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Dave Wittenberg

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Dave Wittenberg
Wittenberg in 2026
Born
Johannesburg, South Africa
Other nameDave Lelyveld
Occupations
  • Voice actor
  • scriptwriter
Years active1997–present
Websitedavewittenberg.com

Dave Wittenberg is a South African voice actor. He is known for his voice acting in animated series and the English dub of anime.

Early life

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Wittenberg was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.[1]

Career

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Wittenberg voices Kakashi Hatake in Naruto, Michael Lee in Witch Hunter Robin, Bash Johnson in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja, Franz's singing voice in the Disney animated film Planes, Vision in Marvel Heroes, Lang Rangler in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, and Time Baby in Gravity Falls. In video games, he voices Trigger Happy in the Skylanders series, Mad Doctor in Epic Mickey, and Buddy Alexander in Resident Evil: Damnation.[2]

He is also an adaptive scriptwriter for English dubs of anime whose work includes episodes of Digimon. Wittenberg also narrates many documentaries and specials for the Travel Channel and Food Network.

Filmography

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Anime

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List of English dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
2001–02Digimon TamersHenry Wong, MegaGargomon (shared with Mona Marshall), Sovereign Ebonwumon[4]
2002Kurogane CommunicationKanatoAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Babel II: Beyond InfinityKoichi Kamiya / Babel II
Digimon FrontierVarious characters[6][7]
XSubaru SumeragiAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Fushigi Yûgi EikodenTaka Sukunami[5]
2003.hack//SIGNSora[6][8]
Please Teacher!Kei Kusanagi[6][7]
The Twelve KingdomsEnkiAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Android Kikaider: The AnimationJiro / KikaiderAlso Kikaider 01 OVA as Dave Lelyveld[5][6]
2003–04Ai Yori Aoshi seriesKaoru HanabishiAs Dave Lelyveld[5][9]
Initial DTakumi "Tak" FujiwaraTokyopop dub[6]
2003–08 SD Gundam Force Guneagle [10]
2004Astro BoyVarious characters
Witch Hunter RobinMichael Lee[6][7]
.hack//Legend of the TwilightHotaru's Grunty[6]
Gad GuardKatanaAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Here is GreenwoodShinobu TezukaAs Dave Lelyveld
Media Blasters dub
StellviaMasaru OdawaraAs Dave Lelyveld
Submarine 707RSenta Umino
Please Twins!Kei Kusanagi[6]
2004–05Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex seriesSaitoAlso 2nd Gig[6]
2005Zatch Bell!Parco Folgore, Ponygon, DufortAmerican Anime Award for Best Male Actor in a Comedy[6][11]
2005–06Immortal Grand PrixJan Michael, Timma, Frank Bullitt [12]
2005–09NarutoKakashi Hatake[6][8]
2006Karas: The ProphecyKure[6]
2006–07Eureka SevenWoz, various[6]
Haré+GuuUighurAs David Lelyveld[13]
2007Digimon Data SquadKouki, BioThunderbirmon, BioDarkdramon[10][better source needed]
2007–08Blood+Solomon and Karman[14]
2008–09Code GeassGino Weinberg[15]
2009–19Naruto: ShippudenKakashi Hatake[6][16]
2011X-MenKick, Neuron[17]
2012–13Tiger & BunnyDoc Saito[18]
2019–24Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsKakashi Hatake[19]
2020Marvel Future AvengersNorman Osborn / Green Goblin[8]
2020–22Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045Saito
2021JoJo's Bizarre AdventureLang Rangler
2024 Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Gino Weinberg


Animation

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List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
2004Stroker and HoopVarious characters[8]
Higglytown HeroesThe Musher
2005Duck DodgersDodger's Id, Protectorate AgentEpisode: "A Lame Duck Mind"
2005–07The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyVarious characters
2005–08Codename: Kids Next DoorNumbuh 74.239, various characters
2006–07Ben 10Upchuck3 episodes[8]
2007Legion of Super HeroesFerro Lad, Grullug3 episodes[8]
Family GuyVarious charactersEpisode: "Road to Rupert"
2007–10ChowderGorgonzola, Larry Jingleberry, The Fly, various characters6 episodes[8]
2008Underfist: Halloween BashBun-Bun[20]
2008–09The ReplacementsDr. Scorpius4 episodes[8]
2010Generator RexThe Instigator, Blue Collar WorkerEpisode: "The Hunter"[8][21]
2010–12Fish HooksPunt and Geckcoach[8]
2011The Super Hero Squad ShowMiek, KorgEpisode: "Planet Hulk! (Six Against Infinity, Part 5)"
2012MotorcityCyborg Dan, Weekend Warriors Leader, various[8][22]
2012;
2014–15		Gravity FallsTime Baby, Lolph3 episodes[8]
2012–15Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaBash Johnson
2014–15;
2017		ClarenceMarty, Walt, Kevin[23][24]
2017Transformers: Robots in DisguiseWildbreak4 episodes[8]
BunniculaGhost PepperEpisode: "Ghost Pepper"[25]
2018Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!Northrup, DadEpisode: "World of Witchcraft"[8]
Guardians of the GalaxyPike, AnnouncerEpisode: "Money Changes Everything"
2021 Monsters at Work Fan Monster, additional voices

Films

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List of voice and English dubbing performances in direct-to-videos and television specials
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
2002GundressRyoAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Cowboy Bebop: The MovieLee Samson[6]
2003Patlabor WXIIIShinichiro HataAs Dave Lelyveld[5]
Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed CardKerberos (big)
2004AppleseedYoshitsune
éX-DriverMichael (movie), Toma (Danger Zone)
Mobile Suit Gundam F91Dorel Ronah
2005Digimon Tamers: Battle of AdventurersHenry Wong[8]
Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon
Digimon Frontier: Island of Lost DigimonTakuya Kanbara
2006Final Fantasy VII: Advent ChildrenYazoo
Codename: Kids Next Door - Operation Z.E.R.O.Young Numbuh Zero/ Monty Uno, Sector Z Operative[26]
2007Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of SnowKakashi Hatake
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State SocietySaito[6]
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider QueenVelma's dad, Spider[8]
Ben 10: Secret of the OmnitrixUpchuck, Alien #2
The Grim Adventures of the KNDNumbuh 74.239[27]
2008Dragon HuntersHector[8]
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon KingdomKakashi Hatake
2009Naruto Shippuden the MovieKakashi Hatake, Gitai
2011Scooby-Doo! Legend of the PhantosaurCop, Grad Student, Policeman, miscellaneous bikers[8]
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: BondsKakashi Hatake
2012Resident Evil: DamnationBuddy / Alexander "Sasha" Kozachenko[8]
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of FireKakashi Hatake
Delhi SafariHyena, Tortoise[8]
2013Tiger & Bunny: The BeginningDoc Saito  
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost TowerYoung Kakashi
2014Naruto the Movie: Blood PrisonKakashi Hatake
Road to Ninja: Naruto the MovieKakashi Hatake, Gamariki
2015Tiger & Bunny: The RisingDoc Saito[28]
The Last: Naruto the MovieKakashi Hatake[8]

Video games

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List of voice and English dubbing performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
2000–05Tony Hawk's seriesVarious charactersOver 24 characters
Pro Skater 2, 3, 4; Underground 1 and 2
2002Digimon Rumble ArenaHenry Wong[8]
2003Xenosaga seriesAllen Ridgeley
.hack seriesSoraMutation – Quarantine[8]
Castlevania: Lament of InnocenceLeon Belmont[8]
Metal Arms: Glitch in the SystemGlitchAlso script writer
2003–05The Lord of the Rings gamesGoblin King, Warriors of Gondor, Orcs, Gollum (War of the Ring)
2004Seven Samurai 20XXMatty[29]
SD Gundam Force: Showdown! Guneagle, Gundiver 02 as David Lelyveld
Medal of Honor: Pacific AssaultTommy Conlin
EverQuest II Various charactersOver 30 voices
Fight ClubJack
Viewtiful Joe 2Cameo LeonCredited as Dave Whittenburg[8]
2005Xenosaga Episode IIAllen Ridgeley, Luis Virgil, U-TIC Soldiers[8]
Rave MasterPasha
X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseAngel / Archangel[8]
Zatch Bell! seriesFolgore, Ponygon
GunSoapy Jennings
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga & 2 Cielo
Ultimate Spider-ManVarious characters
2006Dead RisingSam FranklinAs Dave Wittenburg[8]
Scooby Doo: Frights! Camera! Mystery!Duncan Vibes, Terrance Patel
.hack//G.U. Vol. 1: RebirthGaspard, MatsuEnglish Voice
Marvel: Ultimate AllianceGladiator, Balder, Wrecker, Wyatt Wingfoot
2006–presentNaruto seriesKakashi Hatakeuntil Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, reprise his role in Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
2007Armored Core 4Zanni, Launch Site Staff Member[30]
.hack//G.U. Vol. 2: ReminisceGaspard, Matsu, Osamu KawaguchiEnglish Voice[8]
Tomb Raider: AnniversaryLarson Conway
.hack//G.U. Vol. 3: RedemptionGaspard, MatsuEnglish Voice
2008The Incredible HulkSpecial Forces Soldier, Vulcan Leader
Valkyria ChroniclesWelkin GuntherEnglish Voice
Destroy All Humans! Path of the FuronDeep Naval, Murray
Persona 4Teddie / Shadow Teddie[31]
2009Eat Lead: The Return of Matt HazardBill the Wizard, Yakuza Guard, Employee Artist[8]
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark AthenaGuard
Dissidia: Final FantasyKefka Palazzo
Halo 3: ODST Mike Branley
Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?Prinny
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crank in TimeFongoid Male #3 
Magna Carta 2Igton Pin[8]
2010Final Fantasy XIIILieutenant AmodarEnglish Voice
Valkyria Chronicles IIWelkin Gunther
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom Tepeu
Epic MickeyThe Mad Doctor[8]
2011BulletstormRatface, Creeps
Dissidia 012: Final FantasyKefka Palazzo
Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The GameMirage
Dead Island Bobby, various characters
2011-16Skylanders seriesTrigger Happy, Trigger Snappy, Hektore (3DS exclusive) 
2012Final Fantasy XIII-2Captain Cryptic, Amodar[8]
Resident Evil 6 BSAA
Persona 4 GoldenShadow Teddie (archival audio from Persona 4)
2013Marvel HeroesVision, Toad[8]
Ratchet & Clank: Into the NexusThug #2
2015 Batman: Arkham Knight Officer Denheen, Officer Lynch, B.P.D. Officers [32]
Disney Infinity 3.0 Additional Voices [33]
2016Mighty No. 9Dr. Sanda, Seijiro Sanda[8]
2017.hack//G.U. Last RecodeGaspard and Matsu
2018Dissidia Final Fantasy NTKefka Palazzo[34]
2019JudgmentAdditional voices[35]
2020 Spider-Man: Miles Morales Street Criminals [8]
2024Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthAdditional voices[36]
2024The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through DaybreakCitizens[37]

Live-action

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  • Versus - Suit (English dub, credited as Dave Levyland)
  • The Do's and Don'ts of Cruising - Narrator

Other

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References

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  1. ↑ "Dave's Bio". DaveWittenberg.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2008. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Dave Wittenberg Voice Over – Home" (Page through slides to see major roles). DaveWittenberg.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "The Official Site of Voice Artist Dave Wittenberg – Resume". DaveWittenberg.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2008. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Interview with Dave Wittenberg". Digipedia. August 10, 2002. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Dave Lelyveld". crystalacids.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Dave Wittenberg". crystalacids.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 Mathews, Ryan (November 4, 2003). "The Dub Track: Witch Hunter Robin". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 "Dave Wittenberg (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors (A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information). Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  9. ↑ Jeng, Way (September 14, 2004). "Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi, Volume Two". Mania. Archived from the original on December 19, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  10. 1 2 "Dave Wittenberg on Anime News Network". Anime News Network. January 13, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  11. ↑ "A Backstage Guide to the American Anime Awards". Anime News Network. February 28, 2007. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  12. ↑ "IGPX STAFF & CAST". Production I.G. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  13. ↑ "A Big, Black, Hard, Shiny, Smelly, Noise-Making Creature". Hare+Guu. Episode 9. Event occurs at Closing credits, English Voice Cast.
  14. ↑ "Sony Includes 1st Blood+ Episode on Non-Anime DVDs". Anime News Network. February 25, 2008. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Code Geass". Anime News Network. 2007. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Naruto Shippūden's Main English Dubbing Cast Announced". Anime News Network. March 27, 2009. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  17. ↑ "X-Men Cast Credits". IMDb. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  18. ↑ "Tiger & Bunny English Dub Main Cast List". Facebook. August 15, 2012. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Kitsunes96 on twitter". Twitter. January 13, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  20. ↑ "Underfist: Halloween Bash". Underfist: Halloween Bash. Season 1. Episode 1. October 12, 2008. Cartoon Network.
  21. ↑ "The Hunter". Generator Rex. Season 1. Episode 15. October 8, 2010. Cartoon Network.
  22. ↑ "Dave Wittenberg". Voice Chasers. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Pilot". Clarence. Season 1. Episode 0. February 17, 2014. Cartoon Network.
  24. ↑ "Dinner Party". Clarence. Season 1. Episode 8. June 12, 2014. Cartoon Network.
  25. ↑ "Ghost Pepper". Bunnicula. Season 1. Episode 23. May 30, 2017. Boomerang.
  26. ↑ "Codename: Kids Next Door - Operation Z.E.R.O."
  27. ↑ "The Grim Adventures of the KND Cast & Crew".
  28. ↑ "Tiger & Bunny The Movie: The Rising English Dub Clips Streamed – News – Anime News Network". Anime News Network. February 8, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  29. ↑ Dimps; Polygon Magic. Seven Samurai 20XX. Sammy Studios. Scene: Ending credits, 5:09:55 in, CAST.
  30. ↑ FromSoftware. Armored Core 4. Sega. Scene: Ending credits, 2:28:11 in, Voice Cast.
  31. ↑ Ouden, Auron den. "Persona 4 – Staff Review". RPGamer. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2012. The best example of this is Dave Wittenberg's performance as Teddie, whose over-the-top ham acting suits the character perfectly, but also manages to sound genuine and even heartfelt when necessary.
  32. ↑ Rocksteady Studios. Batman: Arkham Knight. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Scene: Credits, 13:05 in, Voiceover & Mocap Talent.
  33. ↑ Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. Scene: Closing credits, 5:29 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of.
  34. ↑ "Dissidia Final Fantasy NT - Characters/Actors Images | Behind The Voice Actors". www.behindthevoiceactors.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2017.
  35. ↑ "Judgment (2019 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  36. ↑ "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (2024 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  37. ↑ "The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak (2024 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  38. ↑ Blizzard Entertainment. Diablo III. Scene: Closing credits, 4:10 in, Voice Over, Additional Voices.
  39. ↑ Blizzard Entertainment. Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. Scene: Closing credits, 5:23 in, Voice Over, Additional Voices.
  40. ↑ Square Enix. Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. Scene: Closing credits, 1:54 minutes in, Voice Actors, Additional Voices.
  41. ↑ Square Enix. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Scene: Closing credits, 5 minutes in, Voice Actors, Additional Voices.
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