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Jason Marsden | |
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.jpg) Marsden at Animate! Des Moines in 2023 | |
| Born | Jason Christopher Marsden (1975-01-03)January 3, 1975 (age 50) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
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| Children | 1 |
| Website | www |
Jason Christopher Marsden[1] (born January 3, 1975)[1] is an American actor, director and producer, who has done numerous voice roles in animated films, as well as various television series and video games. He is best known for his voice roles as the voice of the Disney characterMax Goof, since 1995, Haku in the English dub ofSpirited Away, Chester McBadbat inThe Fairly OddParents, Matt Olsen/Shaygon inW.I.T.C.H., Chase Young inXiaolin Showdown, Richie Foley/Gear inStatic Shock, Tino Tonitini inThe Weekenders, Nermal inThe Garfield Show and the title character in theTak and the Power of Juju video game trilogy (Tak and the Power of Juju,Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams andTak: The Great Juju Challenge) from 2003 to 2005. He is also known for voicing Thackery Binx in Disney'scult classic filmHocus Pocus (1993).
Jason Christopher Marsden was born inProvidence, Rhode Island, on January 3, 1975, to Linda (née Williams),[2][3] and Myles Marsden (1936–2019).[4][1][5] Linda was a former fashion model and Myles was a formerpremier danseur of the Yugoslav National Ballet.[6][1][7] He has three older half-siblings from his father's first marriage toCroatian dancer Ivanka Herci Munitic: Ana Fox (née Marsden),[8][9] ballet dancer Richard Anton "Rick" Marsden,[10] and Mark Marsden.[11][12]
In 1986, Marsden got his first professional acting job as the characterA. J. Quartermaine, in the television seriesGeneral Hospital. In 1987, at the age of 12, Marsden booked his first major film role in the science fiction filmRobot Jox, which was released two years after filming because of the studio's financial problems. This was followed soon afterwards by the role ofEddie Munster in the TV series remake ofThe Munsters titledThe Munsters Today. At the same time, Marsden voiced Cavin inAdventures of the Gummi Bears and became the announcer ofThe Mickey Mouse Club.
Marsden continued his career with many guest star appearances on prime time sitcoms. In 1990, he was the voice ofPeter Pan inPeter Pan and the Pirates, which ran for two seasons and in 1992, he landed the role of Dash X inEerie, Indiana.
He provided the voice of Thackery Binx's cat form inHocus Pocus (1993), and reprised the role in theHocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular.
His next roles included voicingGoofy's sonMax Goof inDisney'sA Goofy Movie (1995), as well as in the sequelAn Extremely Goofy Movie (2000) and also had a supporting role inWhite Squall (1996). Marsden also did the voice of Garrett Miller onExtreme Ghostbusters and the younger versions ofShere Khan andKing Louie onJungle Cubs, which was a prequel to Disney's hit filmJungle Book and also continued his role as Max Goof onDisney's House of Mouse.
Some other on-camera roles were that of Rich Halke (J.T's best friend) inStep by Step, which was from 1995 until the show's cancellation in 1998; and Nelson Burkhard (D.J.'s rich boyfriend) inFull House, though after making a commitment withDragon Con, Marsden did not reprise his role as Nelson in the sequelFuller House insteadHal Sparks (who actually replaced Marsden as Tak inTak and the Power of Juju series based on the2003 video game of the same name) took over the role as Nelson. OnBoy Meets World the part of "Jason" was written for him by show's creator/producer Michael Jacobs, whom Jason had worked with previously on the short-lived reboot ofThe Torkelsons calledAlmost Home. When it was time for Mr. Feeny (Played byWilliam Daniels) to address "Jason" the writers thought it might be funny if he called Jason by his real last name. Jason agreed, and thus Eric Matthews' best friend "Jason Marsden" was played by Jason Marsden, after his departure fromBoy Meets World after finishing Season 2, his character was replaced by Jack Hunter (Played byMatthew Lawrence) in Seasons 5–7. He played the youngBurt Ward/Robin in the 2003 television movieReturn to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt. In 1999, he was featured inWalt Disney Animation Studios'Tarzan as a member of thegorilla family, a role given by the film's director, Kevin Lima, who also helmedA Goofy Movie.
SinceStep by Step, Marsden has provided voices for numerous animated television shows and computer games. He did the voice ofKovu inThe Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) and narrated many of the special features on theLion King Special edition DVD. He was the voice of Haku in the American dub ofSpirited Away (2001). He has also provided the voice of Richie Foley/Gear in the television seriesStatic Shock. InBaldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, he voiced several characters, most notably Lilarcor the talking sword, and the druid Cernd.
His first foray into directing was an episode of theNickelodeon seriesThe Journey of Allen Strange (1997).[citation needed] He also directed, wrote, produced and editedThe Greatest Short Film Ever!!! and multiple indie music videos.[citation needed]
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He has done voice-over work on multipleDC Comics-inspired animated series; asClark Kent as a teenager inSuperman: The Animated Series, asSnapper Carr inJustice League, as Billy Numerous inTeen Titans, as Donny Grasso on an episode ofBatman Beyond, as Danger Duck inLoonatics Unleashed and as the villainFirefly inThe Batman and as Paco inBatman: The Brave and the Bold. More recently, he playedImpulse andAtom inYoung Justice: Invasion. He also voiced Chase Young inXiaolin Showdown from 2003 to 2006, and from 2003 to 2004, voiced Todd Sweeney in the Christmas episode ofMy Life as a Teenage Robot.
He also voiced for Tak in the gameTak and the Power of Juju along withTak 2: The Staff of Dreams andTak: The Great Juju Challenge. He voiced two recruitable companion characters in theFallout game series, Myron inFallout 2 (1998) and Boone inFallout: New Vegas (2010).
From late summer 2004 to early spring 2007, Marsden was the head announcer forToon Disney (excludingJetix), but he also served as a part-time announcer forDisney Channel. He had acameo in the filmFun with Dick and Jane as the cashier at the gas station, and wasTasslehoff Burrfoot in the movieDragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight.[13]
In 2012, Marsden did the voice ofFinal Fantasy XIII-2 characterNoel Kreiss, Kade Burns and Fingers onThe Hub seriesTransformers: Rescue Bots andKaijudo, and continues to provide the voices of Nermal, Vito, Doctor Bonkers and numerous others onThe Garfield Show.
In 2013, he did the voice of Aye-Aye inThe Legend of Korra.
In 2014, he voiced Sumo and Belson in the pilot episode of theCartoon Network animated seriesClarence. After this episode, the voices of Sumo and Belson were handed toTom Kenny andRoger Craig Smith, respectively.
In 2019, Marsden returned to voiceBart Allen /Kid Flash inYoung Justice: Outsiders.
In 2020, Marsden began producing an online web series for YouTube called The Mars Variety Show. Following the style ofThe Dean Martin Show, it features Indie musicians, comedians, and alternative performers.[14]
Marsden married Christy Hicks in October 2004.[15] In 2020 they divorced after 16 years of marriage.[16][17] Their son was born on February 10, 2010.[16][17][18] Marsden lives inNashville, Tennessee.[19]
In 2005, Marsden and Hicks opened up a Yoga studio inBurbank, California, entitled, "Yoga Blend" which relocated to bigger location in 2007.[20][17][21] In March 2020, "Yoga Blend" was shut down due to theCOVID-19 pandemic and closed permanently on December 30, 2020, due to financial issues.[22][23]
In 2020, Marsden revealed he has a girlfriend during an interview for aYouTube series.[24]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Robot Jox | Tommy | ||
| Almost an Angel | Boy #2 | |||
| 1992 | Mr. Saturday Night | Buddy, age 15 | ||
| 1993 | Hocus Pocus | Thackery Binx (as a cat) | Voice | [25][26] |
| 1996 | White Squall | Shay Jennings, First Albatross Mate | ||
| 1997 | Trojan War | Josh | ||
| 2001 | How to Make a Monster | Bug | ||
| 2004 | The Greatest Short Film Ever!!! | n/a | Short film; director and producer | |
| 2005 | Nice Guys | Wendell | ||
| Fun with Dick and Jane | Convenience Store Clerk | |||
| 2007 | Misty & Sara | n/a | Short film; director and executive producer | |
| 2008 | Animated American | Short film; executive producer | ||
| 2009 | Locker 13 | Edgar | Also director | |
| 2011 | Pizza Man | Professor Baldini | ||
| 2012 | Blue Like Jazz | Kenny | [27] | |
| 2013 | I Know That Voice | Himself | Documentary | [28][29] |
| 2023 | The Shift | Cyrus | [30][31] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1988 | General Hospital | A.J. Quartermaine | ||
| 1987 | Webster | David | Episode: "Games People Play" | |
| 1988–1991 | The Munsters Today | Edward Wolfgang "Eddie" Munster | ||
| 1989 | Nightingales | Unknown role | 1 episode | |
| Murphy Brown | Young Miles Silverberg | Episode: "The Summer of '77" | ||
| 1991 | Tales from the Crypt | Jess | Episode: "Undertaking Palor" | |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation | Raymond Marr | Voice, uncredited | ||
| 1992 | Eerie, Indiana | Dash X | 6 episodes | |
| Baywatch | Pier Pressure | Episode: "Pier Pressure" | ||
| Blossom | Eddie Warwick | Episode: "The Making of the President" | ||
| 1993 | Almost Home | Gregory Morgan | 13 episodes | |
| The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | Jason Barkley | Episode: "Senior Spirit" | ||
| 1993–1998 | Step by Step | Rich Halke | 53 episodes | |
| 1994 | Tom | Mike Graham | 12 episodes | |
| The Secret World of Alex Mack | Carlton Hendy | Episode: "Science Fair" | ||
| 1994–1995 | Full House | Nelson Burkhard | 4 episodes | |
| Boy Meets World | Jason | 9 episodes | ||
| 1995 | Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare | Billy Dooley | Television film | |
| 1996 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Grimp | Episode: "Bar Association" | |
| 1997–1999 | The Journey of Allen Strange | n/a | Director (9 episodes) | |
| 2002 | Will & Grace | Kim | Episode: "It's the Gay Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" | |
| Even Stevens | Norman Squirelli | Episode: "Your Toast" | ||
| 2003 | Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt | YoungRobin | Television film | |
| Just Shoot Me! | Tony Zitelli | Episode: "The Talented Mr. Finch" | ||
| 2012 | Space Guys in Space | Cal | Also executive producer |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | A Goofy Movie | Max Goof | [32][25] | |
| 1999 | Tarzan | Mungo | [33] | |
| 2001 | Spirited Away | Haku | [25] | |
| 2006 | Brother Bear 2 | Kenai | Original trailer; replaced byPatrick Dempsey in the final film | |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Monster Student #1 | ||
| 2016 | The Secret Life of Pets | Additional Voices |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue | Michael | Television special | |
| 1998 | The Lion King II: Simba's Pride | AdultKovu | [25] | |
| 2000 | An Extremely Goofy Movie | Max Goof | [25] | |
| 2002 | The Boy Who Cried Alien | Principal | ||
| 2004 | Tales of a Fly on the Wall | Kip | ||
| Felix the Cat Saves Christmas | Professor | [25] | ||
| Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas | Max Goof | |||
| 2004–2006 | The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour | Chester McBadbat | [25] | |
| 2007 | Garfield Gets Real | Nermal | [25] | |
| 2008 | Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight | Tasslehoff Burrfoot, Goblin #2, Goblin Servant | [25] | |
| Batman: Gotham Knight | Thomas Wayne | [25] | ||
| Garfield's Fun Fest | Nermal, Ramone | [25] | ||
| 2009 | Garfield's Pet Force | Nermal, Abnermal | [25] | |
| 2010 | DC Showcase: Jonah Hex | Young Man, Bartender | Short film; direct-to-video | [25] |
| 2014 | We Wish You a Merry Walrus | Sydmull | Television special | [25] |
| 2023 | Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham | Dick Grayson, youngBruce Wayne | [34] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1990 | Adventures of the Gummi Bears | Cavin | 7 episodes | [35] |
| 1990 | Fox's Peter Pan & the Pirates | Peter Pan | ||
| 1993 | Sonic the Hedgehog | Dirk | Episode: "Warp Sonic" | |
| Mighty Max | Young Norman | Episode: "Norman's Conquest" | ||
| Marsupilami | Shnookums | |||
| 1994 | Batman: The Animated Series | Spunky Spencer | Episode: "Baby-Doll" | [25] |
| 1995 | The Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show | Shnookums | ||
| The Mask | Skillit | 2 episodes | ||
| 1996 | Superman: The Animated Series | TeenageClark Kent, Owen | [25] | |
| Project G.e.e.K.e.R. | Cappery Employee, Kid Dinosaur | Episode: "Geekasaurus" | ||
| 1996–1997 | Jungle Cubs | Shere Khan, Prince Johar, Louie | Season 1 | |
| 1997 | Extreme Ghostbusters | Garrett Miller | ||
| 1998–1999 | Histeria! | William Ramsey, Bucky | 2 episodes | [25] |
| 1999 | Xyber 9: New Dawn | Jack | ||
| Recess | James Stone | Episode: "The Spy Who Came in from the Playground" | ||
| Batman Beyond | Donny Grasso | Episode: "Hooked Up" | [25] | |
| Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain | Taylor Tyler Hoovie | Episode: "That's Edutainment" | [25] | |
| 2000 | Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles | Private Max Brutto | Episode: "Spirits of the Departed" | |
| Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Flash Flemming | Episode: "Inside Job" | [25] | |
| 2000–2004 | The Weekenders | Tino Tonitini, Colby, Nail, Stefan, Bobby Roy, Rhett, Secret Service Man | [25] | |
| Static Shock | Richie Foley/Gear, Carmen Dillo | Main role | [25] | |
| 2001–2003 | House of Mouse | Max Goof | 8 episodes | [36][37] |
| The Legend of Tarzan | Mungo | |||
| 2001–2002 | Invader Zim | Torque Smackey, Hall Monitor, Zootch, Rob, Miserable Teen, Reporter #3 | 3 episodes | [25] |
| 2001–2004 | Justice League | Snapper Carr | [25] | |
| 2002 | Even Stevens | Norman Squirelli | Episode: "Your Toast" | |
| 2002–2005 | ¡Mucha Lucha! | Rikochet | Season 3 only | [25] |
| 2002 | Teamo Supremo | Ollie Jimson | ||
| Rugrats | Smedley | Episode: "The Perfect Twins" | [25] | |
| Oh Yeah! Cartoons | Principal | Episode: "The Boy Who Cried Alien" | [25] | |
| 2003–2004 | My Life as a Teenage Robot | Todd Sweeney, Lon, Lieutenant, various voices | 3 episodes | [25] |
| 2003 | Lilo & Stitch: The Series | Waiter, BabyJumba Jookiba | 2 episodes | |
| Totally Spies! | Ian | Episode: "I Want My Mummy" | ||
| 2003–2011 | The Fairly OddParents | Chester McBadbat | [25] | |
| 2004–2007 | Kim Possible | Felix Renton | ||
| 2004 | The Batman | Firefly, Boy #1, Boy #2 | [25] | |
| Dave the Barbarian | Galder | Episode: "Rite of Pillage" | [25] | |
| 2004–2006 | Xiaolin Showdown | Chase Young | 17 episodes | [25] |
| A.T.O.M. | Master Guan | |||
| W.I.T.C.H. | Matt Olsen, Shagon | |||
| 2005–2007 | Loonatics Unleashed | Danger Duck, Pilot #2, Robo-Amigo, Rupes Oberon | Main role | [25] |
| 2005 | Codename: Kids Next Door | Windsor, Jerry Rassic | ||
| Danger Rangers | Alex, Lucky, Kevin, Jack, Rusty | [25] | ||
| 2006 | Teen Titans | Red Star, Billy Numerous | [25] | |
| 2007 | Afro Samurai | Sasuke | [25] | |
| 2008 | The Replacements | Dustin Dreamlake | ||
| 2008–2011 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Paco,Speedy,Scooby-DooRobin | [25] | |
| 2008–2016 | The Garfield Show | Nermal, Various characters | [25] | |
| 2010 | Generator Rex | Skwydd, Lieutenant, Hipster, Scientist #1 | 6 episodes | [25] |
| G.I. Joe: Renegades | Duke, Cobra Trooper #2, Intel Agent, Mitchell, Guard #1 | 25 episodes | [25] | |
| 2010–2013 | MAD | Ty Pennington,Freddie Benson,Edward Cullen,Zeke,Jacob Black, Sqaush, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Joe Lamb,Phil Coulson, Kid Flash,Lolcat, various characters | [25] | |
| 2011 | The Super Hero Squad Show | Nova | 2 episodes | |
| Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Young Max Tennyson, Antonio | [25] | ||
| 2011–2016 | Transformers: Rescue Bots | Kade Burns, Various characters | [25] | |
| 2012–2013 & 2019–2022 | Young Justice | Bart Allen/Impulse/Kid Flash,Ray Palmer/Atom,Danny Chase, Lok-Ron, Thomas Tompkins, Reach Commercial Singer | [25] | |
| 2012 | Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters | Joseph "Fingers", Minion 33 | [25] | |
| ThunderCats | Leo | Episode: "Birth of the Blades" | [38] | |
| Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Horbert Feist | Episode: "Web of the Dreamweaver!" | ||
| Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil | Various characters | |||
| 2013 | Doc McStuffins | Teddy B. | [25] | |
| Ultimate Spider-Man | Oliver Osnick/Steel Spider, Weird Kid, News Guy | 2 episodes | [25] | |
| Doctor Lollipop | Nurse Crackers | |||
| 2013–2014 | The Legend of Korra | Aye-Aye, Huan, Settler, Suyin Beifong's Friend | [25] | |
| 2014 | Clarence | Sumo, Belson, Brian | Episode: "Pilot" | [25] |
| Beware the Batman | YoungBruce Wayne | Episode: "Fall" | [25] | |
| 2015 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Thad | Episode: "Days of Future Smash, Part 5: The Tomorrow Smashers" | [25] |
| 2016 | Looped | Hector the Collector | 3 episodes | [25] |
| 2016, 2019 | The Lion Guard | Kovu | 2 episodes | [25] |
| 2017 | DuckTales | Hack Smashnikov, Funso, Manager, Host | 2 episodes | [25] |
| 2022–present | Transformers: EarthSpark | Agent Conway, GHOST Agent #1, Holographic Boy | [39][25] | |
| 2024 | Batman: Caped Crusader | Gorman, Reporter | 2 episodes | [25] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Max Live: Gettin' Goofy with It | Max Goof | Disneyland Paris live show | [40] |
