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James Arnold Taylor Biography

Birth Name:James Arnold Taylor

Birth Place:Santa Barbara, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Has been on multiple USO tours to Japan to perform his stage show for American troops
Married Allison Taylor in June 1991, having one child
His voice acting debut was in a 1995 video game called "Emit," which was only released in Japan
Prolific voice actor best known for work in film, TV, animation and video games, including "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" TV series and movie, "Johnny Test," the "Final Fantasy" series and "Ratchet & Clank" video game series
Regularly hosts "Star Wars" conventions and events, including Disney's Star Wars Weekends and Star Wars Celebration
His critically acclaimed one-man show, "Talking To Myself," where he performs over 200 voices live, has toured worldwide
Is a long-time fan of comic books and "Star Wars․"
Published an inspirational daily reader called "JAT 365․"
Voices the Strawberry Mini Wheat in Mini Wheat commercials
Has worked as a voice-double for blockbuster stars, including Johnny Depp, Christopher Walken, Nicolas Cage, Alec Baldwin, Ron Howard and many others

Awards

2012BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2014BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role - Action/Drama: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role: nominated
2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role: nominated