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James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969), also known by his initials JAT,[1] is an American voice actor, writer, producer, podcast host and impressionist. He is known for portraying Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank franchise, the main character Tidus in Final Fantasy X, Shuyin in Final Fantasy X-2, Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars animated features such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the franchise's video games, and the titular character in the animated series Johnny Test.

For other people named with similar names, see James Arnold and James Taylor (disambiguation).
James Arnold Taylor
Taylor at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2022
Born (1969-07-22) July 22, 1969 (age 53)
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Other namesJAT
Occupation
  • Voice actor
  • writer
  • producer
  • podcast host
Years active1995–present
Spouse
Allison Taylor
​
(m. 1991)​
Children1
Websitewww.jamesarnoldtaylor.com

Early life


Taylor was born in Santa Barbara, California on July 22, 1969.[2]


Career


Taylor dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi in 2012
Taylor dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi in 2012

Taylor began his voice acting career in 1995.

He has been an active member of the voice acting community since, appearing in numerous roles, including Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank video game series and Tidus from Final Fantasy X. From 2005 until 2011, Taylor also voiced Fred Flintstone in commercials and promotional material, following the death of Henry Corden.[3]

In 2013, he published the book JAT 365: 365 Inspirations for the Pursuit of Your Dreams.[1] In 2018, he began the podcast Talking to Myself.[4]


Personal life


Taylor has been married to his wife Allison, since 1991.[5] Together they have a daughter, Lydia, who also played the part of Mackenzie Huntington in Animal Crackers.[6][7] He is a Christian.[8]


Filmography



Voice-over roles



Film

List of voice performances in feature films
Year Title Role Notes Source
2007 TMNT Leonardo   [9]
2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi, 4-A7, Medical Droid   [9]
2012 Foodfight! Doctor Si Nustrix Limited theatrical release [9]
2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Obi-Wan Kenobi Lines redubbed by Ewan McGregor [10]
2016 Ratchet & Clank Ratchet  
2017 Animal Crackers Buffalo Bob Limited theatrical release
2018 Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Fake Slade Actor Character is identified as Shia LaBeouf within the film
List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Source
2003 Atlantis: Milo's Return Milo Thatch [9]
2003 The Animatrix Ash, Raul, Additional voices    
2007 Superman: Doomsday Officer Tucker   [9]
2008 Justice League: The New Frontier Captain Cold   [9]
2008 The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show Cricket 2, Weasel 2, Pig Classmate 3   [9]
2009 Bionicle: The Legend Reborn Berix, Vastus    
2010 The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! Wooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer    
2010 Gnomes and Trolls: The Secret Chamber Slim, Prickles, Hilda, Spike   [9]
2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Tomar-Re   [9]
2011 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Mr. Hudson, Spud, Additional voices   [9]
2015 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League Barry Allen / The Flash, DeSaad   [9][11][12]
2015 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom Barry Allen / The Flash, General Lane    
2016 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Cosmic Clash Barry Allen / The Flash   [13]
2016 Lego Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood Chet Brickton, Narrator  
2018 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash Barry Allen / The Flash  
2020 Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters Barry Allen / The Flash   [14]

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Series Role Notes Source
1997Johnny BravoBeaver (3), Newton, Bean Man, Sour Grape Man, Huckleberry Hound, Horseman, News Announcer, Random Man (2) [9]
2003–05Star Wars: Clone WarsObi-Wan Kenobi 
2004Static ShockEddie Felson/Speedwarp [9]
2004The Fairly OddParentsCrash Nebula, Sprig SpeevakEpisode: "Crash Nebula"[9]
2004Justice League UnlimitedPrivate, RobberEpisode: "Hawk and Dove"[9]
2004–07Danny PhantomWalker, Monster, Ghost Cops [9]
2004Game OverVarious characters [9]
2004–08Drawn TogetherWooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer, various characters  
2005Stroker and HoopRon Howard, Answering Machine Guy [9]
2005–14, 2021–presentJohnny TestJohnny Test, Hank Anchorman, The Principal, Mr. Mittens, Bee Keeper, Dark Vegan, others [9]
2005–07A.T.O.M.Axel Manning, Sebastian Manning, Tilian52 episodes[9]
2007Afro SamuraiYashichiEpisode: "The Dream Reader"[9]
2008–09The Spectacular Spider-ManHarry Osborn, Frederick Foswell / Patch [9]
2008Ben 10: Alien ForceRaff, Attendant #1Episode: "X = Ben + 2"[9]
2008–11Batman: The Brave and the BoldGreen Arrow, Blue Bowman, Guy Gardner, Major Disaster, Wotan, Nabu, Mark Desmond, Arges, Leslie "Rocky" Davis, Alpha-Red, G.I. Robot, Jace [9]
2008–14, 2020Star Wars: The Clone WarsObi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Rako Hardeen, others  
2008Totally Spies!Insurance Salesman, Alternate Dimension David LettermanEpisodes: "Totally Dunzo: Parts I & II"[9]
2010G.I. Joe: RenegadesSherriff Terry, Matty, Russel Clemens [9]
2011ThunderCatsOld Emrick, KhamaiEpisode: "Song of the Petalars"[9]
2011–13, 2019-2022Young JusticeBarry Allen / The Flash, Burton Thompson, Nathaniel Tryon / Neutron, Topo, Atlantean Guard #2,
G. Gordon Godfrey		[9]
2012Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel MastersKing Tritonus  
2013Teen Titans Go!Hadji, Dr. Benton C. Quest, Race BannonEpisode: La Larva de Amor
2013Beware the BatmanWilliam Benjamin, Officer Dunbrowski, Subway Conductor [9]
2013–15Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Leader, Blastaar, Triton, Human Torch, others [9]
2014Star Wars RebelsObi-Wan KenobiEpisode: "Spark of Rebellion"[15]
2014Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-LeagueredBarry Allen / The Flash [16]
2014We Wish You a Merry WalrusRoofhowse [9][17]
2015Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroAdditional voices [18]
2015Ultimate Spider-ManTriton, Molten Man [9]
2015Guardians of the GalaxyCosmo the Spacedog, Yondu  
2017Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean SummerCount Wretcher  
2020Jurassic World Camp CretaceousEddie, Lab assistanteEpisode 5: "Happy Birthday, Eddie!" (voice)
2021Looney Tunes CartoonsRussian Dog
2022Tales of the JediObi-Wan Kenobi[19]

Anime

List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Series Role Notes Source
2005Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindMuzu 

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
2001Final Fantasy XTidus [9]
2002The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingPippin, additional voices [9]
2003Crimson Skies: High Road to RevengeSheriff, DeCarlo, Cajun, Red Skull [9]
2003Ratchet & Clank: Going CommandoRatchet, New Ager, Hypnotist Head 1 [9]
2003Final Fantasy X-2Tidus, Shuyin [9]
2004Shrek 2Gingerbread Man, Prince Charming, Wolf, Bricks [9]
2004Spider-Man 2Quentin Beck / Mysterio [9]
2004Tales of SymphoniaLord Yggdrasill, Gnome [9]
2004Ratchet & Clank: Up Your ArsenalRatchet, Maxmillian, TV voice [9]
2004Vampire: The Masquerade – BloodlinesVandal, Julius, Killer [20]
2005Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithObi-Wan Kenobi [9]
2005Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryWilly Wonka[9]
2005X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseIceman, Sugarman [9]
2005Ratchet: DeadlockedRatchet [9]
2005Shrek SuperSlamHumpty Dumpty, Prince Charming [9]
2005Star Wars: Battlefront IIObi-Wan Kenobi [9]
2006Kingdom Hearts IICaptain Jack Sparrow[9]
2006Shrek Smash n' Crash RacingPrince Charming, Humpty Dumpty [21][9]
2007Ratchet & Clank: Size MattersRatchet, Security Guard  
2007TMNTLeonardo [9]
2007Shrek the ThirdArtie, Prince Charming, Gnome [9]
2007Hot Shots TennisKent [9]
2007Spider-Man: Friend or FoePeter Parker / Spider-Man [9]
2007Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of DestructionRatchet [9]
2008Secret Agent ClankRatchet  
2008Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for BootyRatchet  
2008Lego Batman: The VideogameRobin, Nightwing  
2009Free RealmsChatty [9]
2009Transformers: Revenge of the FallenThe Fallen [9]
2009Ice Age: Dawn of the DinosaursCrash [9]
2009Dissidia Final FantasyTidus [9]
2009Star Wars Battlefront: Elite SquadronObi-Wan Kenobi, Ferroda  
2009Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic HeroesObi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon [22]
2009Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in TimeRatchet, Dan Johnson (skin only) [9]
2010How to Train Your DragonHiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Fishlegs Ingerman  
2010Valkyria Chronicles IIShop Clerk [9]
2010Back to the Future: The GameYoung Emmett "Doc" Brown [9]
2011Dissidia 012 Final FantasyTidus [9]
2011Lego Star Wars III: The Clone WarsObi Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon [9]
2011PlayStation Move HeroesRatchet [9]
2011Ratchet & Clank: All 4 OneRatchet [9]
2012Kinect Star WarsDarth Kern, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Gold 6 [9]
2012PlayStation All-Stars Battle RoyaleRatchet [9]
2012Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal AssaultRatchet [9]
2013Ratchet & Clank: Into the NexusRatchet [9]
2012, 2014Ratchet & Clank CollectionRatchetGoing Commando and Up Your Arsenal 
2013Lego Marvel Super HeroesProfessor X, Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, Superior Spider-Man, Winter Soldier,
Ant-Man		  
2014Skylanders: Trap TeamVarious charactersGrouped under Voice Actors[23]
2014Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIXCaptain Jack Sparrow, The PrinceArchive audio[9]
2015Infinite CrisisNightmare Robin [24]
2015Disney Infinity 3.0Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, TD-54 [25]
2015Transformers: DevastationMenasor, Seeker 1 [9]
2016Ratchet & ClankRatchet [9]
2016World of Final FantasyTidus [9]
2018Dissidia Final Fantasy NTTidus [9]
2018Super Bomberman RRatchetPlayStation 4 version[26]
2018Marvel Powers United VRIceman, Magneto [9]
2018Mobius Final FantasyTidus [27][9]
2018Lego DC Super-VillainsGreen Arrow  
2018Star Wars Battlefront IIObi-Wan KenobiDownloadable content 
2019Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderCosmo, Iceman [9]
2019Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderObi-Wan KenobiReused voice lines from Star Wars Rebels  
2021Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartRatchet  
2021 Marvel's Avengers Mark Raxton
2022Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaObi-Wan Kenobi  

Live action roles


List of acting performances and appearances in television and film
Year Title Role Notes Source
2001 The Comedy Team of Pete & James Himself Documentary; also writer and producer  
2008 X-treme Weekend — Executive producer  
2008 The Audition — Associate producer  
2010 Big Time Rush Regional Manager Taylor Episode: 'Big Time Demos'  
2013 I Know That Voice Himself Documentary  
2015 Summer '78 — Producer  
2015 A Certin Point of Voew — Producer (3 episodes)  
2017 Clone Wars Conversions Himself/Host Also writer and producer  
2019 Kenobi: A Star Wars Fan Film Captain Leegus Fan film
2020 The Last Blockbuster Himself Documentary

Web


List of appearances in web series
Year Title Role Notes Source
2017–present The JAT Show Himself/Host Podcast; also writer and producer  

References


  1. "JAT365". James Arnold Taylor.
  2. "James Arnold Taylor Biography". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 2021-11-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Zwecker, Bill (April 27, 2016). "In 'Ratchet & Clank,' voice actor gets to (kind of) be himself". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  4. "The Podcast". James Arnold Taylor.
  5. "The Clone Wars' James Arnold Taylor Discusses Life as a Voice Actor" – via IGN.
  6. Eddy, Art (May 14, 2018). "James Arnold Taylor Talks Working On A Feature Film With His Daughter".
  7. Mintzer, Jordan (2017-06-16). "'Animal Crackers': Film Review | Annecy 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
  8. Rickards, Megan (2018-11-29). "Podcast Review | Talking to Myself (James Arnold Taylor)". Future of the Force. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  9. "James Arnold Taylor (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors.
  10. @JATactor (December 19, 2015). "@t_betts94 yes, it was me originally but they replaced my version with Ewan. I guess if I'm gonna be replaced it should be him! 😀" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
  11. "Interview with James Arnold Taylor for "Justice League vs. Bizarro League"". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  12. Lego Justice League vs. Bizarro League Closing Credits
  13. "LEGO Justice League: Cosmic Clash Movie Bluray With Cosmic Boy Minifigure Details". toynewsi.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  14. Oller, Jacob (Apr 3, 2020). "Embrace your inner child with this first look at LEGO DC: Shazam-Magic & Monsters". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved Apr 10, 2020.
  15. "Spark of Rebellion". Star Wars Rebels. October 3, 2014. Event occurs at 43:07. Disney Channel.
  16. "Lego Batman: Be-Leaguered". Lego Batman. October 27, 2014.
  17. Taber, Catherine [@cattaber] (December 23, 2014). "She, James Arnold Taylor, and Dee Bradley Baker are in the Club Penguin special We Wish You a Merry Walrus" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2014 – via Twitter.
  18. Penn Zero: Part-Time Zero Episode 4 closing credits
  19. George, Joe (October 13, 2022). "Star Wars Brings Back Original Trilogy Legend for New Disney+ Series". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  20. Troika Games. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines. Activision. Scene: Ending credits, 2:13 in, Voice Over Actors.
  21. Torus Games. Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing. Activision Value Publishing. Scene: Closing credits, 4 minutes in, Voice overs.
  22. Krome Studios (October 6, 2009). Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes. LucasArts. Scene: Closing credits, 2:30 in, Voice Talent.
  23. Toys for Bob. Skylanders: Trap Team. Activision. Scene: Closing credits, 8:40 in, Voice Actors.
  24. DC Entertainment (December 17, 2014). "Infinite Crisis - Behind the Voice - James Arnold Taylor as Nightmare Robin". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22.
  25. Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. Scene: Closing credits, 5:29 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of.
  26. Super Bomberman R Presents: Official Voice Actors for Ratchet & Clank. June 7, 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22. Retrieved June 8, 2018 – via YouTube.
  27. MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY Official (17 July 2018). "FFX Collaboration Event: Dream Within a Dream trailer". Archived from the original on 2021-12-22 – via YouTube.


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[de] James Arnold Taylor

James Arnold Taylor (* 22. Juli 1969 in Santa Barbara, Kalifornien) ist ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler und Synchronsprecher. Er sprach den Jedi-Meister Obi-Wan Kenobi in der Serie Star Wars: The Clone Wars und synchronisierte zahlreiche Charaktere in Videospielen.
- [en] James Arnold Taylor

[es] James Arnold Taylor

James Arnold Taylor (Santa Bárbara, 22 de julio de 1969) es un autor y actor de voz estadounidense. Es conocido por su papel de Ratchet en la saga de videojuegos Ratchet & Clank, y por Tidus en Final Fantasy X. También ha interpretado a Pedro Picapiedra en diversos anuncios desde 2005 hasta 2011 tras la muerte de Henry Corden e interpretó a Obi Wan Kenobi en la película animada Star Wars: The Clone Wars y su posterior serie.

[ru] Тэйлор, Джеймс Арнольд

Джеймс Арнольд Тэйлор (англ. James Arnold Taylor; род. 22 июля 1969, Санта-Барбара, Калифорния, США) — американский актёр озвучивания, известен как «голос» таких как Рэтчет в серии игр Ratchet & Clank, Тидус в Final Fantasy X и Оби-Ван Кеноби в различных играх из серии «Звёздных войн».


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