James Arnold Taylor

James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969)[1] is an American voice actor, writer, producer and podcast host, 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 Johnny Test in the animated series Johnny Test.

For other people named with similar names, see James Arnold and James Taylor (disambiguation).
James Arnold Taylor
Taylor in 2012
Born (1969-07-22) July 22, 1969
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Occupation
  • Voice actor
  • writer
  • producer
  • podcast host
Years active1995–present
AgentAbrams Artists Agency
Spouse(s)
Allison Taylor
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(m. 1991)​
Children1
Websitewww.jamesarnoldtaylor.com

Early life

Taylor was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California.[2]

Career

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.[4] In 2018, he began the podcast Talking to Myself.[5]

Personal life

Taylor has been married to his wife Allison, since 1991.[6][7] Together they have a daughter, Lydia.[6][8] He identifies as a Christian, and shares religious messages on his social media, though he has stated that he "doesn't want to force his religion onto others".[9]

Filmography

Film
List of voice performances in feature films
Year Title Role Notes Source
2001 Osmosis Jones Coffee Holding White Blood Cell Uncredited
2007 TMNT Leonardo   [1]
2012 Foodfight! Doctor Si Nustrix Limited theatrical release [1]
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
2001 The King of Queens Nicolas Cage
2003 Atlantis: Milo's Return Milo Thatch [1]
2003 The Animatrix Ash, Raul, additional voices    
2006 Ultimate Avengers 2 Bucky Barnes    
2007 Superman: Doomsday Mayor of Metropolis   [1]
2008 Justice League: The New Frontier Captain Cold   [1]
2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi, additional voices   [1]
2008 The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show Cricket 2, Weasel 2, Pig Classmate 3   [1]
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   [1]
2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Tomar-Re   [1]
2011 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Mr. Hudson, Spud, additional voices   [1]
2015 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League Barry Allen / The Flash, DeSaad   [1][10][11]
2015 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom Barry Allen / The Flash, General Lane    
2015 Robo-Dog Robo-Dog  
2016 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Cosmic Clash Barry Allen / The Flash   [12]
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   [13]

Animation
List of voice performances in animation
Year Series Role Notes Source
1997Johnny BravoHuckleberry Hound, various characters [1]
2000DinozaursDino Kenty  
2002Whatever Happened to Robot Jones?Boy 3, Boy 6, Cool Kid  
2002¡Mucha Lucha!Kid Wombat  
2003–06What's New, Scooby-Doo?Prince Al-Fimer, Zombie Son, Burr Baston, Moto X Guy #2, Owen DeCassle, Steve Fortescu, Sonny Les Matines, Guy L'Avorton, Shawn, Frankie Martin, Dr. Laslow Ostwald, Tad, additional voices  
2003The Powerpuff GirlsKid #3, Kid #5, Triplet #3, Brian LarsenEpisode: "Save Mojo/Substitute Creature" 
2003–05Teen TitansOverload, CashEpisode: "Car Trouble" 
2003–05Star Wars: Clone WarsObi-Wan Kenobi 
2003–08Codename: Kids Next DoorKing Sandy, Knight #2, Eggbert, others  
2004Static ShockEddie Felson, Speedwarp [1]
2004–06The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyFred Flintstone, Various characters  
2004The Fairly OddParentsCrash Nebula, Sprig SpeevakEpisode: "Crash Nebula"[1]
2004Justice League UnlimitedPrivate, RobberEpisode: "Hawk and Dove"[1]
2004–07Danny PhantomWalker, Ghost Cops [1]
2004Game OverVarious characters [1]
2004–08Drawn TogetherWooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer, various characters  
2005The Buzz on MaggieAdditional voices  
2005My Life as a Teenage RobotKenny, Oblivious Guy, Customer #4Episode: "Love 'Em or Leash 'Em/Teen Team Time" 
2005Stroker and HoopRon Howard, Answering Machine Guy [1]
2005–14Johnny TestJohnny Test, Hank Anchorman, The Principal, Mr. Mittens, Bee Keeper, Dark Vegan, others [1]
2005–07A.T.O.M.Axel Manning, Sebastian Manning, Tilian52 episodes[1]
2005–06The BoondocksCrew Member, Ganstalicious Fan, Officer Frank  
2006–07Celebrity DeathmatchJohnny Depp, Christian Bale 
2006–08Legion of Super HeroesMekt Ranzz / Lightning Lord, Color Kid, Ultra Boy, Porcupine Pete  
2006The Zimmer TwinsEdgar ZimmerAll episodes[1]
2007Afro SamuraiYashichiEpisode: "The Dream Reader"[1]
2008–09The Spectacular Spider-ManHarry Osborn, Frederick Foswell / Patch [1]
2008Ben 10: Alien ForceRaff, Attendant #1Episode: "X = Ben + 2"[1]
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 [1]
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"[1]
2010Big Time RushRegional Manager TaylorEpisode: "Big Time Demos" 
2010–12Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedRung Laddernton, George Avcados, Randy  
2010G.I. Joe: RenegadesSherriff Terry, Matty, Russel Clemens [1]
2011Ben 10: Ultimate AlienKolar, Announcer, Brannigan  
2011ThunderCatsOld Emrick, KhamaiEpisode: "Song of the Petalars"[1]
2011T.U.F.F. PuppyBiffEpisode: "Dog Save the Queen"
2011–13Young JusticeBarry Allen / The Flash, Burton Thompson, Nathaniel Tryon / Neutron, Topo, Atlantean Guard #2,
G. Gordon Godfrey		[1]
2012Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel MastersKing Tritonus  
2013Beware the BatmanWilliam Benjamin, Officer Dunbrowski, Subway Conductor [1]
2013–15Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Leader, Blastaar, Triton, Human Torch, others [1]
2014Star Wars RebelsObi-Wan KenobiEpisode: "Spark of Rebellion"[14]
2014Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-LeagueredBarry Allen / The Flash [15]
2014We Wish You a Merry WalrusRoofhowse [1][16]
2015Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroAdditional voices [17]
2015ClarenceCamden's DadEpisode: "Where the Wild Chads Are" 
2015Ultimate Spider-Man: Web WarriorsTriton, Molten Man [1]
2015Guardians of the GalaxyCosmo the Spacedog, Yondu  
2016-18DreamWorks DragonsThrok  
2017The Loud HouseFritz, Mr. Bolhofner, Guy Grazer, Bertrand, Additional voicesRecurring role 
2017Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean SummerCount Wretcher  
2018The Epic Tales of Captain UnderpantsAdditional voices  
2019Victor and ValentinoChip the CollectorEpisode: "The Collector" 
2019The CasagrandesPierre, Little BurgerEpisode: "Fast Feud" (voice)
2020Jurassic World Camp CretaceousEddie, Lab assistanteEpisode 5: "Happy Birthday, Eddie!" (voice)

Anime
List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Series Role Notes Source
1999–2000Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterRed NoahEnglish dub 
2005Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindMuzu 

Video games
List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
1995EmitMr. VoiceJapanese-only release 
1999DestregaTieme, Various Soldiers  
2001Atlantis: The Lost EmpireMilo ThatchPlayStation version 
2001Final Fantasy XTidus [1]
2002The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingPippin, additional voices [1]
2002Monsters, Inc.Monster 2, Monster 9  
2003Enter the MatrixAdditional voices  
2003Crimson Skies: High Road to RevengeSheriff, DeCarlo, Cajun, Red Skull [1]
2003Ratchet & Clank: Going CommandoRatchet, New Ager, Hypnotist Head 1 [1]
2003Final Fantasy X-2Tidus, Shuyin [1]
2004James Bond 007: Everything or NothingJack Mason / Agent 003 
2004Shrek 2Gingerbread Man, Prince Charming, Wolf, Bricks [1]
2004Syphon Filter: The Omega StrainGabe Logan  
2004Spider-Man 2Quentin Beck / Mysterio [1]
2004Tales of SymphoniaLord Yggdrasill, Gnome [1]
2004Hot Shots Golf Fore!Ratchet  
2004Ratchet & Clank: Up Your ArsenalRatchet, Maxmillian, TV voice [1]
2004EverQuest IIVenekar, Deebo Turnlin, Guard Mizzonozzle  
2004Vampire: The Masquerade – BloodlinesVandal, Julius  
2005Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithObi-Wan Kenobi [1]
2005Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryWilly Wonka[1]
2005X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseIceman, Sugarman [1]
2005Ultimate Spider-ManMax Dillon / Electro  
2005Jak X: Combat RacingRatchet  
2005Ratchet: DeadlockedRatchet [1]
2005Shrek SuperSlamHumpty Dumpty, Prince Charming [1]
2005Star Wars: Battlefront IIObi-Wan Kenobi [1]
2005Nicktoons Unite!Walker, Male Fairy, Doomsday Trooper  
2005Kingdom of ParadiseEigen, Kirin Shihan  
200624: The GameAdditional voices  
2006Syphon Filter: Dark MirrorGabe Logan  
2006Kingdom Hearts IICaptain Jack Sparrow[1]
2006Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestCaptain Jack Sparrow 
2006Marvel: Ultimate AllianceBulldozer, Iceman, Lizard, Mysterio  
2006Spider-Man: Battle for New YorkPeter Parker / Spider-ManNintendo DS version 
2006Shrek Smash n' Crash RacingPrince Charming, Humpty Dumpty [18][1]
2007Ratchet & Clank: Size MattersRatchet, Security Guard  
2007TMNTLeonardo [1]
2007Shrek the ThirdArtie, Prince Charming, Gnome [1]
2007Hot Shots TennisKent [1]
2007Spider-Man: Friend or FoePeter Parker / Spider-Man [1]
2007Syphon Filter: Logan's ShadowGabe Logan  
2007Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of DestructionRatchet [1]
2008Secret Agent ClankRatchet  
2008Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for BootyRatchet  
2008Lego Batman: The VideogameRobin, Nightwing  
2009Free RealmsChatty [1]
2009Transformers: Revenge of the FallenThe Fallen [1]
2009Ice Age: Dawn of the DinosaursCrash [1]
2009Dissidia Final FantasyTidus [1]
2009 Scooby-Doo! First FrightsNumbers, Seth Angler 
2009Star Wars Battlefront: Elite SquadronObi-Wan Kenobi, Ferroda  
2009Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic HeroesObi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon [19]
2009Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in TimeRatchet, Dan Johnson (skin only) [1]
2010Final Fantasy XIIICocoon Inhabitants  
2010Resonance of FateVictor  
2010How to Train Your DragonHiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Fishlegs Ingerman  
2010Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's RevengeLargo LeGrande, Mad Marty the Launderer, Fisherman, Spitting Cintest Referee  
2010Valkyria Chronicles IIShop Clerk [1]
2010Kingdom Hearts: Birth by SleepThe Prince  
2010Spider-Man: Shattered DimensionsAdditional voices  
2010Back to the Future: The GameYoung Emmett "Doc" Brown [1]
2011Dissidia 012 Final FantasyTidus [1]
2011Lego Star Wars III: The Clone WarsObi Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon [1]
2011PlayStation Move HeroesRatchet [1]
2011Ratchet & Clank: All 4 OneRatchet [1]
2012Kinect Star WarsDarth Kern, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Gold 6 [1]
2012Marvel Avengers: Battle for EarthSpider-Man, Magneto, Thor  
2012PlayStation All-Stars Battle RoyaleRatchet [1]
2012Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal AssaultRatchet [1]
2013Ratchet & Clank: Into the NexusRatchet [1]
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		  
2014The Lego Movie VideogameAdditional voices  
2014Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD RemasterTidusAudio drama ('Final Fantasy X -Will-') as an extra ending 
2014Scooby Doo and Looney Tunes: Cartoon UniverseWile E. Coyote  
2014Skylanders: Trap TeamVarious charactersGrouped under Voice Actors[20]
2014Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIXCaptain Jack Sparrow, The PrinceArchive audio[1]
2015Infinite CrisisNightmare Robin [21]
2015Disney Infinity 3.0Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, TD-54 [22]
2015Transformers: DevastationMenasor, Seeker 1 [1]
2016Ratchet & ClankRatchet [1]
2016World of Final FantasyTidus [1]
2018Dissidia Final Fantasy NTTidus [1]
2018Super Bomberman RRatchetPlayStation 4 version[23]
2018Marvel Powers United VRIceman, Magneto [1]
2018Mobius Final FantasyTidus [24][1]
2018Lego DC Super-VillainsGreen Arrow  
2018Star Wars Battlefront IIObi-Wan KenobiDownloadable content 
2019Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderCosmo, Iceman [1]
2019Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderObi-Wan KenobiReused voice lines from Star Wars Rebels  
2021Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartRatchet 

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 N/A Executive producer  
2008 The Audition N/A Associate producer  
2010 Big Time Rush Regional Manager Taylor Episode: 'Big Time Demos'  
2013 I Know That Voice Himself Documentary  
2015 Summer '78 N/A Producer  
2015 A Certin Point of Voew N/A Producer (3 episodes)  
2017 Clone Wars Conversions Himself/Host Also writer and producer  
2017–present The JAT Show Himself/Host Podcast; also writer and producer  
2019 Kenobi: A Star Wars Fan Film Captain Leegus Fan film

References
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  2. "James Arnold Taylor". Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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  4. "JAT365". James Arnold Taylor.
  5. "The Podcast". James Arnold Taylor.
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  8. https://www.lifeofdad.com/james-arnold-taylor-talks-about-working-on-a-feature-film-with-his-daughter-voice-acting-and-more/
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  10. "Interview with James Arnold Taylor for "Justice League vs. Bizarro League"". YouTube. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  11. Lego Justice League vs. Bizarro League Closing Credits
  12. "LEGO Justice League: Cosmic Clash Movie Bluray With Cosmic Boy Minifigure Details - - Action Figures Toys News ToyNewsI.com". toynewsi.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  13. 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.
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  15. "Lego Batman: Be-Leaguered". Lego Batman. October 27, 2014.
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  18. Torus Games. Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing. Activision Value Publishing. Scene: Closing credits, 4 minutes in, Voice overs.
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  20. Toys for Bob. Skylanders: Trap Team. Activision. Scene: Closing credits, 8:40 in, Voice Actors.
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