Michele Knotz (born October 27, 1976 in New Jersey, USA) is an American voice actress, who works for New York City-based studios such as TAJ Productions, Headline Sound, and Central Park Media.
Career
Knotz was the winner of the 2003 Anime Idol voice acting contest held at the now-defunct Big Apple Anime Fest convention in New York City. She debuted in the role of Hajime Yagi in The World of Narue. Since 2006, she has been the voices of May, Nurse Joy and Team Rocket's Jessie in Pokémon.
Filmography
Anime Dubbing
Anime
- To Heart (1999) - Matsumoto, Additional Voices
- Pokémon Advanced Generation (2002-2006) - May (eps. 146-192), Jessie (eps. 146-192), Nurse Joy (eps. 151-191), Woman #3 (ep. 160), Girl #1 (ep. 183), Girl #3 (ep. 183), Additional Voices
- The World of Narue (2003) - Hajime Yagi
- Kujibiki Unbalance (2006) - Koyuki Asagiri
- Pokémon Diamond & Pearl (2006-2010) - Jessie, Nurse Joy, May, Sinnoh Pokédex, Landis (eps. 10, 48), Azumarill's New Trainer (ep. 16), Abigail (ep. 24), Doduo's Trainer (ep. 29), Woman #A (ep. 39), Woman #B (ep. 39), Woman #C (ep39), Bagon's Trainer (ep. 50), Parasect's Trainer (ep. 56), Ghost Girl (ep. 90), Booth Woman #A (ep. 141), Jessebelle (ep. 153), Additional Voices
- Genshiken 2 (2007) - Chika Oguie
- Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny (2007) - Shiryu Chouun
- Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians (2008) - Shiryu Chouun
- Juden Chan (2009) - Boss
- Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin (2009) - Tomoe, Airi
- Queen's Blade 2: The Evil Eye (2009) - Tomoe, Airi, Additional Voices
- Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor (2010) - Shiryu Chouun
- Pokémon Best Wishes! (2010-2013) - Jessie, Swadloon's Trainer (ep. 51), Girl #A (ep. 67), Okura (ep. 105), Apple Woman (ep. 105), Misty (ep. 116), Additional Voices
- Rio: Rainbow Gate! (2011) - Queen
- Pokémon XY (2013-2016) - Jessie, Carrie (ep. 15), Head Nurse (ep. 96), Additional Voices
- Pokémon Sun & Moon (2016-2019) - Jessie, Misty, Boy (ep. 6), Kid Wearing Blue T-Shirt (ep. 22), Boy Wearing Green T-Shirt (ep. 24), Female Customer (Orange Shirt) (ep. 30), Boy (ep. 31), Illima Fangirl (eps. 65-66), Baby (ep. 88), Hat Girl (ep. 99), Additional Voices
- Pokémon Journeys: The Series (2019-present) - Jessie, Squirtle's Trainer (ep. 1), Boy with Eevee (ep. 19), Female Bystander (ep. 42), Chloe's Classmate (ep. 87), Chanting Bullies (ep. 87), Additional Voices
- Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle (2020) - Neo Alraune
- Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! (2021) - Hiroshi Yūki (young)
- Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies moved to a starter town? (2021) - Rol Calcife
- A Couple of Cuckoos (2022) - Hiro's Mother (eps. 3, 6)
OVAs & Specials
- Shootfighter Tekken (2002) - Takakao Kawasaki
- Genshiken (2006-2007) - Chika Oguie
- Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006) - Misty, May, Jessie, Nurse Joy
- Queen's Blade: Beautiful Warriors (2010-2011) - Tomoe, Airi
- Holy Knight (2012) - Akira Sakamoto, Lilith's Mother
- One Piece 3D2Y: Overcoming Ace's Death! Luffy's Pledge to His Friends (2014) - Byojack (young)
- Pokémon - The Arceus Chronicles (2022) - Additional Voices
Anime Films
- Pokémon Ranger & the Temple of the Sea (2006) - May, Jessie, Manaphy
- Pokémon the Movie: The Rise of Darkrai (2007) - Jessie, Nurse Joy, Girl, Jirachi, Manaphy, Piplup
- Pokémon the Movie: Giratina & the Sky Warrior (2008) - Jessie, Nurse Joy, Piplup
- Pokémon the Movie: Arceus & the Jewel of Life (2009) - Jessie, Piplup
- Pokémon the Movie: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010) - Jessie, Nurse Joy
- Pokémon the Movie: Black/White - Victini & Reshiram/Zekrom (2011) - Jessie
- Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012) - Ash's Snivy
- Pokémon the Movie: Genesect & the Legend Awakened (2013) - Jessie
- Pokémon the Movie: Diancie & the Cocoon of Destruction (2014) - Jessie
- Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa & the Clash of Ages (2015) - Jessie
- One Piece Film: Gold (2016) - Carina
- Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion & the Mechanical Marvel (2016) - Jessie
- Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You! (2017) - Jessie, Nurse Joy
- Pokémon The Movie: The Power of Us (2018) - Jessie, Additional Voices
- Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution (2019) - Misty, Jessie, Additional Voices
- Pokémon The Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020) - Jessie, Additional Voices
Video Game Dubbing
- Pokémon Masters (2019-present) - Jessie
Writer
- Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny
- Omniscient
- Shaman King (eps. 1-31)
- Triad Princess
- Who Would You Take to a Deserted Island?
External Links
- Michele Knotz at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Michele Knotz on the Internet Movie Database