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Duncan Brannan is an American voice actor, who has provided voices for numerous mainstream children's entertainment characters, English-language dubs of Japanese anime, and other commercial properties. He is mainly known for being the voice of Chuck E. Cheese from 1993-2012.

Career

Brannan was the voice of Chuck E. Cheese in restaurant chains across the U.S., as well as his English and Spanish voice in national commercials seen on PBS, Nickelodeon, and other places from January 1994 to April 2012. He was replaced by musician and singer Jaret Reddick when Chuck E. Cheese’s revamped their image. Brannan is also known for his work on the children's TV series Barney & Friends from 1997 to 2002, providing Barney's character and singing voice for home video releases, his singing voice for the PBS series following Bob West’s (who's also done voices of Chuck E Cheese characters) departure, fill-in and replacement, as well as Barney’s voice for numerous public relations spots on radio and television and merchandise from plush toys to games, compact discs, and more. Ironically, Chuck E. Cheese was a sponsor to Barney & Friends at the time as well as other PBS programs such as Arthur and Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Brannan has also voiced commercials and industrials for secular and religious markets. Some of his most notable credits are: Taco Bueno, Martha Stewart, Just Brakes, The Department of Defence, Brinker's International (for Chili's, Maggiano's, On the Border, and Romano's Macaroni Grill), Methodist Health Systems, Leslie's Pool Supplies, Cambien Voyager, New Horizons, Stop Her Now, K Havnanian Homes, First United Bank, Campus Crusade for Christ, Chuck Swindoll, Lone Star College System, Parkland Health and Hospital Systems, JPI Realtors, Eddie Eagle & the Wing Team, Okratron 5000, and Funimation, Inc.

Outside of voice acting, Brannan also works as a writer, artist, consultant, and pastor.

Personal life

He currently resides in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife Ralana Lynn Gregg, whom he married on January 2, 1993. Together they have two daughters, Kaydra and Karlisa Brannan.

Filmography

Television

Anime

Video games

Other work

Notes

1. He spoked some of his dialogue during the scenes after It's Time for Counting, Bob West has returned to speak and sing songs in his personalized video.
2. In the final draft, Bob West has dubbed over Brannan's lines in the last 7 episodes from November 20–28, 1997.
3. In the final draft, Bob West has dubbed over Brannan's lines from November 20, 1997 to April 10, 1998.

References

1. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (July 3, 2012). "Chuck E. Cheese Voice Actor Says He Was Blindsided by Mascot Makeover". The Hollywood Reporter. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
2. "Duncan Brannan, Voice Of Chuck E. Cheese, Fired, Hopes People 'Experienced Jesus Christ' Through His Work". Huff Post. July 2, 2012. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 28, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
3. ^ Pressly, Ty (July 3, 2012). "Chuck E. Cheese Fired". NBCDFW.com. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 28, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
4. Weaver, Caity (July 2, 2012). "Voice of Chuck E. Cheese Gets Fired, Hopes Stint as Pizza-Pushing Rat Helped Kids 'Experience Jesus Christ'". Gawker.com. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
5. Pfeiffer, Eric (July 3, 2012). "Voice of Chuck E. Cheese replaced; actor says he hopes customers 'have seen Christ in me'". Yahoo! News. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
6. ^ "Crossroads Church / Hello". Archived from the original on 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
7. ^ "Duncan Brannan - 64 Character Images". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
8. Mateo, Alex (December 3, 2024). "Dragon Ball Daima Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, January 10 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 3, 2024.

External links

• Duncan Brannan at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
• Duncan Brannan at IMDb
• Duncan Brannan on Twitter

• 21st-century American male singers
• 21st-century American singers
• American Christian religious leaders
• American male voice actors
• Living people
• Male actors from Fort Worth, Texas