Mary Elizabeth McGlynn

Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (born October 16, 1966) is an American voice actress, ADR director and singer-songwriter best known for her involvement in music production in multiple games from the Silent Hill series, and her extensive English-language dubbing of various anime, animated films and video games.

Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
McGlynn at the 2018 Phoenix Comic Fest
Born (1966-10-16) October 16, 1966[1]
Other namesMelissa Williamson[3][4]
OccupationVoice actress, ADR director, ADR script writer, singer-songwriter
Years active1981–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 1988; div. 2012)
(m. after 2018)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
LabelsKonami Music Entertainment
Associated acts
Websitewww.maryemcglynn.com

Career

McGlynn's voice roles in anime include Lieutenant Matilda in the 1981 film Mobile Suit Gundam I, Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Kurenai Yuhi, Mei Terumi, Katsuyu and Koharu Utatane from the Naruto series, Cornelia li Britannia from Code Geass and the most recent role of Queen Metalia on Sailor Moon Crystal. She also does voice acting in video games such as Maria and Mary Shepherd-Sunderland in the HD collection version of Silent Hill 2 and Nina Williams from the Tekken series. She also works in cartoons as she voiced Dr. Maheswaran in Steven Universe and voice directed Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero. McGlynn also contributed to the Silent Hill movie adaptation and Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME. She has also had several movie roles. From 2015 to 2017, she was also a guest star for a Dungeons and Dragons web series titled Critical Role (15 Episodes).[5]

She was a Guest of Honor at Anime Expo 2007, Long Beach.[6]

McGlynn won the 2007 American Anime Award for Best Actress for her role as Major Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.[7][8] She won a Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) award in 2008 for Best Director for her work on Naruto.[9]

Personal life

McGlynn was married to actor Daran Norris, but divorced him in 2012.[10] She is currently married to Steve Blum. She has an identical twin sister named Melissa.[11]

Filmography

Anime

List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role Crew role, notes Source[12]
1997Street Fighter II VDr. Hannah, NewscasterAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
1997–99El-Hazard seriesQueen DivaAs Melissa WilliamsonCA[13]
1997Tokyo RevelationVarious charactersAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
1998–99Cowboy BebopJuliaADR director, as Melissa WilliamsonPress[3][4][14][15]
1998Outlaw StarHildaAs Melissa WilliamsonPress[4]
1998Battle AthletesLahrriAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
1998Fushigi YūgiNurikoAs Melissa WilliamsonPress[3][4]
1999Rurouni KenshinShuraAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
2000Sol Bianca: The LegacyFebAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
2002VandreadJura Basil EldenAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
2002XKanoeAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
2002Samurai Girl Real Bout High SchoolMian CubieAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
2002Digimon TamersVarious charactersADR director, story editorPress[3][16]
2002Digimon FrontierOphanimon, SalamonADR director, story editor[17]
2003–06NarutoKurenai Yūhi, othersADR director
SJPA Award for Best Director
Press[3][15]
2003Wolf's RainLady JaguaraADR directorPress[3][15][18]
2003Reign: The ConquerorCassandraAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
2003.hack//SIGNHelbaPress[3]
2003GeneshaftSofia Galgalim, Lily PorterCA
2004–07Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex seriesMajor Motoko KusanagiAmerican Anime Award for Best ActressPress[3][18][19][20]
2007Digimon Data SquadSarah Damon, SayuriCA
2008Code GeassCornelia li BritanniaPress[3]
2009–12BleachZabimaru (Baboon), Ikumi UnagiyaPress[3]
2009–16Naruto: ShippudenKurenai Yūhi, othersADR directorPress[3]
2011Digimon FusionPickmonz, Queen, Shakkouman, othersVoice director, story editorPress[3][16][21]
2013Tenkai KnightsMrs. Dalton (Toxsa's Mother, Ep. 19, uncredited)ADR directorPress[3]
2015Glitter ForceBrooha, Queen Euphoria, Ms. MasonVoice director[22][23]
2019Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsKurenai Yūhi, Mei Terumi[24]
2020Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045Motoko Kusanagi[21]


Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[12]
2012The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesAbigail BrandEpisodes: "Welcome to the Kree Empire", "Operation Galactic Storm", "Live Kree or Die"[21]
2014–18Steven UniverseDr. Maheswaran, othersPress[3][21][25]
2014–17Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroVoice directorPress[3]
2016–18Star Wars RebelsGovernor Arihnda Pryce, othersTweet[26][27]
2017–20Rapunzel's Tangled AdventureDialogue Director
2017–19OK K.O.! Let's Be HeroesDynamite Watkins, Miss Quantum, othersTweet[28][29]
2018–2018BunniculaCasting Director & Voice Director (season 3)
2018–2020She-Ra and the Princesses of PowerHorned GoonVoice directorPress[3]
2018–2020Star Wars ResistanceFreya FenrisVoice director
2019–2021Carmen SandiegoCoach Brunt
2019–presentDragons: Rescue Riders Voice director
2020Steven Universe FutureDr. MaheswaranEpisode: "Growing Pains"
2020Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool BeltVocal director

Film

List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Crew role, notes Source[12]
1997ArmageddonQueen HeraAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
1999Black JackJo Carol BraneAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
1999Princess MononokeSingerCA
2000Vampire Hunter D: BloodlustCarolinePress[3]
2001Ah! My Goddess: The MovieUrdAs Melissa WilliamsonPress[4]
2001MetropolisPublic Announcement VoiceADR script writerPress[3]
2002Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's DoorChris RileyADR director[16]
2003Sakura Wars: The MovieKanna KirishimaAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
2004AppleseedADR directorPress[3]
2004Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceMajor Motoko Kusanagi[30]
2007Stan Lee's The CondorValeria / Taipan[21]
2008Resident Evil: DegenerationRani's aunt
2009Naruto Shippuden the MovieVoice director[31]
2011Tekken: Blood VengeanceNina WilliamsAs Charlotte Bell[21]
2014Dragon Ball Z: Battle of GodsPolicewoman[21]
2015Ghost in the Shell: AriseKurutsu[32]
2015The Last: Naruto the MovieMei Terumi, Head Maid, Kurenai Yuhi, KatsuyuVoice director[21]
2015Ghost in the Shell: The New MovieKurusu[21]
2017Resident Evil: VendettaZack White[21]

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[12][33]
2000Vampire: The Masquerade – RedemptionEcaterina[34]
2001The BouncerEchidnaAs Melissa Williamson[21]
2002Digimon Rumble ArenaGatomon, Takato, Magnadramon[21]
2003–12Silent Hill seriesSinger
Voice director
[3]
2003–04.hack seriesHelba, Emma WielantInfection, Mutation, Outbreak, Quarantine[21]
2004Phantom BraveSiennaCA
2004Vampire: The Masquerade: BloodlinesPishaCA
2005Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred TomeLady SalomeCA
2005Devil May Cry 3Nevan
2006Rumble Roses XXEvil Rose, Noble RoseCA
2006Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VIIRosso[21]
2006Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach ZarathustraDoctus[21]
2006–07.hack//G.U. seriesBordeaux, Toru Uike, News Announcer[21]
2008Devil May Cry 4EchidnaWebsite
2009Afro SamuraiThe PolecatsCA
2009Magna Carta 2Keitin[21]
2009Tekken 6Nina WilliamsWebsite
2010Final Fantasy XIIINora Estheim[3][21]
2010Alpha ProtocolSIE[3][21]
2011–presentNaruto seriesKurenai Yuhi, Shima, Katsuyu, Tsunade, Mei Terumi[21]
2012Street Fighter X TekkenNina WilliamsWebsite
2012Darksiders IIUriel, Nephilim (Whispers) 5, Human Soul 3[21]
2012Marvel Avengers: Battle for EarthQueen VerankeWebsite
2012League of LegendsDiana[21]
2013Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm RebornHydaelynWebsite
2013Marvel HeroesJessica Jones, Moondragon[21]
2014Diablo III: Reaper of SoulsFemale CrusaderPress[3]
2014Digimon All-Star RumbleGatomon, Angewomon[21]
2015Heroes of the StormJohannaPress[3]
2015KholatSinger (Farewell)[35]
2015StarCraft II: Legacy of the VoidPraetor TalisPress[3][21]
2015Xenoblade Chronicles XAvatar (Female Mature)Grouped under Avatars[21][36]
2016Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - First Assault OnlineMajor Motoko Kusanagi[21]
2016HitmanDalia Margolis[37]
2016God Eater ResurrectionTsubaki AmamiyaWebsite
2016Tekken 7: Fated RetributionNina WilliamsUncredited[lower-alpha 1]Website
2017Star Trek: Bridge CrewLieutenant Koharu Mori[38]
2019Mortal Kombat 11CetrionTweet[39]
2019Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderValkyrie[21]
2020Dota 2Prellex
2020 Legends of Runeterra Diana
2020 Resident Evil: Resistance Alex Wesker

Live action

List of acting performances in television and film
Year Title Role Crew role, notes Source
1993Quantum LeapSue Anne WintersEpisode: "Memphis Melody"[40]
1995Xena: Warrior PrincessPandoraEpisode: "Cradle of Hope"[41]
1997Sister, SisterDr. WilcoxEpisode: "Two's Company"[42]
1998 Star Trek: Voyager Daelen Episode: "Vis a Vis" [43]
2006Silent HillSinger[3]
2008Adventures in Voice ActingHerself[44]
2011Julia X 3DSinger[3]

Notes

  1. English voice actors were not listed in the closing credits for this title.

References

  1. Birthday references:
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  4. "Anime Central Guest Announcement". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  5. Geek & Sundry (October 29, 2015), Trial of the Take – Critical Role RPG Show: Episode 18, retrieved September 17, 2018
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  10. Wingert, Wally (August 6, 2010). "August 2 – August 8 (2010) » Wally's Week". Wally's Week (Wally Wingert's official website). Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  11. Melissa McGlynn [@melissamcglynn] (May 31, 2014). "LA Wine Fest. Cheers!!!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 13, 2016 via Twitter.
  12. "CELEBRITY: Mary Elizabeth McGlynn – Jeff Zannini Celebrity Talent". celebritytalentbooking.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
  13. "Drawn Into the Land of Adventure". El-Hazard: The Wanderers. Episode 1. Nozomi Entertainment. Event occurs at Closing credits via YouTube.
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  22. "An Exciting Beginning". Glitter Force. Episode 1. December 18, 2015. Event occurs at Closing credits. Netflix.
  23. Tweets concerning her role in Glitter Force
  24. "Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  25. "Fusion Cuisine". Steven Universe. Season 1. Episode 32. November 6, 2014. Cartoon Network.
  26. McGlynn, Mary Elizabeth [@MaryEMcGlynn] (July 17, 2016). "So honored and excited to announce that I'm voicing Governor Arihnda Pryce in season 3 of #StarWarsRebels. @starwars" (Tweet). Retrieved September 14, 2016 via Twitter.
  27. "The Antilles Extraction". Star Wars Rebels. Season 3. Episode 4. October 8, 2016. Disney XD.
  28. McGlynn, Mary Elizabeth [@MaryEMcGlynn] (June 15, 2017). "I play intrepid reporter Dynamite Watkins in #OKKO on @cartoonnetwork & APP w/@courtenaytaylor @KariWahlgren @Jimcummingsacme @ashly_burch" (Tweet). Retrieved September 6, 2017 via Twitter.
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  31. Naruto Shippuden the Movie. Viz Media. Event occurs at Closing credits, English production credits via Netflix.
  32. "Ghost in the Shell Arise English Dub Trailer Streamed". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
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  37. IO Interactive. Hitman. Square Enix. Scene: Closing credits, 1:50 in, Cast – Voice Actors.
  38. "IMDB entry on Star Trek: Bridge Crew".
  39. McGlynn, Mary Elizabeth [@MaryEMcGlynn] (April 23, 2019). "Cat's out of the bag! I can finally confirm that I'm playing the Elder God, Cetrion in #MK11 Let's build and destroy some worlds together! @MortalCombat #Cetrion" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2019 via Twitter.
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