Dan Green

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

External Links

Dan Green at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
Dan Green on the Internet Movie Database