silva, Lee Pyron, Patch Hao, Savage Pan (ep. 13), Additional Voices (ep. 4)
Anime Shorts
- Let's Go! Tamagotchi (2007) - Principal Mimizu (ep. 5), Blue Servant (ep. 10), Gotchi King (ep. 10)
OVAs & Specials
- Time Stranger (1985) - Leonardo Medici Bundle (Central Park Media Dub)
- Outlanders (1986) - Emperor, Additional Voices (CPM Dub)
- Patlabor (OVA) (1988-1989) - Asuma Shinohara
- Gall Force: Earth Chapter (1989-1990) - General McKenzie (Manga Corps Dub)
- Gall Force: New Era (1991-1992) - Yuman President (ep. 1)
- Tales of Seduction (1991) - Toyama
- Domain of Murder (1992) - Police Detective, Additional Voices
- Giant Robo: The Animation (1992-1998) - Genya (NYAV Post Dub)
- Mask of Zeguy (1993) - Toshizo Hijikata
- Kizuna (1994) - Kei Enoji, Kai Sagano's Father
- Silent Service (1995-1998) - Additional Voices
- Harlock Saga (1999) - Fasolt
- Maetel Legend (2000) - Hardgear
- Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2000) - Mewtwo
- Animation Runner Kuromi (2001) - Seiichirou Haryuu
- Shootfighter Tekken (2002) - Seiko "Oton" Miyazawa
- Joe vs. Joe (2003) - Joe Akamine
- Munto (2003) - Gass
- Animation Runner Kuromi 2 (2004) - Rei Takashimaidara, Seiichirou Haryuu
- Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time (2005) - Gass, Enda Elder, Additional Voices
- Freedom (2006-2008) - Administrator
- Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010-2014) - Additional Voices
Anime Films
- Grave of the Fireflies (1988) - Farmer (Central Park Media Dub)
- The Weathering Continent (1992) - Gaten Rakumu
- Darkside Blues (1994) - Enji
- Ghost Sweeper Mikami (1994) - Oda Nobunaga
- Jungle Emperor Leo (1997) - Leo
- Pokémon 3: Spell of the Unknown (2000) - Spencer Hale, Entei
- Kai Doh Maru (2001) - Usui Sadamatsu
- Pokémon 4Ever (2001) - Iron Mask
- Pokémon the Movie: Destiny Deoxys (2004) - Additional Voices
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light (2004) - Yugi Muto, Yami Yugi
- Pokémon the Movie: Arceus & the Jewel of Life (2009) - Damos
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time (2010) - Yugi Muto, Yami Yugi
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions (2016) - Yugi Muto, Yami Yugi
- Mazinger Z: Infinity (2018) - Tetsuya Tsurugi, Additional Voices
- Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution (2019) - Mewtwo
Video Game Dubbing
- Ape Escape 2 (2002) - Professor, Spike (US Dub)
- One Piece: Grand Adventure (2005) - Shura
- Shadow the Hedgehog (2005) - Knuckles the Echidna
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) - Knuckles the Echidna, Mephiles the Dark
- Sonic and the Secret Rings (2007) - Sinbad the Sailor
- Sonic Unleashed (2008) - Professor Pickle, Ice Cream Man, Additional Voices
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links (2016) - Yugi Muto, Yami Yugi, Testu Trudge
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Cross Duel (2021) - Yami Yugi
Voice Director
Writer
- Domain of Murder
- Kurokami: The Animation
- Mobile Suit Gundam UC
- Phoenix
- Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin
- Queen's Blade 2: The Evil Eye
- Revolutionary Girl Utena