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 |
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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 the death of Henry Corden.[3]
In 2013, he 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, who also played the part of Mackenzie Huntington 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 | ||
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 |
Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
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1997 | Johnny Bravo | Beaver (3), Newton, Bean Man, Sour Grape Man, Huckleberry Hound, Horseman, News Announcer, Random Man (2) | [9] | |
2002 | Codename Kids Next Door | King Sandy | Episode: "Operation: B.E.A.C.H." | [9] |
2003–05 | Star Wars: Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi | ||
2004 | Static Shock | Eddie Felson/Speedwarp | Episode: "Now You See Him..." | [9] |
The Fairly OddParents | Crash Nebula, Sprig Speevak | Episode: "Crash Nebula" | [9] | |
Justice League Unlimited | Private, Robber | 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 #4 | Episode: "Love ‘Em or Leash ‘Em/Teen Team Time | [9] |
2005 | Stroker and Hoop | Ron Howard, Answering Machine Guy | [9] | |
2005–14, 2021–2022 | Johnny Test | Johnny Test, Hank Anchorman, The Principal, Mr. Mittens, Bee Keeper, Dark Vegan, others | [9] | |
2005–07 | A.T.O.M. | Axel Manning, Sebastian Manning, TIllian | 52 episodes | [9] |
2007 | Afro Samurai | Yashichi | Episode: "The Dream Reader" | [9] |
2008–09 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Harry Osborn, Frederick Foswell / Patch | [9] | |
2008 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Raff, Attendant #1 | Episode: "X = Ben + 2" | [9] |
2008–11 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Green Arrow, Blue Bowman, Guy Gardner, Major Disaster, Wotan, Nabu, Mark Desmond, Arges, Leslie "Rocky" Davis, Alpha-Red, G.I. Robot, Jace | [9] | |
2008–14, 2020 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Rako Hardeen, others | ||
2010 | G.I. Joe: Renegades | Sherriff Terry, Matty, Russel Clemens | [9] | |
2011 | ThunderCats | Old Emrick, Khamai | Episode: "Song of the Petalars" | [9] |
2011–13, 2019–2022 | Young Justice | Barry Allen / Flash, Burton Thompson, Nathaniel Tryon / Neutron, Topo, Atlantean Guard #2, G. Gordon Godfrey |
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2012 | Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters | King Tritonus | ||
2013 | Teen Titans Go! | Hadji, Dr. Benton C. Quest, Race Bannon | Episode: "La Larva de Amor" | |
Beware the Batman | William Benjamin, Officer Dunbrowski, Subway Conductor | [9] | ||
2013–15 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Leader, Blastaar, Triton, Human Torch, others | [9] | |
2014 | Star Wars Rebels | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Episode: "Spark of Rebellion" | [15] |
Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered | Barry Allen / Flash | [16] | ||
We Wish You a Merry Walrus | Roofhowse | [9][17] | ||
2015 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero | Additional voices | [18] | |
Ultimate Spider-Man | Triton, Molten Man | [9] | ||
Guardians of the Galaxy | Cosmo the Spacedog, Yondu | |||
2017 | Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer | Count Wretcher | ||
2019-2022 | Lego City Adventures | Tippy Dorman | [19] | |
2020 | Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous | Eddie, Lab Assistant | Episode: "Happy Birthday, Eddie!" | |
2021 | Looney Tunes Cartoons | Russian Dog | ||
2022 | Tales of the Jedi | Obi-Wan Kenobi | [20] |
Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
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2005 | Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Muzu |
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] |