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Dee Bradley Baker Biography

Birth Name:Dee Bradley Baker

Birth Place:Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Sound department

Fast Facts

His alma mater Colorado College awarded him with an honorary degree in 2005
Married his wife Michelle in 1990, with whom he has two daughters, Josie and Cora
Had his first big television success as both the announcer and the talking head Olmec on the children's game show "Legends of the Hidden Temple․"
Performed at local comedy and music venues in Colorado and ultimately relocated to Los Angeles in search of success in show business
Quote: "It feels good to be creating things that matter to people, that makes their lives more fun, interesting, and more meaningful․ It's also cool to see how this shared enthusiasm brings people together in an inclusive and creative community․"
Best known as the voice of Klaus in "American Dad!" and Perry the Platypus in "Phineas and Ferb․"
In addition to providing voice work for animated franchises, he is also widely acclaimed for his contributions to blockbuster video games such as "Batmah: Arkham City," "Halo 2" and "Left 4 Dead 2․"
Created the website iwanttobeavoiceactor․com to offer help to amateur voice actors
Is fluent in German and studied the language in college
Lends his voice to Captain Jack Sparrow's talking parrot on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride at Disneyland's Magic Kingdom

Awards

2012Annie-Voice Acting in a Television Production: nominated
2012BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
2012BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2012BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner
2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: nominated
2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: winner
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: winner
2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: winner
2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2014BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: winner
2014BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
2014Blimp Award-Favorite Animated Animal Sidekick: nominated
2014Blimp Award-Favorite Animated Animal Sidekick: nominated
2015Annie-Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: winner
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: winner
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: winner