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Richard Epcar Biography

Birth Name:Richard Michael Epcar

Birth Place:Denver, Colorado, United States

Profession Actor, Sound department, Writer, Casting director, Script department, Producer, Soundtrack, Editorial department

Fast Facts

  • Has studied at the University of Arizona, the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles
  • In 1982, he got married to fellow voice actor Ellyn Stern
  • Quote: "I fell that as a writer and director, I can relate better to the actor, being one myself․"
  • Is best known for providing voices of characters on various anime programs
  • Is the co-founder of the production company Epcar Entertainment, Inc
  • Was in contention to voice the character Optimus Primge in "Transformers R․I․D․"
  • Has provided voice-over work for the video games "Cross Edge," "Death by Degrees" and "Bayonetta․"

Awards

  • 2016BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
  • 2017BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated
  • 2017BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated