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Steve Blum

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Steven Jay Blum (born April 28, 1960) is an American voice actor. He's known for providing the voice of Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop, Eikichi Onizuka in Great Teacher Onizuka, Mugen in Samurai Champloo, Roger Smith in The Big O and Orochimaru in Naruto, Garazeb Orrelios from the animated series Star Wars Rebels, and Techmo from Regular Show.

Career[]

His credits include the voice of Spike Spiegel in the anime show Cowboy Bebop; Zeb Orrelios in Star Wars Rebels; Mugen in Samurai Champloo; Roger Smith from The Big O; Orochimaru, Zabuza, Ōnoki and Ao in the Naruto anime; and Wolverine in numerous games and in the animated series Wolverine and the X-Men, the animated movie Hulk Vs, The Super Hero Squad Show and the Marvel Anime X-Men. He also provided the voice of Jack Cayman, the main character of the video game MadWorld; Captain Foley, the venerable company commander, and Tank Dempsey, the comic relief in the Call of Duty series; Professor Galvez in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker; Grayson Hunt, the main protagonist of Bulletstorm; and Gorim, Oghren, and First Enchanter Irving in the 2009 video game Dragon Age: Origins. He also provides the voice of Vincent Valentine in the Final Fantasy VII compilation.

In September 2000, Blum voiced TOM, the robotic host of Cartoon Network's Toonami programming block. Blum replaced Sonny Strait in the character's second through fourth incarnations, until the cancellation of Toonami on September 20, 2008. When Toonami was revived on May 26, 2012, Blum returned as the voice of TOM. He is also the announcer for 7-Eleven's "Oh Thank Heaven" television and radio advertisements, and partnered with Vic Mignogna in the series Real Fans of Genius (a parody of Anheuser-Busch's Real Men of Genius radio ad campaign).

He is also well known in American Union animation as the voices of Heatblast, Ghostfreak, and Vilgax in the Ben 10 franchise; Jamie in Megas XLR; Yakky Doodle and Clamhead in Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law; Smytus in My Life as a Teenage Robot. He is also known for his voice portrayals of Starscream in Transformers: Prime; Count Vertigo in DC Showcase: Green Arrow and Young Justice; Red Skull, Beta Ray Bill and Wolverine in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes; Melbourne O'Riley in What's New, Scooby-Doo?; Amon in The Legend of Korra; and Zoltun Kulle in Diablo III.

On June 5, 2012, he was awarded a Guinness World Record for being the most prolific video game voice actor, having 261 credited appearances on May 10.

In October of 2021, Blum and his wife, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, relocated from Los Angeles to Hawaii, where they currently reside.

On May 22, 2022, Blum was diagnosed with COVID-19.

Filmography[]

Live-Action Dubbing[]

Films[]

Animation Dubbing[]

Animated Series[]

  • Walter Melon (1997-1998) - Franz Polo (ep. 2a), Steve McKeen (ep. 2b), Rebel (ep. 13a), Hercules (ep. 14a), Minotaur (ep. 14a), Blabbela (ep. 17b), Dr. Stein (ep. 18a)
  • Mummy Nanny (2001) - Mr. Elsewhere, Customs Agent (ep. 1)
  • Totally Spies! (2001-2013) - King Kurpet (ep. 6), Medieval Farmer (ep. 6)
  • Scissor Seven (2018-present) - Wedding Guest (ep. 1), Passerby (ep. 1), Boy (ep. 6), Stanian (ep. 7), Rich Man (ep. 8), Latte (ep. 10), Chicken Farm Boss (eps. 12-13), Leader Killer League (ep. 25), Blackbird (ep. 34), Additional Voices
  • Trese (2021) - Datu Talagbusao, Ibwa (ep. 1), Aswang Butcher (ep. 4)

Animated Films[]

Anime Dubbing[]

Anime[]

  • Fist of the North Star (1984-1987) - Shin, Bar Patron (ep. 34)
  • El-Hazard: The Wanderers (1995-1996) - Additional Voices
  • Saint Tail (1995-1996) - Gen'ichiro Haneoka
  • Street Fighter II V (1995) - Dhalsim (Animaze Dub)
  • Rurouni Kenshin (1996-1998) - Makoto Shishio, Toma Sakaki (eps. 15-16), Police Officer (ep. 61) (Media Blasters Dub)
  • Battle Athletes Victory (1997-1998) - Grant Oldman
  • Vampire Princess Miyu (1997-1998) - Saori's Friend (ep. 9), Ryuji (ep. 11), Homeroom Teacher (ep. 12), Maki's Father (ep. 12), Barrow (eps. 13-14), Bus Driver (ep. 15), Yui-Li's Father (ep. 16), Additional Voices
  • Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) - Spike Spiegel
  • El-Hazard: The Alternative World (1998) - Dall Narcis
  • Initial D: First Stage (1998) - Keisuke Takahashi, Papa (Tokyopop Dub)
  • Outlaw Star (1998) - Guugaku (ep. 1), Blue 2 (ep. 1)
  • Serial Experiments Lain (1998) - Teacher (eps. 8, 13), Newscaster (ep. 10)
  • Trigun (1998) - Professor Nebraska (ep. 5), Kesskass (ep. 6), Roderick Thieves Co-Captain (ep. 15)
  • The Big O (1999-2003) - Roger Smith
  • I'm Gonna Be An Angel! (1999) - Yūsuke, Additional Voices
  • The Legend of Black Heaven (1999) - Crewmember (ep. 9), Joseph Watanabe (ep. 10)
  • Android Kikaider: The Animation (2000-2001) - Saburo / Hakaider
  • DinoZaurs (2000) - Drago Wing
  • Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (2000) - Saizo Henchman (ep. 12), Junzaburo Shiina (ep. 13)
  • Digimon 02 (2000-2001) - Flamedramon, Raidramon, Magnamon, Pururumon, Poromon, BlackWarGreymon, Young Gennai (ep. 50), Punimon (ep. 50)
  • Gate Keepers (2000) - Jim Skylark
  • Love Hina (2000) - Masayuki Haitani, Hinata Elder, Keitaro's Father (ep. 1), Yasuhara Maehara (ep. 2), Campus Guard (ep. 5), Male Student (ep. 5), Director (ep. 6), Principal (ep. 7), Evil Dragon King (ep. 8), Alligator (ep. 10), Lamba Lu (ep. 10), Photographer (ep. 11), Man in Boat (ep. 21), Naru's Father (ep. 22), Dog (ep. 25)
  • Mon Colle Knights (2000) - Storm Angel, Giant (ep. 3), Count Dracula (ep. 4), Elf King (ep. 7)
  • Shinzo (2000) - Mushrambo, Sago, Big Blue Brother 1, Eilis, Additional Voices
  • Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2000) - Fortress Maximus, W.A.R.S., Dark Scream, Truck Crewman (ep. 2), Ship Crewman 2 (ep. 5)
  • Vandread (2000) - Duero McPhile
  • Cosmo Warrior Zero (2001) - Captain Harlock
  • Cyborg 009 (2001-2002) - Cyborg 0013, Dr. Claus Van Bogoot, Commander Farej (eps. 14-17), Additional Voices
  • Digimon Tamers (2001-2002) - Kenta Kitagawa, Mitsuo Yamaki, Gigimon, Guilmon, Growlmon, WarGrowlmon, Megidramon, Gallantmon, Gallantmon Crimson Mode (Share With Brian Beacock)
  • Geneshaft (2001) - Larry (eps. 6-7)
  • Kaze no Yojimbo (2001-2002) - Fukajiro Shirogane
  • Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden (2001) - Toh Ryuga, Yoshihiko Gunji, Additional Voices
  • Rave Master (2001-2002) - Young Shiba Roses, Additional Voices
  • s-CRY-ed (2001) - Kazuma Torisuna
  • Vandread: The Second Stage (2001) - Duero McPhile, Additional Voices
  • Chobits (2002) - Hiroyasu Ueda
  • Digimon Frontier (2002-2003) - J.P. Shibayama, Beetlemon, MetalKabuterimon, Gallantmon (ep. 17)
  • Duel Masters (2002-2006) - Kyoshiro Kokujo (eps. 53-65), Extreme Bucketman
  • Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002-2003) - The Laughing Man, Baby Ruth (ep. 9)
  • Gun Frontier (2002) - Franklin Harlock Jr.
  • Heat Guy J (2002-2003) - Kia Freeborn, Jeweler (ep. 19), Businessman A (ep. 20), Officer A (ep. 20)
  • Naruto (2002-2007) - Orochimaru, Zabuza Momochi, Sazanami, Kagero Fuma (male form), Gato's Thug (ep. 11), Vendor (ep. 11), Sash Mercenary (ep. 19), Wave Villager A (ep. 19), Medical Ninja (ep. 47), Kanpō (ep. 63), Medical Personnel (ep. 63), Riichi's Partner (ep. 68), Goshiki (ep. 90), Gambler (ep. 92), Aniki (ep. 101), Shinta (ep. 114), Weasel Kamatari (ep. 125), Kaguya Clan Member (ep. 126), Kusushi (ep. 135), Hanzaki Corp B (ep. 137), Iyashi (ep. 143), Mizuki's Teammate B (ep. 145), Old Farmer (ep. 161), Funeral Priest (ep. 186)
  • The Twelve Kingdoms (2002-2003) - Meiken, Additional Voices
  • .hack//Legend of the Twilight (2003) - Sanjuro Sunaarashi
  • Gungrave (2003-2004) - Ballabird Lee, Escort (ep. 6), Lightning Thug #3 (ep. 6)
  • Last Exile (2003) - Vincent Alzey
  • Wolf's Rain (2003) - Darcia, Elder (eps. 19-20)
  • Zatch Bell! (2003-2006) - Gofure, Dr. Hakase, Roberto Weil, Shin (ep. 10), Additional Voices
  • Battle B-Daman (2004) - Cain (eps. 3-37), Ababa, Meowmigo #3, B-Daman Player (ep. 3), Mr. Browbeaten (ep. 38)
  • Phoenix (2004) - Emperor Tenji, Getsudan, Man (ep. 7), Soldier (ep. 7), Governor (ep. 9), Oyori (ep. 10)
  • Samurai Champloo (2004-2005) - Mugen
  • Blood+ (2005-2006) - Aston Collins, Moses, Mr. Grant, Punk A (ep. 27), Black Suit A (ep. 31), Black Suit B (ep. 31), U.S. Secretary of Defense (ep. 33), Butler (ep. 39), President (ep. 39), Staff (ep. 42), Reporter B (ep. 48)
  • Idaten Jump (2005-2006) - Takashi Yamato, Gen, Koei, X-Zone Police Officer (ep. 1), Terry the Megatron (ep. 2), Poison Spider Team Member (ep. 3), Zentaro (ep. 3), Crewman (ep. 6), Go (ep. 8), Jero's Dad (ep. 14), Subway Driver (ep. 14), Subway Passenger (ep. 14)
  • IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix (2005-2006) - Alex Cunningham
  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006-2007) - Kyōshirō Tōdō, Soldier (ep. 1), Additional Voices
  • Digimon Data Squad (2006-2007) - Falcomon, Peckmon, Crowmon, Ravemon, Ravemon Burst Mode
  • Ghost Slayers Ayashi (2006-2007) - Yukiatsu Ryudo
  • Afro Samurai (2007) - Assassin (ep. 4)
  • Gurren Lagann (2007) - Leeron Littner
  • Naruto Shippūden (2007-2017) - Orochimaru, Zabuza Momochi, Ao, Ōnoki, Chōmei, Hamura Ōtsutsuki, Kigiri, Kizashi Haruno, A/First Raikage, Hinoe, Juzo Biwa, Medical Ninja (eps. 9-11), Sand Ninja (ep. 9), Hyo (ep. 35), ANBU (ep. 112), Tetsuru (ep. 116), Bartender (ep. 129), Allied Ninja (ep. 300), Allied Ninja (eps. 304-305), Allied Ninja (ep. 316), Leaf Ninja (ep. 350), Allied Ninja (ep. 372)
  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (2008) - Kyōshirō Tōdō, Additional Voices
  • Stitch! (2008-2011) - Sparky, Felix, Fukuda, BooGoo, Tachichu (ep. 3), Monster Fish (ep. 27), Frankenstein (ep. 29), Khan (ep. 31), Hammerface (ep. 33), Captain (ep. 37), Produce Man (ep. 39), Yamada (ep. 42), Pokopon (ep. 43), Monster (eps. 44, 46), Prison Guard (ep. 50), Kixx (eps. 52, 70), God of Storms (ep. 53), Ploot (ep. 54), Alien Officer (ep. 55), Sprout (eps. 56, 63), Boy (ep. 60), Chief Pierre (ep. 61), The Fear Conqueror (ep. 69), Captain (ep. 77), Slushy (ep. 77), Mouse (ep. 85)
  • Kurokami: The Animation (2009) - Bernhart, Hermann (ep. 4)
  • Durarara!! (2010) - Kyōhei Kadota, Man A (ep. 5)
  • Blade (2011) - Kikyo Mikage, Captain McRay, Old High Council Member (ep. 8), Young High Council Member (ep. 8)
  • Wolverine (2011) - Kikyo Mikage, Minions (ep. 4), Madripoor Thug (ep. 7)
  • X-Men (2011) - Logan/Wolverine, Mutant Patients (ep. 6)
  • Tiger & Bunny (2011) - Jake Martinez
  • Tenkai Knights (2013-2014) - Mr. Nash, Boreas, Granox
  • Durarara!!x2 (2015-2016) - Kyohei Kadota, Giichiro Shijima (ep. 22)
  • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017-2023) - Orochimaru, Tofu, Ōnoki, Ao
  • Marvel Future Avengers (2017-2018) - Kang the Conqueror
  • FLCL: Alternative (2018) - Dennis Yoga
  • Baki (2018-2020) - Doppo Orochi, Shinshikai 2 (ep. 9), Additional Voices (eps, 35-39) (Netflix Dub)
  • Sword Art Online: Alicization (2018-2020) - Shasta
  • Ultraman (2019-2023) - Adad, West High Student 2 (ep. 1), Criminal (ep. 3), Man In Green Sweater (ep. 3), Man In Sweater (ep. 4), West High Student (ep. 7)
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019-present) - Kyōgai (Season 1)
  • Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045 (2020-2022) - Hemp Man (ep. 3), Obsidian CEO (ep. 3), Government Official (ep. 4), Patrick Huge (ep. 5), Additional Voices
  • Baki Hanma (2021-2023) - Doppo Orochi
  • Pokémon Horizons: The Series (2023-present) - Narrator, Lucius (eps. 12, 23, 32), Vendor in Yellow Clothes (ep. 28)
  • Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (2023) - Narrator, Arizumi (eps. 3, 5), Additional Voices

Anime Shorts[]

OVAs & Specials[]

Anime Films[]

Video Game Dubbing[]

Writer[]

Notes[]

  • Since 2005, Steve Blum has become a union-only voice actor. He still does voice work for anime dubs since then, though it's generally in select unionized dubs that he contributes to.

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