Josh Keaton

Joshua Luis Wiener (born February 8, 1979),[1] known by his stage name Josh Keaton, is an American actor, voice actor and singer. He is known for his roles as Takashi 'Shiro' Shirogane in Voltron: Legendary Defender, several characters in The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series and Marvel's Spider-Man, Jack Darby in Transformers: Prime and the adolescent Hercules in Hercules. He was also the voice of Ryu Hayabusa in the console versions of Ninja Gaiden, and of the second voice of Revolver Ocelot in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Josh Keaton
Keaton at the 2018 Florida Supercon
Born
Joshua Luis Wiener

(1979-02-08) February 8, 1979
Other names
  • Joshua Wiener
  • Josh Wiener
Occupation
  • Actor
  • voice actor
  • singer
Years active1987–present
Spouse(s)
Elizabeth Melendez
(m. 2009)
Children2
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Associated actsNo Authority
Websitejoshkeaton.com

Early life

Keaton was born in Hacienda Heights, California, to a father from Brooklyn, New York, and a mother from Lima, Peru.[2] He has three sisters: Danielle, Alitzah (Ali Navarro), and Sabrina. He is fluent in Spanish which he learned first as a child, and later English. As a child, he learned to speak some Quechua from his maternal grandparents. His father is Jewish and his mother is Catholic.[3]

Career

His career has included television, video game and film work, with a mixture of live acting and voice work for animations. As an infant, he appeared in an OshKosh B'gosh commercial. He was in the 1990s boy band No Authority and was signed to MJJ Music and later RCA Records as a solo artist.

Keaton voiced Jules Brown in Back to the Future: The Animated Series during 1991–1992 and Major Ocelot during Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops.

From 2008 to 2009, he voiced Peter Parker / Spider-Man in The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series on The CW. He was originally supposed to voice the character in the 2002 Spider-Man video game but his voice work was scrapped and reworked as Harry Osborn / Green Goblin when Tobey Maguire came on to voice the character.[4] He also reprised the role of New Goblin in the 2007 video game Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, and Spider-Man again in several video games (Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Spider-Man: Edge of Time). From 2017 to 2020, Keaton provided the voice of several recurring characters in Marvel's Spider-Man on Disney XD.

In 2011, Keaton was the voice for Spyro the Dragon in the Skylanders reboot of the franchise, Jack Darby and Tailgate on Transformers: Prime, and Hal Jordan / Green Lantern in Green Lantern: The Animated Series.

At Wondercon 2016, it was announced that Keaton would play Shiro, one of the main characters of the Voltron animated series Voltron: Legendary Defender that premiered on June 10, exclusively on Netflix.[5]

Filmography

Films

List of voice performances in film
Year Title Role Notes Source
1993Recycle RexAdditional Voices  
1995The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great GivingHyp (singing voice)Direct-to-video
1997HerculesYoung Hercules [6]
2004Kangaroo Jack: G'Day U.S.A.!Charlie CarboneDirect-to-video[6]
2006The WildAdditional Voices
2010Justice League: Crisis on Two EarthsWally West / Flash, AquamanDirect-to-video[6][7]
2012Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost KingdomKing Oritel of DominoNickelodeon dub 
2013Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure
2013VeggieTales: Merry Larry and the True Light of ChristmasThe Voice in SpaceDirect-to-video 
2015Justice League: Gods and MonstersOrion[6]
2015Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of DoomHal Jordan / Green Lantern[6]
2015The Laws of the UniverseRayEnglish dub[6][8]
2016DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the YearHal Jordan / Green Lantern, Steve Trevor, Barry Allen / FlashDirect-to-video[6]
2016Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Cosmic ClashHal Jordan / Green Lantern[6][9]
2017DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic GamesSteve Trevor, Barry Allen / Flash[6]
2017Lego Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach BashTommie, Chad[6]
2017Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Brain DrainBarry Allen / Flash[6]
2018Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High[6]
2018DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis[6]
2019Birds of a FeatherManou 
2019Jake and Kyle Get Wedding DatesJake WestenDirect-to-video
2020Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and MonstersExecutive, Terrance[10]
2020Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The MovieXLR8, Eye guy 
2021Batman: Soul of the DragonJeffrey BurrDirect-to-video

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
1990New Kids on the BlockAlbert  
1991Captain Planet and the PlaneteersPontusEp. "A World Below Us" 
1991Snoopy's ReunionLinus van PeltTelevision special
1991Peter Pan and the PiratesCurly  
1991–1992Back to the FutureJules Brown  
1992Batman: The Animated SeriesYoung Michael StromwellEp. "It's Never Too Late"[6]
1998Adventures from the Book of VirtuesSean Willis, Sir RolandEp. "Trustworthiness" 
2005–06BratzEitan [6]
2005The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyDriver, Zombie #2, VendorEp. "Jeffy's Web/Irwin Gets a Clue" 
2007Ben 10Tim Dean, Hector [6]
2007–11The Path of AtticusAtticus 
2008–2009The Spectacular Spider-ManPeter Parker / Spider-Man[6]
2010FirebreatherTroy AdamsTelevision film[6]
2010–13Transformers: PrimeJack Darby, Tailgate, Additional Voices [6]
2011Winx ClubValtor, Duman, King Oritel of DominoNickelodeon English dub 
2011Sym-Bionic TitanIanEp. "Disenfranchised" 
2011The Super Hero Squad ShowMoon-BoyEp. "The Devil Dinosaur You Say!"[6]
2011–2013Green Lantern: The Animated SeriesHal Jordan / Green Lantern, Manhunters [6]
2012Scooby-Doo! Spooky GamesSteve Lookers [6]
2012, 2019Young JusticeBlack Spider, Red Hood[6]
2013Hero FactoryWilliam FurnoEp. "Brain Attack" 
2013Regular ShowAuto TEp. "The Thanksgiving Special"[6]
2013Scooby Doo and the Spooky ScarecrowLevi [6]
2013Doc McStuffinsJohnny FoosballEp. "Think Pink/You Foose, You Lose" 
2015Justice League: Gods and Monsters ChroniclesWhite House Aide, Kobra Guard[6]
2015–2017DC Super Hero GirlsHal Jordan, Barry Allen, Steve Trevor
2015–2017Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!Additional Voices5 episodes[6]
2016–2018Voltron: Legendary DefenderTakashi "Shiro" Shirogane[6][5]
2016Kulipari: An Army of FrogsDarel
2016–2018Justice League ActionHal Jordan / Green Lantern [6]
2017–presentBen 10XLR8[6]
2017Ant-ManScott Lang / Ant-Man[11]
2017–2020Stretch Armstrong and the Flex FightersGabe[6]
Spider-ManNorman Osborn / Dark Goblin,
John Jameson / Man-Wolf,
Ollie Osnick / Steel Spider
[6]
2017–2020Elena of AvalorMiguel, Andres4 episodes 
2018–presentThe Epic Tales of Captain UnderpantsAdditional VoicesUncredited

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
1997Disney's Animated Storybook: HerculesYoung Hercules [6]
2002Spider-ManHarry Osborn [6]
2003Brother BearKenai 
2004Onimusha 3: Demon SiegeRanmaru Mori [6][12]
2004Spider-Man 2Harry Osborn [6]
2004Shellshock: Nam '67Tick Tock  
2004Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterMajor Ocelot [6]
2005Area 51Crispy [6]
2005PsychonautsLungfish Zealot, Dingo Inflagrante, Matador [6]
2005X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseCyclops [6]
2005SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam BravoLONESTAR  
2006Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2Mizuki  
2006Age of Empires III: The WarChiefsChayton Black  
2006Marvel: Ultimate AllianceHuman Torch, Hermod [6]
2006Need for Speed: CarbonSal MustellaShared with Elias Toufexis 
2006SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2LONESTAR  
2006Metal Gear Solid: Portable OpsMajor Ocelot [6]
2007Lost Planet: Extreme ConditionWayne [6]
2007God of War IIYoung Spartan  
2007Spider-Man 3Apocalypse Thugs  
2007Spider-Man: Friend or FoeHarry Osborn / New Goblin [6]
2008No More HeroesDestroyman [6]
2008Ninja Gaiden IIRyu Hayabusa [6]
2009Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office BustLarry Lovage  
2009Terminator SalvationResistance Soldiers [6]
2009Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsBrent McHale [6]
2009Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2Ryu Hayabusa  
2009Marvel Super Hero SquadPeter Parker / Spider-Man [6]
2009Jak and Daxter: The Lost FrontierJak [6]
2010No More Heroes 2: Desperate StruggleNew Destroyman [6]
2010StarCraft II: Wings of LibertyValerian Mengsk [13]
2010Kingdom Hearts Birth by SleepYoung Hercules  
2010Spider-Man: Shattered DimensionsPeter Parker / Ultimate Spider-ManVoiced Amazing Spider-Man in the Nintendo DS version[6]
2010SplatterhouseRick Taylor [6]
2011Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two WorldsPeter Parker / Spider-Man  
2011Spider-Man: Edge of TimePeter Parker / Spider-Man [6]
2011Skylanders: Spyro's AdventureSpyro the Dragon  
2011Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3Peter Parker / Spider-Man  
2011Star Wars: The Old RepublicAdditional Voices  
2012Skylanders: GiantsSpyro the Dragon  
2012PlayStation All-Stars Battle RoyaleJak [6]
2012World of Warcraft: Mists of PandariaPrince Anduin Wrynn  
2012Transformers: Prime – The GameJack Darby, Vehicon Car, Vehicon Jet [6]
2013StarCraft II: Heart of the SwarmValerian Mengsk [6]
2013Marvel HeroesCaptain Marvel [6]
2013The Last of UsAdditional Voices  
2013Batman: Arkham OriginsDick Grayson / Robin  
2013Skylanders: Swap ForceSpyro the Dragon  
2013KnackLucas [6]
2014Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIAdditional Voices [14]
2014HearthstoneAnduin Wrynn  
2014Skylanders: Trap TeamSpyro the Dragon, Spry, Knight Light  
2014Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareAdditional Voices [15]
2014Lego Batman 3: Beyond GothamHal Jordan / Green Lantern, Billy Batson / Shazam,
Dick Grayson / Nightwing, Kyle Rayner / White Lantern
 [6][16][17][18]
2015Battlefield HardlineFirework Guy, Deceased ATF Agent, Outcome Agent  
2015Infinite CrisisAquaman [19][20]
2015Lego Jurassic WorldBilly Brennan  
2015Mad MaxJeet, Additional voices [21]
2015Skylanders: SuperChargersSpyro the Dragon, Spry, Knight Light [22]
2015Lego DimensionsGamer Kid [23]
2016King's QuestYoung King Graham[24]
2016World of Warcraft: LegionKing Anduin Wrynn [25]
2016World of Final FantasyLann [6]
2016Final Fantasy XVTalcott Hester (Teen) 
2016World of Final FantasyLann [6]
2016Star Ocean: Integrity and FaithlessnessTiffan Delacroix [6]
2016Let It DieMeijin [26]
2017Horizon Zero DawnAvad (Sun King) [6]
2017PreyAdditional Voices [27]
2017DreamWorks Voltron VR ChroniclesShiro [28]
2018World of Warcraft: Battle for AzerothKing Anduin Wrynn [29]
2018Spider-ManMax Dillon / Electro [6]
2018Lego DC Super-VillainsHal Jordan / Green Lantern, Blue Beetle  
2019Heroes of the StormAnduin Wrynn  
2019Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderScott Lang / Ant-Man [6]
2020Final Fantasy VII RemakeNarjin [6]
2020Iron Man VRTony Stark / Iron Man [6]
2020World of Warcraft: ShadowlandsKing Anduin Wrynn [30]

Films

List of acting performances in film
Year Title Role Notes Source
1989–90KidsongsHimselfVideos: "A Day at Camp" and "Ride the Roller Coaster" 
1991All I Want for ChristmasBrad  
1992NewsiesNewsboy  
1996Same River TwiceAndy  
1996Judge and JuryBoy #2  
1996InfinityDavid  
1997Just WriteTeenager on Trolley  
1998The Souler OppositeYoung Barry  
1999Chimera HouseRoy  
2003The Even Stevens MovieMootai / Jason  
2007Up-In-Down TownBilly  

Television

List of acting performances in television
Year Title Role Notes Source
1987I'm Telling!HimselfContestant 
1993Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanFirst Male Cousin2 episodes 
1994Someone Like MeDougEpisode: "El Presidente" 
1994Boy Meets WorldBoy #2, Roy2 episodes 
1995Sister, SisterFranklinEpisode: "It's a Party Thang" 
1995–1996The Secret World of Alex MackBryceRecurring role 
1996Saved by the Bell: The New ClassGlee Club #2Episode: "Fire at the Max: Part 1" 
1997Chicago HopeWill PetersEpisode: "The Son Also Rises" 
1997BaywatchTodd RoseEpisode: "Rendezvous" 
1997General HospitalTimRecurring role 
1999Step by StepWill PetersEpisode: "Just Say Maybe" 
1999Touched by an AngelYoung Nick StrattonEpisode: "Made in the U.S.A." 
1999A Murder on Shadow MountainYoung DennyTelevision film
1999–2002The Young and the RestlessBrendonRecurring role
10 episodes
 
2002Boston PublicMartin AndrewsEpisode: "Chapter Thirty-Four" 
2002ERGregEpisode: "Tell Me Where It Hurts" 
2004Will & GraceSalvatore2 episodes 
2006BonesYasutani the TerribleEpisode: "The Superhero in the Alley" 
2014ScorpionPhil DanielsEpisode: "True Colors" 

References

  1. "Joshua Luis Wiener, Born 02/08/1979 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". www.californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  2. "Josh Keaton Interview - Young Ocelot". Metalhearsolid.net. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  3. "Twitter". Mobile.twitter.com. 2017-11-27. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  4. "Marvel Animation Age AMP TX News Presents Josh Keaton on the Spectavular Spider-Man". Archived from the original on 2012-09-13.
  5. "Wondercon: Netflix's Voltron Animated Series Release Date Set, Voice Cast Announced". IGN. March 25, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  6. "Behind The Voice Actors – Josh Keaton". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved June 27, 2015. – green check mark indicates roles that have been verified by BTVA through closing credits
  7. Keaton, Josh [@joshkeaton] (February 22, 2010). "Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths comes out tomorrow! I'm the Flash and have a cameo as Aquaman. That's right, freaking AQUAMAN" (Tweet). Retrieved February 19, 2018 via Twitter.
  8. "The Laws of the Universe Anime Film Casts Dylan McDermott, Jennifer Beals, Tom Kenny". Anime News Network. September 26, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  9. "LEGO Justice League: Cosmic Clash Movie Bluray With Cosmic Boy Minifigure Details - - Action Figures Toys News ToyNewsI.com". Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  10. 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.
  11. "NYCC: MARVEL'S ANT-MAN ANIMATED SHORTS COMING TO DISNEY XD". Comic Book Resources.
  12. Capcom (2004-04-27). Onimusha 3: Demon Siege. Scene: Closing credits, 0:45 in, cast.
  13. "Interview With Josh Keaton, Voice Of Spidey, Ocelot & Others". June 19, 2009. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
  14. Square Enix. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Scene: Closing credits, 5 minutes in, Voice Actors, Additional Voices.
  15. Sledgehammer Games. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Scene: Credits, 3:00 in, Cast.
  16. Wilson, Matt D. (2014-07-31). "Laughing At The Joker: Adam West & Developers Talk 'LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham'". Comics Alliance. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06.
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  19. Turbine, Inc. Infinite Crisis. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Scene: Credits, Voice Over Talent.
  20. "Infinite Crisis Credits". Archived from the original on 2014-10-11.
  21. Avalanche Studios. Mad Max. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Scene: Credits, 5:40 in, Talent.
  22. Vicarious Visions. Skylanders: SuperChargers. Activision. Scene: Closing credits, 7:13 in, Voice Actors.
  23. Traveller's Tales. Lego Dimensions. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Scene: Closing credits, 4:45 in, Voiceover Talent.
  24. The Odd Gentlemen. King's Quest - Chapter III: Once Upon A Climb. Sierra Entertainment. Scene: Closing credits, 1 min in, Cast.
  25. Blizzard Entertainment. World of Warcraft: Legion. Activision Blizzard. Scene: Closing credits, Voice Over Cast.
  26. "CAST|PlayStation®4用サバイバルアクションゲーム - Let It Die". letitdie.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  27. Arkane Studios. Prey. Bethesda Softworks. Scene: Closing credits, Voice Talent.
  28. Digital Domain. DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles. Digital Domain. Scene: Shiro, Voice.
  29. Blizzard Entertainment. World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. Activision Blizzard. Scene: Closing credits, Voice Over Cast.
  30. Blizzard Entertainment. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. Activision Blizzard. Scene: Closing credits, Voice Over Cast.
Preceded by
Neil Patrick Harris
Voice or portrayal of Spider-Man
2008-2012
Succeeded by
Drake Bell
Preceded by
Elijah Wood
Voice of Spyro the Dragon
2011-2018
Succeeded by
Tom Kenny
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