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Christopher Ayres | |
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Born | Christopher Owen Ayres[1] May 16, 1965[1] Richmond, Virginia, U.S.[1] |
Died | October 18, 2021 (aged 56)[1] |
Occupation(s) | Actor, director, scriptwriter |
Years active | 1971–2019 |
Partner | Krystal LaPorte |
Family | Greg Ayres (brother)[2] |
Christopher Owen Ayres (May 16, 1965 – October 18, 2021[1]) was an American actor, director and scriptwriter. He worked on voice acting and ADR directing on a number of English dubs of Japanese anime shows at Funimation, OkraTron 5000, New Generation Pictures and Seraphim Digital / Sentai Filmworks.[3] He started his acting career at age six and has performed on Broadway and Off-Broadway as well as in numerous regional productions.[4] He got his start voice acting at ADV Films on Kino's Journey as an extra. In anime, he was known as the voice of Frieza from Dragon Ball Z Kai, Kei Kurono from Gantz, Prince Soma from Black Butler, and Shingen Takeda from the Sengoku Basara series. Prior to his voice acting and ADR directing career he was well known as a stage director, choreographer and fight director in the Houston, Texas Theatre community.[5][6] He was also known for Mock Combat for Cosplay panels at anime conventions.[7][8]
Biography
Ayres had his first professional acting gig in a commercial for Lollipop Soft Drinks in Richmond, Virginia when he was six years old.[9] The Ayres family moved to the Alief, Houston area of Houston, Texas when he was 12[10] where Chris attended Alief Middle School[11] and then Alief Elsik High School. He graduated in 1983.[12] After graduating high school Ayres attended Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, Texas and studied Theatre until 1985.[13][14] He returned to Houston and continued to study Theatre at the University of Houston.[15]
Illness and death
In November 2017, Ayres was diagnosed with end-stage COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and required a double lung transplant to survive. A YouCaring fundraiser was created that sought $25,000 to assist with medical care and procedures.[16][17]
Ayres died on October 18, 2021, at the age of 56, following years of complications from pulmonary disease. His death was announced on Twitter the following day by his partner and fellow voice actress, Krystal LaPorte.[18][19]
Filmography
Anime
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref.[20] |
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2003 | Saint Seiya | Ushio | ADV dub | |
2004 | Kino's Journey | Bartender | ||
Bast of Syndrome | Dr. Pluto | [21] | ||
Mezzo DSA | Motoharu, Taneri, Baba, Hanamura | [21] | ||
Sister Princess | Islander | [21] | ||
2005 | A Tree of Palme | Sawadust | [22] | |
Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu | Atsunobu Hayashimizu | [23] | ||
Gantz | Kei Kurono | [24][25] | ||
Godannar | Tetsuya Kouji | [21] | ||
Initial D | Miki | Funimation dub | ||
Maburaho | Yukihiko Nakamaru | [21] | ||
Yugo the Negotiator | Yusuf Ali Mesa | [21] | ||
2006 | Diamond Daydreams | Kenji Kurata | [21] | |
Macross | Lin Kaifun | ADV dub | [21] | |
Nanaka 6/17 | Jinpachi Arashiyama | [21] | ||
Papuwa | Oshodani | [21] | ||
Speed Grapher | Suitengu | [21] | ||
Nerima Daikon Brothers | ADR director | [26] | ||
2008-2009 | Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch | ADR director unreleased English Dub | [27] | |
2009 | Fairy Tail | Duke Everlue | ||
2010 | Sengoku Basara | Shigen Takeda | [28] | |
Black Butler | Soma Asman Kadar | [29] | ||
Dragon Ball Z Kai | Frieza | [21] | ||
Golgo 13 | Dave McCartney | [21] | ||
Legends of the Dark King: A Fist of the North Star Story | Elder | [30] | ||
Tears to Tiara | Arthur, Pwyll | [21] | ||
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt | Corset | [31] | ||
2011 | Clannad After Story | Sudou, Kinoshita, various characters | [21] | |
2013 | Another | Yosuke Sakakibara | [32] | |
Kokoro Connect | Inari's brother | [30] | ||
2016 | Hanayamata | Additional voices | ADR director | [33] |
2017–2019 | Dragon Ball Super | Frieza |
Films
Year | Series | Role | Notes | Ref.[34] |
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2011 | Mardock Scramble: The First Compression | Welldone the Pussyhand | [30] | |
2012 | Gintama: The Movie | Kamui, Taizo Hasegawa, Tatsuma Sakamoto, Ner | [30] | |
Sengoku Basara: The Last Party | Shingen Takeda | [30] | ||
2015 | Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' | Frieza | [35] | |
2018 | Dragon Ball Super: Broly | Frieza | Final film role | [36] |
2021 | The Dog Park: Prank Calls | Caller #1 | Short; Final role |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref.[34] |
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2008 | The Last Remnant | Wagram | [37] | |
2010–2018 | Dragon Ball series | Frieza[30] |
Theatre credits
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref.[34] |
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1989–1991 | Peter Pan | Slightly, John Darling (understudy) | Tour | [38] |
1990–1991 | Peter Pan | Slightly, John Darling (understudy) | Broadway - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre | [39] |
1991–1992 | Peter Pan | Slightly, John Darling (understudy) | Broadway - Minskoff Theatre | [40] |
1999 | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Director and Choreographer
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[41] | |
1999 | The All Night Strut
A review of 30's and 40's music |
Director
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[42] | |
2000 | Gypsy (musical) | Choreographer
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[43] | |
2000 | And the World Goes 'Round | Director
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[44] | |
2001 | Hair (musical) | Director and Choreographer
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[45] | |
2001 | Man of La Mancha | Director and Choreographer
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[46] | |
2002 | Cabaret (musical) | Director and Choreographer
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[47] | |
2003 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Director and Choreographer
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[48] | |
2004 | Romeo and Juliet | Fight Choreographer
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[49][50] | |
2004 | The Pirates of Penzance | Director and Choreographer
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[51][52] | |
2005 | Noises Off | Director
Country Playhouse, Houston, TX |
[53] | |
2005 | The Rocky Horror Show | Director, Choreographer and Fight Choreographer
Playhouse 90, Rosenberg, TX |
[54] | |
2005 | You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown | Director and Choreographer
Playhouse 90, Rosenberg, TX |
[55] |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Frieza English Voice Actor Chris Ayres Has Died". October 20, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Walter, Joseph (December 8, 2018). "25 Dragon Ball Super Fan Theories (We Can't Believe Are True)". TheGamer. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021.
In the dub, Frieza is voiced by Christopher Ayres, and fans were pleasantly surprised to find that Frost was voiced by Greg Ayres, Chris' brother.
- ^ Ayres, Chris. "Since I left Sentai I've not been able to watch much anime but being tagged in anything with Sentai actually gives me a hard time breathing because All I hear is their screaming and insults. I am so grateful fans respect my wishes not to be tagged but most Houston actors don't". Twitter. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "FAQ". Archived from the original on August 31, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Cast for Best Little Whorehouse". Archived from the original on January 18, 2001. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "Romeo & Juliet". Archived from the original on May 4, 2004. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "Christopher Ayres". Active Anime. October 5, 2005. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Mock Combat for Cosplay". ChristopherAyres-VA.com. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "FAQ". Archived from the original on June 1, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ "Christopher Ayres Places Lived". Facebook. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ "Famed musical opens Friday at westside theater". Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ "Christopher Ayres Work and Education". Facebook. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ "Christopher Ayres Work and Education". Facebook. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ "Lon Morris College - Notable Alumni - Technology Trends". Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Christopher Ayres Work and Education". Facebook. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ Green, Scott. "Fundraiser Aims To Help Voice Actor Christopher Ayres". Crunchyroll. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Fundraising Launched for Vital Medical Treatment for Voice Actor Chris Ayres". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
- ^ Valdez, Nick (October 19, 2021). "Chris Ayres, Dragon Ball's Voice of Frieza, Passes Away". ComicBook.com. ViacomCBS. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021.
- ^ Huff, Lauren (October 19, 2021). "Chris Ayres, voice actor known for Dragon Ball's Frieza, dies at 56". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021.
- ^ Ayres, Chris (August 3, 2013). "Voice work of Chris Ayres". Archived from the original on August 31, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Chris Ayres". crystalacids.com. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ "A Tree of Palme English Cast List". Mania.com. November 15, 2004. Archived from the original on December 4, 2008.
- ^ "Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu – 1 – The Man from the South/A Hostage with No Compromises". Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu. ADV Films – via Funimation.
- ^ "Florida Supercon Adds Todd Nauck, Christopher Ayres, Phillip Lee McCall II". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "Shelf Life – Gantz Gantz Revolution". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ Bertschy, Zac (August 5, 2006). "Otakon 2006 A.D. Vision". Anime News Network.
- ^ "Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch - Characters & Staff - MyAnimeList.net". Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ "Shelf Life – I Am Xam". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "FUNimation Announces English Dub Cast of Black Butler". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "Behind The Voice Actors – Christopher Ayres". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ Saabedra, Humberto. "FUNimation Announces "Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" English Cast and Debut Trailer". Crunchyroll. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ Green, Scott (June 19, 2013). "Sentai Filmworks Announces "Another" English Dub Cast". Crunchyroll. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ "Official HaNaYaMaTa English Dub Cast List". Sentai Filmworks. January 13, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Voicework". Christopher Ayres official website. Archived from the original on August 31, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ Funimation (August 4, 2015). "DRAGON BALL Z: RESURRECTION 'F' Production Notes". SciFi Japan. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ "This guy is a freaking hero. Recorded on the Broly trailer with 15% lung capacity. Nothing but love for the ultimate Frieza, @Chrisayresva". Twitter. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Square Enix. The Last Remnant. Square Enix. Scene: Ending credits, 2:10 in, English Voice Recording, Cast.
- ^ "Peter Pan – Broadway Musical – 1989-1991 Tour". Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Peter Pan – Broadway Musical – 1989-1991 Tour". Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Peter Pan – Broadway Musical – 1989-1991 Tour". Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Cast for Best Little Whorehouse". Archived from the original on January 18, 2001. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "1999-2000 Season". Archived from the original on January 17, 2001. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ "2000-2001 Season". Archived from the original on January 17, 2001. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ "2000-2001 Season". Archived from the original on January 17, 2001. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ "Hair". Archived from the original on June 12, 2001. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ "Man of La Mancha". Archived from the original on April 3, 2002. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ "Famed musical opens Friday at westside theater". Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum". Archived from the original on May 4, 2004. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "R & J". Archived from the original on May 4, 2004. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Main Stage". Archived from the original on April 1, 2004. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Pirates of Penzance". Archived from the original on November 19, 2004. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "2004-05 Season". Archived from the original on December 8, 2004. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Noises Off!". Archived from the original on November 19, 2004. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Playhouse 90: Fort Bend County, Texas". Archived from the original on December 31, 2005. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Playhouse 90: Fort Bend County, Texas". Archived from the original on December 31, 2005. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
External links
- Official website (archive)
- Christopher Ayres at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Christopher Ayres convention appearances on AnimeCons.com
- Christopher Ayres at IMDb
- Christopher Ayres at the CrystalAcids Anime Voice Actor Database