Erica Schroeder

Erica Schroeder was born on April 27, 1975, in Albany, New York. She embarked on her career as a voice actress in 2002, quickly establishing herself as a prominent talent in the entertainment industry. Early in her career, she took on significant roles such as Rena Yanase in “Ultraman Tiga” (2002) and various characters in the “Pokémon” series starting in 2003, including Nurse Joy in Seasons 7–8 and Wobbuffet in Seasons 20–25. Her versatility allowed her to portray distinct personalities, from the energetic Monkey D. Luffy in the 4Kids English dub of “One Piece” (2004–2007) to the enigmatic Blaze the Cat in the “Sonic the Hedgehog” video game series, beginning with “Sonic Rush” in 2005. She has also been recognized for her work as Mai Valentine and Dark Magician Girl in “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters” (2003–2006).

Throughout her career, Schroeder has consistently delivered impactful performances across a wide array of projects. In the “Winx Club” series, she voiced characters like Daphne, Piff, and Galatea in the 4Kids dub (2004–2007), later returning to voice Faragonda and Icy in subsequent dubs (2015–2019). Her involvement in the “Shaman King” franchise as Lyserg Dithel in both the 2001 (2004-2005) and 2021 (2021) anime adaptations showcases her enduring presence and ability to revisit and evolve her character portrayals. Beyond anime, she lent her voice to Emma Frost in the “Astonishing X-Men” motion comic (2009) and Devos in the video game “World of Warcraft: Shadowlands” (2020), demonstrating her broad appeal across different media.

Schroeder’s career is marked by continuous engagement in diverse roles, including recent projects such as “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” (2023–2024), where she voices Lapras and other characters, and the upcoming films “Ghost Cat Anzu” (2024) and “Winx Club: The Magic Is Back” (2025). Alongside her voice acting, she has also been involved in stage musicals, performing in the original casts of “Jane Eyre” and “Shout! The Mod Musical.” She is married to composer Kenneth Kacmar and has two children, including fellow voice actress Madigan Kacmar, highlighting a multi-generational legacy in the arts.