Introduction
Meet William Stacey “Bill” Butts—voice virtuoso, martial‑arts marvel, fitness buff, and occasional BBQ king. Born July 7, 1986 in Annapolis, Maryland, Bill grew up chasing theatrical dreams in Kansas City before leaping into the energetic world of voice acting and Twitch streaming. Beyond microphones, you’ll find him pumping iron, gaming hard, and championing diversity in the industry.
Early Life & Training
Raised in Kansas City, Bill immersed himself in theater from a young age. Not only did he hone his acting chops on stage, but he also dove deep into martial arts and fitness—skills that later powered his dynamic performances behind the mic. His passion for acting (and adventure) paved the way to California and the voice-over scene.
Break into Voice Acting
Bill officially began his professional voice journey around 2018, working with top studios like Bang Zoom!, Funimation, Crunchyroll, Sound Cadence Studios, and Studiopolis :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. His athletic background gives him the stamina and creativity to bring bombastic characters to life—and he’s been riding that wave ever since.
Anime Roles
Bill quickly established himself as a standout anime dub actor. Some key roles include:
- Cioccolata in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind (eps 29–32)
- Bakuzan in One‑Punch Man
- Slidin’ Go in My Hero Academia
- Uncle Tian in Genshin Impact
- Odin (plus Tyr & Bach) in Record of Ragnarok
- Jackal Kuwahara in The Prince of Tennis universe
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg—he’s voiced dozens of characters in series including Re:Zero, Black Clover, Ascendance of a Bookworm, Horimiya, Baki Hanma, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Tekken: Bloodline, Bleach: Thousand‑Year Blood War, NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a, Mashle, Undead Unluck, Dandadan, Beyblade X, Rurouni Kenshin, and Mission: Yozakura Family—often juggling main and additional voices :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
Noteworthy Anime Credits
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind – Cioccolata
- My Hero Academia – Slidin’ Go + additional voices
- One‑Punch Man – Bakuzan
- Record of Ragnarok – Odin (plus others)
- The Prince of Tennis (Sound Cadence Dub) – Jackal Kuwahara
Film & Animated Projects
Bill’s talents extend beyond anime. He’s voiced characters in animated series like Ejen Ali and Boris and Rufus, and animated films like Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia. In live-action dubbing, he’s contributed to shows like Undercover.
Game Voice Work
In the gaming world, Bill voices:
- Changui in Black Desert Online
- Uncle Tian (and Changhu) in Genshin Impact
- Noctis in Punishing: Gray Raven
- Rudra in Street Fighter 6
- Owlbert in Honkai: Star Rail
- Oliver (+ others) in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- He’s also had smaller roles in titles like Yakuza 0, Lost Ark, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
Appearance & Online Presence
Beyond studio booths, Bill is an avid Twitch streamer who plays video games, chats with fans, and flexes his fitness. He’s open about promoting healthy lifestyles and diversity. On social platforms he jokes: “weight lifter, martial artist, king of BBQ—let’s kick back and play video games!” :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Convention Circuit
Bill’s a fan-favorite guest at conventions nationwide. In 2025 alone, he’s lined up appearances at Anime Expo (LA), Anime St. Louis, Katsucon, Ikkicon—and 18 conventions total since 2021 :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
Why He Stands Out
1. Range & Energy: From sinister villains to goofy sidekicks, Bill’s vocal range keeps fans guessing.
2. Fitness & Discipline: His martial-arts background gives him the stamina to perform intense, long dubbing sessions.
3. Representation Advocate: He celebrates diversity in voice-over and uses his platform to spotlight inclusion.
4. Fan-Centric: Whether he’s signing autographs, sprinting through Twitch speed-runs, or grilling at conventions, he stays connected with his audience.
Current & Upcoming Projects
Bill’s voice continues to pop up in big-name projects. In 2024–2025 he’s to appear in:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – Oliver (+ extras)
- Rurouni Kenshin, Beyblade X, Mission: Yozakura Family, and Dandadan—bringing fresh character voices to each series
- Convention appearances at major industry events like Anime Expo and Katsucon.
Big Bad-Ass Conclusion
Bill Butts is a powerhouse in the voice-over world, combining raw talent, athletic grit, and fan love into every performance. Whether he’s voicing a bone-crunching baddie or a lovable sidekick, his dedication shines through. And when the booth goes quiet? He’s probably bench‑pressing his enthusiasm or firing up the grill. Here’s to many more iconic lines—and epic game streams—coming our way!
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