Introduction: A World Overrun by Redfields
Hello, dear reader—Albert Wesker here, your favorite genetically enhanced supervillain, coming to you live from Umbrella’s top-secret underground lair. You may know me for my impeccable taste in sunglasses and world domination schemes, but today I’ve got a bone to pick with Capcom. Specifically, I’m fed up with the sheer number of Chris Redfields prancing around Raccoon City and beyond. “Too Many Chris Redfields For My Taste” is today’s rant—grab your tranquilizers and prepare for a wild ride.
The Original Muscle: Scott McCulloch
Resident Evil (1996)
The first Chris burst onto the scene in 1996, voiced by Scott McCulloch. This was the guy who bravely (or foolishly) charged through Spencer Mansion, shotgun blazing and one-liners at the ready. Outside of muttering “Jill!” every five seconds, McCulloch’s other credits include various “Additional Voices” in early Capcom titles and a few uncredited roles in animation. A trailblazer, yes—but one Chris Redfield should have been more than enough.
The Sequel Shrug: Michael Filipowich
Resident Evil – Code: Veronica (2000)
Enter Michael Filipowich, who stepped into Chris’s boots for the island-escape drama in Code: Veronica. His Chris had just a smidge more swagger and delivered lines like “Nothing’s going to stop me!” with gusto. Beyond that, Filipowich lent his voice to a handful of action games and even popped up in some anime dubs—proof that once you’re in Umbrella’s orbit, it’s hard to escape.
The Remake Revival: Joe Whyte
Resident Evil (2002 Remake)
Fast-forward to 2002, and Joe Whyte gave us a more polished Chris in the GameCube remake. With motion-capture precision and grittier delivery, Whyte balanced heroism and haunted determination. When he wasn’t battling zombies, Whyte was model-building at Disney and voicing Chris’s buddy Richard Aiken in that same remake. Clearly a man of many talents—though I still think one Chris was plenty.
The Cameo King: Dave Wittenberg
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles (2007)
Next up, Dave Wittenberg popped in as Chris for the on-rails romp of The Umbrella Chronicles. If you thought the mansion was scary, try watching your back on a train full of Bioweapons. Wittenberg is better known in anime circles—he’s voiced characters in Naruto and One Piece—so playing Chris was probably just another Tuesday for him.
The Hollywood Hero: Roger Craig Smith
Resident Evil 5 (2009) & Resident Evil 6 (2012)
Ah, Roger Craig Smith—arguably the most famous Chris of them all. He brought gravitas to Chris’s globe-trotting, BOW-busting adventures in Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6. Off-duty he’s the voice of Ezio Auditore in Assassin’s Creed II and Sonic in the modern Sonic the Hedgehog games. Not bad for a guy who can’t keep Umbrella’s schemes contained.
The Underdog Uprising: Kevin Dorman
Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017) & Dead in Escape (2018)
Kevin Dorman snuck in for the CGI feature film Resident Evil: Vendetta, lending a serious tone to Chris’s determined face. He followed up in the VR-style thriller Dead in Escape, proving that Chris Redfield can star in everything from triple-A games to CGI blockbusters. Dorman’s other credits include voice-overs in mobile titles and audiobook narration—just don’t expect him to narrate my grand plans.
The Creepy Cousin: David Vaughn
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2021 DLC “Ethan Must Die”)
In a twist no one saw coming, David Vaughn voiced a brief but bone-chilling variant of Chris in the “Ethan Must Die” DLC for Resident Evil 7. Vaughn’s an accomplished stage actor and voice-over artist, often heard in documentaries and indie game projects. He may have only whispered Chris’s name in that DLC, but the creep factor was off the charts.
The New Recruit: Jeff Schine
Resident Evil Village (2021)
Most recently, Jeff Schine took on Chris in Resident Evil Village, delivering a seasoned hero who’s seen more than his fair share of horrors. Schine’s other standout roles include Javier García in The Walking Dead: A New Frontier and Captain America in Marvel’s Avengers. Personally, I miss when Chris was a humble S.T.A.R.S. member instead of a globe-trotting action star.
Why One Chris Would Suffice
Let’s be honest: through eight different voices, Chris Redfield remains the same square-jawed hero charging into danger without a second thought. Each actor brings unique flavor—some gritty, some polished, some downright heroic—but at this rate, he’s practically a franchise unto himself. If Umbrella wanted to avoid confusion, they’d retire Chris altogether (gasp!).
A Villain’s Plea
So here’s my humble request to the fine folks at Capcom: next time you need muscle, create someone new. I hear Ms. Trenchcoat is available, and her accent is delightful. Until then, I’ll be anxiously awaiting the next Chris—and plotting how to turn him into a mindless tyrant under my control. Because let’s face it, there’s only so many times one man can save the world before it gets tedious.
