James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969),[1] also known by his initials JAT,[2] is an American voice actor, writer, producer and podcaster. He is known for portraying Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank franchise, the main character Tidus in Final Fantasy X, Shuyin in Final Fantasy X-2, Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars animated features such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the franchise's video games, and the titular character in the animated series Johnny Test.
James Arnold Taylor | |
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Born | |
Other names | JAT |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1995–present |
Spouse |
Allison Taylor (m. 1991) |
Children | 1 |
Website | www |
Taylor began his voice acting career in 1995.
He has been an active member of the voice acting community since, appearing in numerous roles, including Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank video game series and Tidus from Final Fantasy X. From 2005 until 2011, Taylor also voiced Fred Flintstone in commercials and promotional material following Henry Corden's death.[3]
In 2013, Taylor published the book JAT 365: 365 Inspirations for the Pursuit of Your Dreams.[2] In 2018, he began the podcast Talking to Myself.[4]
Taylor has been married to his wife Allison, since 1991.[5] Together they have a daughter, Lydia, with whom he starred in Animal Crackers.[6][7] He is a Christian.[8]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2007 | TMNT | Leonardo | [9] | |
2008 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi, 4-A7, Medical Droid | [9] | |
2012 | Foodfight! | Doctor Si Nustrix | Limited theatrical release | [9] |
2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Lines redubbed by Ewan McGregor | [10] |
2016 | Ratchet & Clank | Ratchet | [11][9] | |
2017 | Animal Crackers | Buffalo Bob | Limited theatrical release | |
2018 | Teen Titans Go! To the Movies | Fake Slade Actor | Character is identified as Shia LaBeouf within the film | [9] |
Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
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1997 | Johnny Bravo | Beaver, Newton, Bean Man, Sour Grape Man, Huckleberry Hound, Horseman, News Announcer, Random Man | [9] | |
2003–07 | Codename: Kids Next Door | Various voices | 10 episodes | [9] |
2003 | Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? | Various voices | 2 episodes | [9] |
2003 | Teen Titans | Overload | Episode: "Car Trouble" | [9] |
2003–04 | The Powerpuff Girls | Various voices | 5 episodes | [9] |
2003–05 | Star Wars: Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Agen Kolar, Techno Union Scientist, Aides, Turnstile Computer, Mutant Warrior | [9] | |
2004 | Static Shock | Eddie Felson/Speedwarp | Episode: "Now You See Him..." | [9] |
The Fairly OddParents | Sprig Speevak / Crash Nebula | Episode: "Crash Nebula" | [9] | |
Justice League Unlimited | Kaznian Private | Episode: "Hawk and Dove" | [9] | |
Game Over | Various characters | [9] | ||
2004–07 | Danny Phantom | Walker, Monster, Ghost Cops | [9] | |
2004–08 | Drawn Together | Wooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer, various characters | ||
2005 | My Life as a Teenage Robot | Kenny/Y-K9, Oblivious Guy, Customer | Episode: "Love 'Em or Leash 'Em" | [9] |
2005 | Duck Dodgers | Rogue's Assistant, Lifomatica | 2 episodes | [9] |
2005 | Stroker and Hoop | Ron Howard, Answering Machine Guy | 2 episodes | [9] |
2005–14, 2021–2022 | Johnny Test | Johnny Test, various voices | [9] | |
2005–07 | A.T.O.M. | Axel Manning, Sebastian Manning, TIllian | 52 episodes | [9] |
2006 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Fred Flintstone | Episode: "Modern Primatives" | [9] |
2007 | Loonatics Unleashed | Bugsy, Reporter | Episode: "In the Pinkster" | [9] |
Afro Samurai | Yashichi | Episode: "The Dream Reader" | [9] | |
2008–09 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Harry Osborn, Frederick Foswell / Patch, Homonculi, Alan O'Neil | [9] | |
2008 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Raff | Episode: "X = Ben + 2" | [9] |
2008–11 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Green Arrow, Blue Bowman, Guy Gardner, Major Disaster, Wotan, Nabu, Jace, Arges | [9] | |
2008–14, 2020 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Rako Hardeen, others | [9] | |
2010 | G.I. Joe: Renegades | Sherriff Terry, Matty, Russel Clemens | [9] | |
2011 | Generator Rex | Trig Student, Video Kid | Episode: "Without a Paddle" | [9] |
ThunderCats | Old Emrick, Khamai | Episode: "Song of the Petalars" | [9] | |
T.U.F.F. Puppy | Biff, Citizen | Episode: "Dog Save the Queen" | [9] | |
2011–13, 2019–2022 | Young Justice | Barry Allen / Flash, Hawkman, Topo, G. Gordon Godfrey, Neutron, King Shark, Burton Thompson, Delta Leader, Royal Guard | [9] | |
2012 | Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters | King Tritonus | ||
2012–20 | Doc McStuffins | Boppy | 5 episodes | [9] |
2013 | Teen Titans Go! | Hadji, Benton Quest, Race Bannon | Episode: "La Larva de Amor" | |
Beware the Batman | William Benjamin | Episode: "Control" | [9] | |
2013–15 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Leader, Blastaar, Triton, Human Torch, Moon-Boy, Junior, additional voices | [9] | |
2014 | Star Wars Rebels | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Episode: "Spark of Rebellion" | [17] |
Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered | Barry Allen / Flash | [9][18] | ||
We Wish You a Merry Walrus | Roofhowse | [9][19] | ||
2015 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero | Additional voices | [20] | |
2015–17 | Ultimate Spider-Man | Triton, Molten Man, Blastaar, Leader, Hydro-Man, S.H.I.E.L.D. Robot, Computer | [9] | |
2015–2019 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Cosmo the Spacedog, Yondu, additional voices | [9] | |
2016 | Turbo Fast | Ant Leader, Grasshopper | Episode: "The Ants and the Grasshoppers" | [9] |
SpongeBob SquarePants | Nick Fishkins | Episode: "Sold!" | [9] | |
2016–18 | DreamWorks Dragons | Throk, Trader Zachariah, various voices | [9] | |
2016–17 | Avengers Assemble | Leader, additional voices | 3 episodes | [9] |
Transformers: Robots in Disguise | Boostwing, Crazybolt, Arnold, Teenage Boy | 3 episodes | [9] | |
2017 | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Mort, Teenage Boy | Episode: "El Bandito" | [9] |
Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer | Count Wretcher, Maria | [9] | ||
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat | Yondu | Television film | [9] | |
2017–present | The Loud House | Various voices | [9] | |
2017–18 | Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters | Circuit-Stream, Controller, Security Guard | 2 episodes | [9] |
2019–2022 | Lego City Adventures | Tippy Dorman | [21] | |
2019 | Victor and Valentino | Chip | Episode: "The Collector" | [9] |
2020 | The Casagrandes | Pierre, Little Burger | Episode: "Fast Feud" | [9] |
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous | Eddie | Episode: "Happy Birthday, Eddie!" | [9] | |
The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ben Kenobi | [9] | ||
2021 | Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales | Ben Kenobi, Cozler | [9] | |
Looney Tunes Cartoons | Russian Dog | |||
2022 | Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jawa | [9] | |
Batwheels | Toyman | 2 episodes | [22] | |
Tales of the Jedi | Obi-Wan Kenobi | [23][9] |
Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
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2005 | Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Muzu | [9] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2001 | The Comedy Team of Pete & James | Himself | Documentary; also writer and producer | |
2008 | X-treme Weekend | — | Executive producer | |
The Audition | — | Associate producer | ||
2010 | Big Time Rush | Regional Manager Taylor | Episode: 'Big Time Demos' | |
2013 | I Know That Voice | Himself | Documentary | |
2015 | Summer '78 | — | Producer | |
2015 | A Certain Point of View | — | Producer (3 episodes) | |
2017 | Clone Wars Conversations | Himself/host | Also writer and producer | |
2019 | Kenobi: A Star Wars Fan Film | Captain Leegus | Fan film | |
2020 | The Last Blockbuster | Himself | Documentary |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2018–present | James Arnold Taylor's Talking to Myself | Himself/host | Also writer and producer | [4] |
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