neil kaplan

Neil Kaplan is a distinguished voice actor, entertainer, and comedian, widely recognized for his extensive work across animation, anime, and video games. After becoming the second actor to voice the iconic Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers: Robots in Disguise’ from 2001 to 2002, Neil Kaplan went on to establish a distinguished career in voice acting, entertainment, and comedy. His early career as a comedian showcased his talent for impressions, notably of figures such as Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, and Dan Rather, later demonstrating his skills as a contestant on the game show ‘Street Smarts’ with an impression of Gilbert Gottfried. These foundational experiences laid the groundwork for his transition into voice acting, where his initial forays included significant contributions to several titles within the expansive Star Wars universe, demonstrating his vocal range and versatility.

Kaplan voiced Tychus Findlay in ‘StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty,’ Dominus Ghaul in ‘Destiny 2,’ and Aurelion Sol in ‘League of Legends,’ among numerous other contributions to the gaming world. Demonstrating continued demand for his vocal artistry, Kaplan reprised his role as Hawkmon in ‘Digimon’ for its 2023 and 2024 productions, and continues to voice Genry?sai Shigekuni Yamamoto in ‘Bleach’ from 2022 to the present. Kaplan maintains an active engagement with his fanbase and the industry, having been a featured guest at various conventions including Power Morphicon in 2007 and 2010, Armageddon in 2007, and AVCon in 2018. His career is distinguished by a consistent delivery of memorable performances across diverse media, cementing his status as a versatile and in-demand voice actor within the entertainment landscape.