James C Burns

James C. Burns was born on February 25, 1959, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. His career has predominantly involved voice acting, a field where he has established himself through significant roles in prominent video game series. His most recognized work began in 2010 with his portrayal of Frank Woods in “Call of Duty: Black Ops.” This role marked a pivotal point in his career, establishing his voice as a key element of a successful military first-person shooter franchise. He reprised this role in subsequent installments, including “Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified” (2012), “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” (2012), and “Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII” (2018), consistently contributing to the series’ narrative and character development.

Beyond the “Call of Duty” series, Burns has diversified his voice acting portfolio through dubbing roles in other significant video game titles. In 2020, he provided the voice for Masaru Watase in “Yakuza: Like a Dragon,” a role he reprised in “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name” (2023) and “Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth” (2024). These projects have showcased his versatility across different genres and character types within the gaming industry. His work extends to live-action voice projects as well, including contributing to the “Spike Video Game Awards” from 2010 to 2012, where he voiced Frank Woods, and dubbing for streaming television movies like “Isi & Ossi” (2020). His consistent engagement in both original voice acting and dubbing projects highlights a sustained career in the entertainment sector.

Over the years, James C. Burns has engaged with his fanbase and discussed his experiences in the gaming industry through various interviews and appearances. He has also explored film work, with notable participation in the movie “Coldwater,” which was distributed on Netflix and Amazon Prime, indicating a breadth of involvement across different media platforms.