Keith Ferguson (voice actor)

Keith James Ferguson (born February 26, 1972) is an American voice actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Bloo from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Basch fon Ronsenburg from Final Fantasy XII, Marluxia from Kingdom Hearts, Lord Hater from Wander Over Yonder, Lord Saladin from Destiny and Destiny 2 and Reaper from Overwatch. He also provides a number of sound-alike portrayals, including Harrison Ford's Han Solo and Indiana Jones in Robot Chicken and Lightning McQueen in the Cars video games and shorts, replacing Owen Wilson.

Keith Ferguson
Ferguson in 2008
Born
Keith James Ferguson

(1972-02-26) February 26, 1972[1]
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of the Pacific
University of Southern California
OccupationVoice actor
Years active2000–present
Websitewww.whoiskeithferguson.com

Early life

Ferguson was born in Los Angeles, California on February 26, 1972.

Career

After studying theatrical performance and creative writing at the University of the Pacific[2] and University of Southern California, Ferguson worked behind the scenes in daytime television production while occasionally finding time to perform in local theatre productions and improvisation groups.

Towards the end of his production career, he actively began his pursuit of a career in voice-over. In 1999, while working on what would turn out to be his last full-time position in television production, a voice-over agent named Pat Brady, after discovering Ferguson the week prior in a voice-over workshop in Toluca Lake, California, and before even officially signing with him for representation, sent him out on what would be his first professional voice-over audition (a sound-alike for Keanu Reeves in a 60-second radio spot satirizing The Matrix for the former Hollywood Video movie-rental franchise). He ended up booking the role from this first VO audition, after which he officially signed with Pat Brady who, through two talent agencies, would continue to represent him to this day.

In 2000, he gained his first experience in animation voice-over alongside Rob Paulsen and David Sobolov having booked the role of Ray on a former, somewhat obscure CG animated web-series entitled Li'l Green Men featured on Warner Bros. former website "Entertaindom." After the next 3 years while building up his voice-over repertoire with various roles in commercial spots, video games, animation and sound-alike voice-matching for various films, he would be cast in one of the first of his more notable roles being that of Bloo in Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends created by The Powerpuff Girls animator Craig McCracken.[3] This was accompanied by other notable performances such as General "Thunderbolt" Ross in the animated series The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Friend Owl in the feature Bambi II, as well as his recurring portrayal as Harrison Ford's Han Solo and Indiana Jones in Robot Chicken along with the Star Wars parodies. He reprised his Han Solo character in The Lego Movie.

Amidst further various vocal appearances in animation, a few of which include credits on Family Guy, Adventure Time, Phineas and Ferb, Codename: Kids Next Door, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Legion of Super Heroes, and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, Ferguson also found a role in Cars Toons: Mater's Tall Tales subbing for Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen.[4] Ferguson has also done voice work in video games; notable roles include Basch fon Ronsenburg in Final Fantasy XII, Gabranth in Dissidia Final Fantasy and Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy and Number XI Organization XIII member Marluxia in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories.

Ferguson was also vocally featured as two differently styled race-announcers in two TV commercials for the sports beverage, Vitamin Water; one featuring race-car driver Carl Edwards with Ralph Macchio paying homage to his role in The Karate Kid, and the other a Super Bowl ad featuring Shaquille O'Neal as an unlikely victorious horse-race jockey.

Personal life

Ferguson's mother is a retired probate estate specialist whilst his father was a well-known pianist who was one of Southern California's popular piano men until his death in 1999.[2]

Filmography

Film

List of voice performances in direct-to-video, feature and television films
Year Title Role Notes Source
2000The DefenderAdditional VoicesDVD English dub
2000Gen¹³
2000The LegendDVD English dub
2003The Death of BatmanShort film
2006Hellboy: Sword of Storms 
2006Bambi IIFriend Owl[1][5]
2006Ultimate AvengersAdditional Voices
2008Destination: ImaginationBloo, Captain, Francis[1]
2011Larry & LydiaLarry
2011Batman: Year OneJefferson Skeevers[1]
2012Cartoon Network 20th AnniversaryBloo 
2013Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices
2014The Lego MovieHan Solo[1]
2014Legends of Oz: Dorothy's ReturnAdditional Voices[6]
2015Batman Unlimited: Animal InstinctsGruff Cop, Distinguished Man
2015Inside OutAdditional Voices
2015Minions
2016Norm of the NorthHuman Tourist[1]
2016Elena and the Secret of AvalorZuzo
2017Transformers: The Last KnightKnight of IaconUncredited
2019Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesBaxter Stockman, Two-Face
2020We Bare Bears: The MovieOfficer Murphy

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
2004–09Foster's Home for Imaginary FriendsBloo, Additional Voices[1]
2005–07Family GuyCobra Commander, Jimmy Smits and Various 
2006Four Eyes!Syler  
2006Codename: Kids Next DoorNumbuh 1-Love 
2006The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyHip-Hop-Itmus-Prime, Additional Voices  
2006Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawBill Ken SebbenEp. "Birdnapped"[1]
2007–presentRobot ChickenVarious  
2007Robot Chicken: Star WarsHan Solo, C-3PO, Imperial Probe DroidTelevision special
2007Legion of Super HeroesKarate Kid, Nemesis KidEp. "The Karate Kid"[1]
2008Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IIHan Solo, General VeersTelevision special
2008–12Cars Toons: Mater's Tall TalesLightning McQueen 
2008–12Phineas and FerbAdditional Voices4 episodes 
2010Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IIIHan SoloTelevision special
2010–18Adventure TimeLenny, Colonel Candy Corn, Dr. Donut, Prince GumballReplacing Neil Patrick Harris 
2010–12The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesThunderbolt Ross 
2010–13MadVarious [1]
2011G.I. Joe: RenegadesHeavy Duty, Hershel DaltonEp. "Cousins" 
2012Super Best Friends ForeverSuperman, Solomon Grundy 
2012Talking FriendsPierre  
2012–16Gravity FallsDeputy Durland[1]
2013Amethyst, Princess of GemworldPrince Topaz, Skeleton 
2013–15Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaGreg  
2013Cars Toons: Tales From Radiator SpringsLightning McQueen2 episodes 
2013–16Wander Over YonderLord Hater, Additional Voices[1]
2014–18Sofia the FirstSir Bartleby, Wishing Well, Praline, Additional Voices[1]
2015–19New Looney Tunes Viktor[1]
2015Fresh Beat Band of SpiesAdditional Voices2 episodes[1]
2015–19We Bare BearsAdditional Voices[1]
2016–presentElena of AvalorZuzo[1]
2016–17Voltron: Legendary DefenderKing Alfor, Prorok, Additional Voices[1]
2016–18Lost in OzReigh, Additional Voices[1]
2017–presentDuckTalesFlintheart Glomgold, Johnny, Randy, Captain Peghook, Megavolt[1]
2018Unikitty!EaglelatorEps. "Action Forest", "Late Night Talky Time" and "The New Nemesis" 
2018BunniculaAdditional Voices[1]
2020AmphibiaJudro HasselbackEp. "The Ballad of Hopediah Planter"
2020Summer Camp IslandFM DogEp. "Tumble Dry Low"
2020Big City GreensTuckEp. "Times Circle"
2021Kid CosmicPapa GWeb series[7]

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
2004The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher BayGuard  
2004Tales of SymphoniaAdditional Voices  
2004Doom 3 
2004Terminator 3: The RedemptionJohn Connor, Additional Voices [1]
2004Shark TaleAdditional Voices  
2004Men of ValorBlack Marine #3, Pilot  
2004EverQuest IIGeneric Racial Ecology, Arven Oshus  
2004Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterSoldiers [1]
2005God of WarBoat Captain [1]
2005Predator: Concrete JungleAdditional Voices  
2005MadagascarKing Julien XIII, Polar Bear, Ostrich #2 [1]
2005Destroy All Humans!Soldier #1, Scientist #2 [1]
2005The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate DestructionAdditional Voices  
2005X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseGrizzly [1][8]
2005The Suffering: Ties That BindHejira  
2005The Matrix: Path of NeoLink, Insectoid, Civilian  
2005Kingdom of ParadiseShinbu  
2005Law & Order: Criminal IntentTim Bradshaw, Alex Chang, Stephen Finch  
2005Neopets: The Darkest FaerieGordos, Wondering Merchant [1]
2006The OutfitAllied Soldier  
2006Metal Gear Solid 3: SubsistenceSoldier  
2006Over the HedgeAdditional Voices [1]
2006Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack SparrowVarious [1]
2006Monster HouseReginald "Skull" Skulinski  
2006Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VIIIncidental Characters  
2006Avatar: The Last AirbenderAdditional Voices  
2006Destroy All Humans! 2Bay City Cops, Bay City Soldiers  
2006Tony Hawk's Downhill JamBudd  
2006Final Fantasy XIIBasch fon Ronsenburg [1][9]
2006The Sopranos: Road to RespectAdditional Voices  
2007God of War IIBoat Captain [1]
2007Power Rangers: Super LegendsGreen Galaxy Ranger, Green Samurai Ranger  
2007Cars Mater-National ChampionshipLightning McQueen  
2007F.E.A.R. Perseus MandateSteve Chen  
2008Lost OdysseyKaim Argonar [1]
2008The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianAdditional Voices  
2008Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy 
2008The Incredible HulkX-Ray, Army Soldier, Bi-Beast's Top Head  
2008Mercenaries 2: World in FlamesUniversal Petroleum  
2008Lego Batman: The VideogameAlfred Pennyworth, Commissioner James Gordon  
2008Shrek's Carnival CrazePrince Charming, Puppet Singers, Dwarf [1]
2008Call of Duty: World at WarUS Soldier  
2008Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of MemoriesMarluxia [1]
2009Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFallBloo  
2009Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IIVariousAlso Chaos Rising and Retribution[1]
2009Resistance: RetributionMaquis Fighter, British Commando  
2009InfamousAdditional Voices  
2009Ghostbusters: The Video GameAdditional Voice Talent [10]
2009Ice Age: Dawn of the DinosaursAdditional Voices  
2009Batman: Arkham AsylumDr. Stephen Kellerman, Lunatic #2  
2009Dissidia Final FantasyJudge Gabranth [1]
2009Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2Scorcher, Cable  
2009Kingdom Hearts 358/2 DaysMarluxiaArchive sound[1]
2009Undead KnightsRomulus Blood  
2009Cars Race-O-RamaLightning McQueen  
2009Dragon Age: OriginsVarious  
2009James Cameron's Avatar: The GameDalton, Na'vi, RDA  
2010Mass Effect 2Additional Voices  
2010BioShock 2 
2010Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight 
2010Lost Planet 2 
2010Mafia II 
2010Quantum TheorySyd [11]
2011Dawn of War 2Additional Voices  
2011Dragon Age IIArvaarad, Additional Voices  
2011Dissidia 012 Final FantasyJudge Gabranth [1]
2011Cartoon Network: Punch Time ExplosionBloo, Samurai Jack, Mandark  
2011Infamous 2Militia, Ice Guys, Male Pedestrians  
2011Cars 2Lightning McQueen  
2011Captain America: Super SoldierRed Skull [1]
2011Driver: San FranciscoAdditional Voices  
2011Nicktoons MLBDanny Phantom  
2011Gears of War 3Stranded Crew #4  
2011X-Men: DestinyCameron Hodge, Additional Voices [1]
2011Might & Magic Heroes VIUriel  
2011Saints Row: The ThirdAdditional Voices  
2011Infinity Blade IIVarious  
2012Final Fantasy XIII-2Additional Voices  
2012Gotham City Impostors 
2012Prototype 2 
2012Ice Age: Continental Drift – Arctic GamesManny [1]
2012Darksiders IIKargon, Prince of Darkness [1]
2013God of War: AscensionBoat Captain  
2013DeadpoolMister Sinister [1]
2013Disney InfinityLightning McQueen  
2013Saints Row IVThe Voices of Virtual Steelport  
2013Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 RemixMarluxiaArchive footage 
2013Skylanders: Swap ForceAdditional Voices [12]
2014The Lego Movie VideogameEmmet Brickowski, Lord Business, Robot #2  
2014Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIAdditional Voices [13][1]
2014DestinyLord Saladin, City Civilian [14]
2014World of Warcraft: Warlords of DraenorAdditional Voices [15]
2014Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 RemixMarluxiaArchive sound 
2015Lego Jurassic WorldAdditional Voices [16]
2015Batman: Arkham Knight[17]
2015Disney Infinity 3.0[18]
2016OverwatchReaper [19]
2016Titanfall 2Ronin [1]
2016Final Fantasy XVDave Auburnbrie[20][1]
2017Destiny 2Lord Saladin, NPC Male  
2018Them's Fightin' HerdsFred, Fhtng  
2019Kingdom Hearts IIIMarluxiaEnglish dub[1]
2019Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderProfessor X[1]
2019Dissidia Final Fantasy NTJudge Gabranth

References

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  2. "Keith Ferguson Biography - Rotten Tomatoes". Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  3. "Powerpuff Girls 10th Anniversary Interview With Creator Craig McCracken - Cold Hard Flash: Flash Animation News, Videos and Links". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  4. "Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends Voice Actor Biographies". Archived from the original on 2006-12-16. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
  5. "Bambi II". 7 February 2006. Retrieved 14 June 2016 via Amazon.
  6. Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (film). 2014.
  7. "Craig McCracken's 'Kid Cosmic' Premieres February 2 on Netflix". Animation World Network. January 5, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  8. "X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse Release Information for PlayStation 2 - GameFAQs". Archived from the original on 26 March 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  9. "Hell and Heaven Net // Final Fantasy XII // Voice Actors". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  10. Ghostbusters: The Video Game, closing credits - MahaloVideoGames (July 13, 2009). The Ghostbusters Game Walkthrough (YouTube). Event occurs at 0:17.
  11. Team Tachyon. Quantum Theory. Tecmo. Scene: Ending credits, 2:18 in, Quantum Theory Cast, Voice Actors.
  12. Vicarious Visions (October 13, 2013). Skylanders: Swap Force. Scene: closing credits, 8 minutes in, VO Production by Soundelux, Voice Actors.
  13. Square Enix. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Scene: Closing credits, 5 minutes in, Voice Actors, Additional Voices.
  14. Destiny - End Credits - IGN Video. IGN Video. 2014-09-11. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  15. Blizzard Entertainment. World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor. Scene: Closing credits, 11:30 in, Voice Over Cast.
  16. Traveller's Tales. Lego Jurassic World. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Scene: Credits, 6:00 in, Voice Cast.
  17. Rocksteady Studios. Batman: Arkham Knight. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Scene: Credits, 13:05 in, Voiceover & Mocap Talent.
  18. Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. Scene: Closing credits, 5:39 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of.
  19. Blizzard Entertainment. Overwatch (video game).
  20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO8agffyaoM&t=28m0s
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