The versatile voice behind some of gaming and anime's most iconic characters
In short: From the calculating Johan Liebert to the powerful Zhongli, Keith Silverstein has become a staple of modern English dubbing. His distinct vocal range allows him to transition seamlessly between high-stakes anime dramas, massive video game franchises, and even long-running Christian radio adventures.
Born in 1970, Keith Silverstein has established himself as a prominent American voice actor, specializing in English dubs for Japanese anime and video games. His career is defined by an ability to inhabit diverse archetypes, ranging from the menacing to the heroic. In the realm of gaming, he is widely recognized for his portrayal of Zhongli in Genshin Impact and Zasalamel in the Soulcalibur series, as well as characters like Torbjörn Lindholm in Overwatch and HUNK in the Resident Evil series.
Silverstein's influence extends deep into the anime landscape, where he provides the English voices for several high-profile characters. He is known for voicing Johan Liebert in Monster, Hisoka in Hunter × Hunter, and Robert E.O. Speedwagon in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. His versatility is further evidenced by his work in Jujutsu Kaisen, where he voices both Masamichi Yaga and Mechamaru, and his role as Gabriel Agreste (also known as Hawk Moth, Shadow Moth, or Monarch) in the Miraculous series.
Beyond animation and gaming, Silverstein has explored the world of radio. He provided vocal performances for Santo and FBI agent Peter Bourland within Adventures in Odyssey, a Christian radio drama from Focus on the Family that has aired for many years. His work also includes various radio spots and roles in films like Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love. Since October 10, 2010, he has been married to Rosemary Do, and the couple has two daughters.
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