Robert Axelrod (actor)

Robert Axelrod (May 29, 1949 – September 7, 2019), also credited as Axel Roberts and Myron Mensah,[2] was an American actor. He was primarily known for his voice work, which included Digimon, having started voice acting for the English-language versions of anime in 1980;[3][4] providing the voice of Lord Zedd, the main antagonist of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers; and Finster, the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers monster maker. He also portrayed a Paul McCartney look-alike on the popular sitcom Family Matters, and later in his career appeared in several productions by comedy duo Tim & Eric.[5]

Robert Axelrod
Axelrod in September 2008
Born(1949-05-29)May 29, 1949
New York City, U.S.[1]
DiedSeptember 7, 2019(2019-09-07) (aged 70)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names
  • Axel Roberts
  • Myron Mensah
  • Terry Bruge-Hiplo
OccupationActor, voice actor
Known forVoice of Lord Zedd

Biography

He was born and raised in New York City. He has said that he wanted to be in the entertainment industry starting in kindergarten after first entertaining his classmates.[6][7] He started acting in commercials and theater as a child. He then worked as a full-time guitarist in the early 1970s.[8] Then in 1980 he got his start in voice over roles with Banner the Squirrel.[4] He continued throughout the years performing on stage and in 1983 starred in the rock play All the Difference.[9] In 1984 he started working for Saban Entertainment doing voice over and writing for programs including Wowser and Hallo Spencer, which he said were "the two finest products we produced."[7] His agency, Mobile Monicker Productions, noted that he voiced over 150 characters in his career.[10]

Death

Axelrod died in Los Angeles on September 7, 2019 at the age of 70. He had been suffering from complications from a spinal surgery he had in 2018.[8] He was survived by his sister.

Filmography

Anime
List of voice performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source[1]
1985Codename: RobotechRico
1988–1989WowserRatso Catso
1999–2000Digimon AdventureWizardmon, Vademon
2000–2001Digimon Adventure 02Armadillomon, Ankylomon, Wizardmon, Shakkoumon (Shared with Dave Mallow)
2000Cowboy BebopDoctor LondesAs Axel Roberts
2001The Big OColonel Anthony GaussAs Axel Roberts
Space Pirate Captain HarlockDr. Zero
GaikingPrince Darius, Additional voices

Animation
List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[1]
1993Journey to the Heart of the WorldScarface
1995-1997Spider-Man: The Animated SeriesMicrochip
Axelrod at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo in 2012

Film
Year Title Role Notes Source[1]
1976The Smurfs and the Magic FluteBrainy SmurfEnglish version, Voice
1978Lupin the ThirdMamoVoice
1979ManxmouseFrankEnglish version, Voice, Uncredited
1980Tricks of the Trade
1981Swan LakeHansEnglish version, Voice, Uncredited
1984Katy CaterpillarGilbertEnglish version, Voice
1984LensmanSolEnglish version, Voice
1985Victims!Serial Killer #1
1986Bad GuysProf. Gimble's Assistant
1986Murphy's LawHotel Clerk
1986Sorority House MassacreLarry
1987AssassinationFinney
1987The Danger ZoneRonnie
1987Neo TokyoTsutomu Sugioka(segment "The Order to Stop Construction"), English version, Voice
1987Death Wish 4: The CrackdownItalian Restaurant Bartender
1987Obsessions
1988The BlobJennings
1988Katy and the Katerpillar KidsGilbertEnglish version, Voice
1988The Big TurnaroundGuerro
1989American RampageCoroner
1989Kinjite: Forbidden SubjectsSecurity Guard
1989The Lords of MagickPea Prince
1989MidnightOzzie
1989Fortress of AmerikkkaGun Store Salesman
1989Alien Private EyeScunge
1990ChanceGavin
1990Repo JakeKing
1991F.A.R.T. the MovieMinister
1991ZeiramKamiyaEnglish version, Voice
1992WishmanMurdock
1993Beyond FearVince Paige
1993Rule No. 3MarkUncredited
1994Taxi Dancers
1995Dead BadgePimp
1995Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The MovieLord ZeddVoice
1995Tornado RunDon Pinsley
1995Fatal PursuitBilly
2000Digimon: The MovieArmadillomonVoice[11]
2001MetropolisHam EggEnglish version, Voice
2001Der kleine EisbärSeagull 3English version, Voice
2001Karma to BurnReggie
2002A Light in the DarknessDr. Aberdeen
2002Deep FreezeLenny
2003ExorcismDark Prince
2003A Light in the ForestJudge Chester
2004InnocenceKoga / LinEnglish version, Voice
2004The Last ShotMan
2007The AnatolianClub Owner
2008Safety First: The Rise of Women!Narrator
2009The RevenantRacially Confused Veteran
2009Mega Monster Battle: Ultra GalaxyUltraman KingVoice
2009Fist of the North Star: The Shin SagaVoice
2010Space Pirate Captain Harlock 2Voice
2010Space Pirate Captain HarlockVoice
2010Danguard Ace 3Voice
2010Danguard Ace 2Voice
2010Danguard AceVoice
2011The Adventures of Nadja IIAbel
2011The Adventures of NadjaAbel
2011Gaiking IIIEmperor DariusVoice
2011Gaiking IIEmperor DariusVoice
2011Gaiking IEmperor DariusVoice
2011FrogtownBen
2011Fist of the North Star: The Toki SagaVoice
2011Fist of the North Star: The Souther SagaVoice
2011Fist of the North Star: The Ray SagaVoice
2012Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar MovieRobert Axelrod
2012Mommy's Little MonsterDr. Aberdeen
2015Monday MorningMitch Katz
2016The VanquisherAndrew SpencerVoice
2016Boonville RedemptionClyde
2017The ClapperSpider Parson
2018Tales of FrankensteinDinu
2019Induced EffectMr. Rodgers(final film role)

References
  1. "Biography". Robert Axelrod official website. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  2. Geier, Thom (September 8, 2019). "Robert Axelrod, Voice of Lord Zedd in 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,' Dies at 70". TheWrap. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  3. "Robert Axelrod Biography". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  4. Kopf, Ryan (March 17, 2010). "Interview with Robert Axelrod". UpcomingCons.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  5. "Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie press kit" (doc). pp. 8, 14. Retrieved August 8, 2016. The pieces feature two unique actors – Robert Axelrod and Tennessee Winston – two "Awesome Show" regulars. "Over the years, we've accumulated a bunch of friends who are actors in Hollywood that have a very special gift of making us laugh with these awkward performances.
  6. Hussey, Megan (July 29, 2016). "Fan interaction valued". Tampa Bay Times. 133 (5). p. H9. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  7. Homenick, Brett (September 29, 2016). "LORD ZEDD SPEAKS! Voice Actor Robert Axelrod on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!". Vantage Point Interviews. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  8. Real, Evan (September 8, 2019). "Robert Axelrod, 'Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers' Voice Actor, Dies at 70". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  9. Mahoney, John C. (January 28, 1983). "'Other 4-Letter Words' Breezy Primer on Mating Urge". Los Angeles Times. 102 (56). p. 85. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  10. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 8, 2019). "Voice Actor Robert Axelrod Passes Away". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  11. "Robert Axelrod". behindthevoiceactors.com. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
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