Vinnie Penna (born September 22, 1974 in New York City, New York), better known under the stage name Wayne Grayson, is an American director and voice actor. primarily known for his work for 4Kids Entertainment, 3Beep Inc., Central Park Media, Media Blasters, NYAV Post, and DuArt Film & Video. Grayson is best known for his role as Joey Wheeler in the English-language version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime.
Filmography[]
Live-Action Dubbing[]
TV Series[]
- Ultraman Tiga (1996-1997) - Daigo Madoka / Ultraman, Additional Voices
- High School Return of a Gangster (2024) - Additional Voices
Films[]
- XX: Beautiful Beast (1995) - Shui
- Close Your Eyes And Hold Me (1996) - Takayanagi
- The Bondage Master (1996) - Masaya
- The Haunted Lantern (1998) - Shuzo, Additional Voices
- Zero Woman: Dangerous Game (1998) - Kirishima
- Cutie Honey (2004) - Seiji Hayami
- Exte: Hair Extensions (2007) - Jiro Tamura
- Under the Shadow (2016) - Iraj
- New York Ninja (2021) - Rattail, Additional Voices
- Sri Asih: The Warrior (2022) - Gilang
Animation Dubbing[]
Animated Series[]
- Cubix (2001-2004) - Additional Voices
- Funky Cops (2002-2004) - Mr. Dory (ep. 6), Additional Voices (4Kids Dub)
- Kikoriki (2004-2012) - Wolliriki (4Kids Dub)
- Wally (FUN Union Dub)
- Winx Club (2004-2019) - Jared, Police Officer (ep. 39), Additional Voices (4Kids Dub)
- Timmy, Gómez (DuArt/3Beep Dub)
- Gladiators (2007-2008) - Malone, Cabria, Additional Voices
- Tai Chi Chasers (2007-2008) - Luka, Ave
- Huntik: Secrets & Seekers (2009-2012) - Peter, Additional Voices
- The Octonauts (2010-present) - Peso Penguin (US Dub)
- Robocar Poli (2011-present) - Mr. Wheeler, Additional Voices
- Virus Attack (2011) - Additional Voices
- Alisa Knows What to Do! (2013-2016) - Sheriff #2 (eps. 9, 18, 20-21), Victimok (ep. 16)
- Kid-E-Cats (2015-present) - Uncle Muffin
- Lastman (2016) - Male Addict, Prezic (ep. 20), Additional Voices
- Regal Academy (2016-2018) - Shawn Beast, Additional Voices
- 44 Cats (2018-2021) - Milky, Choc, Wrench, Brutus
- Pirate School (2018) - Headmaster, Additional Voices
Animated Specials[]
- The Fight for the FoxBox (2003) - Michelangelo
- Goultard the Barbarian (2007) - Katar
Animated Films[]
- Quasimodo: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) - Pierre Gringoire, Additional Voices
- Padre Pio (2006) - Father Guardina
- Ratatoing (2007) - Marcell Toing
- Josemaría Escrivá (2008) - Dirty Legs
- Mia and the Migoo (2008) - Gun Shop Dealer
- The Three Musketeers (2008) - Aramis
- The Painting (2011) - Quill
- The Illusionauts (2012) - Professor, Additional Voices
- Zarafa (2012) - Demis, Additional Voices
- Pororo, The Racing Adventure (2013) - Anchor Noori
- The Satellite Girl and Milk Cow (2014) - Additional Voices
- Birdboy: The Forgotten Children (2015) - Parrot, Rat Father, Jonathan, Additional Voices
- The Barkers: Mind the Cats! (2020) - Max Barker
- Even Mice Belong in Heaven (2021) - Parrot, Raven, Chameleon, Whizzy's Brothers, Additional Voices
- Finnick (2022) - The Finns, Additional Voices
- Diplodocus (2024) - Additional Voices
- Living Large (2024) - Cyril Pipetka
Anime Dubbing[]
Anime Series[]
- Patlabor: The Mobile Police (1989-1990) - Hayao Sakimiya (ep. 29), Yagi (ep. 41)
- The Legend of Snow White (1994-1995) - Woody (2nd voice; eps. 15-52) (US Dub)
- The Ping Pong Club (1995) - Yusuke Kinoshita, Coach Hoshino (ep. 6), Additional Voices
- Slayers NEXT (1996) - Hellmaster Phibrizzo
- Berserk (1997-1998) - Additional Voices
- Pokémon (1997-2002) - Harrison, Tsuyoshi (ep. 173), Trainer (ep. 210), Wilbur (ep. 211), Lance (eps. 235-236), Delaney (ep. 247), Braggo (ep. 263)
- Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997) - Ruka Tsuchiya
- Slayers TRY (1997) - Palou (ep. 19)
- Pokémon Chronicles (1998-2003) - Georgio (ep. 11), Nick's Father (ep. 12), Jared (ep. 15)
- Magical DoReMi (1999-2000) - Mick (ep. 15) Additional Voices
- One Piece (1999-present) - Koshiro, Yosaku, Poppoko (ep. 1), Fake Rebel 1 (ep. 67), Hyota (eps. 87-88), Additional Voices (4Kids Dub)
- To Heart (1999) - Masashi Sato
- Descendants of Darkness (2000-2001) - Sainoji (ep. 4), Additional Voices
- Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000-2004) - Joey Wheeler, Shadi, Johnson (eps. 43-45), Dartz, Knight Hermos, Roland (eps. 128-148), Informant (ep. 1), Man B (ep. 3), Blacksuit (ep. 4), Mimic of Doom (ep. 10), Paul McGregor (ep. 190), Additional Voices
- Fighting Foodons (2001-2002) - Spaghettabout-it, Mussels Marinara, Mouse Special, Pasta Vazoomin, Shakin' Bacon, Shish-Ka-Beast, Spaghettabout-It, Tater Tons, Pa-Tin (eps. 7-9), New England Chowderhead (ep. 9), Retainer (ep. 13)
- The Prince of Tennis (2001-2005) - Masaharu Niō, Additional Voices (Sound Cadence Studios Dub)
- Sadamitsu the Destroyer (2001) - Tsubaki Sadamitsu
- Shaman King (2001-2002) - Tokagero, Knafre, Ronnie, Fudo, Blue Shadow, Additional Voices
- Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001) - Kazuo Murata, Nozomi Shimoyama
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002-2003) - Gerard Garcia, Olor (ep. 3), Additional Voices (NYAV Post Dub)
- Seven of Seven (2002) - Additional Voices
- Pokémon Advanced Generation (2002-2006) - Professor Alden (ep. 2), Contest Announcer (ep. 13), Male Customer (ep. 20), Referee (ep. 20), Kain (ep. 57), Oscar (ep. 72), Lance (eps. 97-98), Dr. Gordon (ep. 142), Additional Voices
- Ultimate Muscle (2002-2004) - Brocken Jr., Jeager, Checkmate, Ricardo
- F-Zero: GP Legend (2003-2004) - Mr. EAD, Mighty Gazelle, Street Gang Member #A (ep. 2), Snake Shack Thug #B (ep. 4), Roy (ep. 11), Security Guard #A (ep. 15)
- Samurai Deeper Kyo (2003) - Benitora
- The Gokusen (2004) - Additional Voices
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004-2005) - King Takeda (eps. 9, 19, 21, 26), Glasgow (ep. 39), Additional Voices (NYAV Post Dub)
- Ninja Nonsense: The Legend of Shinobu (2004) - Sodom
- Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos (2004) - Kogoro Katsura
- Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (2004-2008) - Syrus Truesdale, Professor Lyman Banner, Titan the Rock Spirit, Skull Knight
- Aria the Animation (2005) - Akatsuki Izumo
- Emma - A Victorian Romance (2005-2007) - Richard Jones, Additional Voices
- Pokémon Diamond & Pearl (2006-2010) - Guard #A (ep. 71), Client's Henchman #A (ep. 72), Austin (ep. 73), Ben (ep. 169)
- The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye (2006) - Zankan
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters (2006) - Joey Wheeler, Shadi Shin
- Dinosaur King (2007-2008) - Stanley (ep. 22), Dr. Ancient (eps. 47, 49, 63), Aladdin (eps. 69-70)
- Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny (2007) - Hokou Kakuka, Bunen Chouryou, Shungai Choukou
- Lovely Complex (2007) - Additional Voices
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (2008-2011) - Bolt Tanner, Bashford, Bolton, Professor Fudo, Robert Pearson, Malcolm, Dr. LeBlanc, Jesse Wheeler (ep. 14), Additional Voices
- Kurokami: The Animation (2009) - Toshiro (eps. 3-4), Tribal End (eps. 3, 7), Bike Man (ep. 4)
- Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin (2009) - Additional Voices
- Queen's Blade 2: The Evil Eye (2009) - Owen, Additional Voices
- The Slayers Evolution-R (2009) - Hellmaster Phibrizzo (ep. 1), Architect (ep. 1), Patisserie (ep. 7), Additional Voices
- Pokémon Best Wishes! (2010-2013) - Emmett (eps. 45-48, 51), Ferris (eps. 75-76), Davy (eps. 102-103, 108), Teacher (ep. 111)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (2011-2014) - Nelson Andrews, Additional Voices
- The Prince of Tennis II (2012-2015) - Masaharu Niō, Additional Voices
- Pokémon XY (2013-2016) - Meyer / Blaziken Mask (eps. 129-140), Blake (ep. 44), Dr. Woodward (ep. 84), Team Flare Grunt (ep. 129)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V (2014-2017) - Pierre L'Supérieure, Additional Voices
- Pokémon Sun & Moon (2016-2019) - Ikari (ep. 66), Viren's Henchman (Ponytail) (eps. 70, 85, 124), Caregiver (Multi-Bangs) (ep. 86), Magikarp Trainer (ep. 129)
- Snack World (2017-2018) - Additional Voices
- Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS (2017-2019) - Captain, Editor in Chief
- Pokémon Journeys: The Series (2019-2022) - Lance (eps. 12, 115-116)
- Arte (2020) - Angelo, Additional Voices
- Gal & Dino (2020) - Narrator
- Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS (2020-2022) - Seatbastian
- Dragon Goes House-Hunting (2021) - Skeleton Brother #A (ep. 7), Additional Voices
- Shaman King (2021-2022) - Tokageroh, Yainage
- The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup (2022) - Masaharu Niō (eps. 1, 6, 11), Additional Voices
- Tribe Nine (2022) - Adach Tribesman (eps. 5, 7), Additional Voices
- Aim To Be A Pokémon Master (2023) - Emmet (ep. 3)
- The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal (2024-present) - Masaharu Niō
Anime Shorts[]
- Let's Go! Tamagotchi (2007) - Pink Servant (ep. 10)
OVAs & Specials[]
- Time Stranger (1985) - Killy Gagley (Central Park Media Dub)
- Gunbuster (1988-1989) - Additional Voices
- Patlabor (OVA) (1988-1989) - Additional Voices
- Patlabor: The New Files (1990-1992) - Kurosaki (eps 1-4)
- Detonator Orgun (1991) - Lang (Manga Corps Dub)
- Gall Force: New Era (1991-1992) - Additional Voices
- Giant Robo: The Animation (1992-1998) - Ivan the Terrible, Cervantes (ep. 5) (NYAV Post Dub)
- Cool Devices (1995-1997) - Man 1 (ep. 4), Lord Zeon, Masaki Hoshino (ep. 10)
- Strange Love (1997) - Sushiaki Karasawa
- TriAngle (1998) - Toshiya
- Angel Sanctuary (2000) - Sakuya Kira
- Geobreeders: Breakthrough (2000-2001) - Erbert
- Animation Runner Kuromi (2001) - Hassaku Hozumi
- Joe vs. Joe (2003) - Additional Voices
- Animation Runner Kuromi 2 (2004) - Hassaku Hozumi
- Re: Cutie Honey (2004) - Seiji Hayami
- Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time (2005) - Takashi, Captain, Additional Voices
- Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010-2014) - Additional Voices
- Queen's Blade: Beautiful Warriors (2010-2011) - Additional Voices
- The New Prince of Tennis: Hyotei vs Rikkai Game of Future (2021) - Masaharu Nio
Anime Films[]
- Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer (1984) - Ataru Moroboshi, Shutaro Mendou
- Wrath of the Ninja (1989) - Ranmaru
- The Weathering Continent (1992) - Guard A
- Ghost Sweeper Mikami (1994) - Tadao Yokoshima
- Jungle Emperor Leo (1997) - Jack
- Digimon Adventure 02: Digimon Hurricane Landing!! / Transcendent Evolution!! The Golden Digimentals (2000) - Upamon, Armadillomon
- Pokémon Heroes (2002) - Lorenzo, Additional Voices
- Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker (2003) - Butler
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light (2004) - Joey Wheeler
- Tamagotchi: The Movie (2007) - Atchi
- Mai Mai Miracle (2009) - Boss, Additional Voices
- Pokémon: Arceus & the Jewel of Life (2009) - Kevin
- Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010) - Karl
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time (2010) - Lyman Banner, Solomon Muto
- Psychic School Wars (2012) - Jo, Vice Principal, Psychic, Additional Voices
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III: The Advent (2013) - Additional Voices
- Patema Inverted (2013) - Additional Voices
- Pokémon the Movie: Diancie & the Cocoon of Destruction (2014) - Additional Voices
- Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa & the Clash of Ages (2015) - Ghris
- Miss Hokusai (2016) - Additional Voices
- Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky (2016) - Keith Meyers
- Your Name (2016) - Additional Voices
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions (2016) - Joey Wheeler, Solomon Muto, Shadi Shin
- Lu Over the Wall (2017) - Kujirai
- Napping Princess (2017) - Kijita/Takiji, Additional Voices
- Liz and the Blue Bird (2018) - Noboru Taki
- Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018) - Hyke, Additional Voices
- Mazinger Z: Infinity (2018) - Koji Kabuto
- Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative (2018) - Monaghan Bakharov
- Weathering With You (2019) - Kimura, Additional Voices
Video Game Dubbing[]
- One Piece: Pirate's Carnival (2005) - Eneru
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Terminal (2008-2012) - Joey Wheeler, Syrus Trusdale, Nelson Andrews
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links (2016) - Joey Wheeler, Solomon Muto, Syrus Trusdale
- Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain (2019) - Gale 6, Control Room Operator, Soldiers
- Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold (2019) - Additional Voices
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Cross Duel (2021) - Joey Wheeler, Syrus Trusdale
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn Of The Battle Royale (2021) - Seatbastian
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (2023) - Huang Gai
External Links[]
- Wayne Grayson on the Internet Movie Database.
- Wayne Grayson on Anime News Network's encyclopedia.
- Wayne Grayson on Behind The Voice Actors.