Early Life and Education
Kellen Alexander Goff was born on February 3, 1995, in Torrance, California. Growing up in the South Bay area, he discovered a passion for performance and storytelling at a young age. Kellen attended Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, where he participated in theater productions and honed his vocal skills through choir and drama classes. Even back then, classmates recall his knack for impressions and character voices.
Training and Career Beginnings
After high school, Kellen set his sights on professional voiceover work. He became the youngest student enrolled in Bob Bergen’s voiceover workshops—Bergen being the iconic voice of Porky Pig—learning fundamentals of animation dialogue, timing, and microphone technique. He went on to study under industry veterans such as Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Charlie Adler (Animaniacs), Debi Derryberry (The Fairly OddParents), and Mick Wingert (Kung Fu Panda), giving him a broad toolkit of styles and genres.
With solid training in hand, Kellen began booking small roles in online animations and indie video games starting around 2014. He lent his voice to various web series and demo reels, gradually building a reel that showcased everything from dramatic leads to comic sidekicks.
Joining the Five Nights at Freddy’s Franchise
Kellen’s first major break came in late 2016, when he joined the cast of the immensely popular horror game series Five Nights at Freddy’s. He debuted as Funtime Freddy and Fredbear in Sister Location, and later added the Daycare Attendant and Glamrock Freddy in Security Breach. His chilling yet charismatic takes on these animatronic characters won rave reviews from the fandom, cementing his place as one of the go-to voices in the franchise.
Breakthrough in Anime Dubbing
Building on his gaming success, Kellen transitioned into anime dubbing—a sector where passionate fans demand both fidelity and flair. In the hit series My Hero Academia, he took on the complex villain Overhaul (Kai Chisaki), balancing the character’s refined speech with unsettling menace. He then tackled the flamboyant mob boss Diavolo in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, showcasing a darker, more theatrical side. More recently, he voiced the sensitive lead character Sasaki in the boy-love drama Sasaki and Miyano, demonstrating his ability to convey subtle emotion and growth over multiple seasons.
Notable Video Game and Animation Roles
- League of Legends – Fiddlesticks, the ancient scarecrow who creeps out Summoner’s Rift with haunting caws.
- The Last of Us: Part II – Bloater and various infected voices, giving life (and death) to the game’s terrifying creatures.
- VALORANT – Additional character voices and announcements in Riot Games’ tactical shooter.
- Cookie Run: Kingdom – Multiple Cookie voices, adding charm to the mobile phenomenon.
- Black Clover – Kotodama Devil and other supporting demons in the magical anime series.
- Attack on Titan – Background roles, contributing to the series’ immersive world of warring giants.
- Chikn Nuggit – Various voices in the satirical indie game about sentient chicken nuggets.
Behind-the-Scenes Work and ADR Casting
Beyond performance, Kellen has built a résumé as an ADR (automated dialogue replacement) casting director, working on films like F the Prom, Traces, and the animated feature Near Extinction: Shangri-La. His keen ear for matching voices and directing actors makes him a sought-after collaborator in post-production sound.
Online Presence and Personal Projects
An early adopter of YouTube, Kellen launched his own channel in 2011, sharing behind-the-mic tutorials, Q&A sessions, and voice challenges. With over 130,000 subscribers, he’s built a community around tips for aspiring actors, gear reviews, and sneak peeks at upcoming roles. In 2017 he even hosted an episode of “The Voice Over Show,” interviewing fellow voice talents about their craft.
Filmography Highlights
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location (2016) – Funtime Freddy, Fredbear
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach (2021) – Glamrock Freddy, Daycare Attendant
- My Hero Academia (2018–present) – Overhaul / Kai Chisaki
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind (2019) – Diavolo
- Sasaki and Miyano (2022–present) – Sasaki
- League of Legends (2020) – Fiddlesticks
- The Last of Us: Part II (2020) – Bloater, Infected
- Black Clover (2021) – Kotodama Devil
- VALORANT (2020) – Various voices
- Cookie Run: Kingdom (2021) – Multiple Cookie characters
Personal Life and Interests
When he’s not in the booth, Kellen is an avid gamer, tabletop role-player, and composer of electronic music. He often streams his gaming sessions and sound experiments on Twitch, engaging with fans in real time. Despite his busy schedule, he makes time for charity events—especially those benefiting animal shelters and arts education programs around Los Angeles.
Looking Ahead
At just 30 years old, Kellen Goff shows no signs of slowing down. With several announced anime and game titles on his slate, plus new ADR projects in development, he’s poised to become one of the most versatile voices in entertainment. Whether he’s scaring you as a rampaging animatronic or moving you with a dramatic anime monologue, Kellen continues to push the boundaries of voice performance.
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