James Arnold Taylor facts for kids
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James Arnold Taylor
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Taylor at GalaxyCon Austin in 2023
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| Born | July 22, 1969 |
| Other names | JAT |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Allison Taylor
(m. 1991) |
| Children | 1 |
James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969), also known by his initials JAT, is an American voice actor, writer, producer and podcaster. He is known for portraying Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank franchise, the main character Tidus in Final Fantasy X, Shuyin in Final Fantasy X-2, Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars animated features such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the franchise's video games, Wooldoor Jebediah Sockbat, The Jew Producer and other various characters in Drawn Together, and the titular character in the animated series Johnny Test.
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Career
Taylor at the 2023 Phoenix Fan Fusion.
Taylor began his voice acting career in 1995, appearing in numerous roles including Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank video game series and Tidus from Final Fantasy X. From 2005 until 2011, Taylor voiced Fred Flintstone in commercials and promotional material following Henry Corden's death.
In 2013, Taylor published the book JAT 365: 365 Inspirations for the Pursuit of Your Dreams. In 2018, he began the podcast Talking to Myself.
Personal life
Taylor dropped out of high school. He has been married to his wife Allison, since 1991. Together they have a daughter, Lydia, who was adopted from China. He starred in Animal Crackers alongside his daughter. He is a Christian. Taylor contracted black mold in 2005 which nearly caused him to lose his voice.
Filmography
Voice-over roles
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2007 | TMNT | Leonardo | ||
| 2008 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi, 4-A7, Medical Droid | ||
| 2012 | Foodfight! | Doctor Si Nustrix | Limited theatrical release | |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Lines redubbed by Ewan McGregor | |
| 2016 | Ratchet & Clank | Ratchet | ||
| 2017 | Animal Crackers | Buffalo Bob | Limited theatrical release | |
| 2018 | Teen Titans Go! To the Movies | Fake Slade Actor | Character is identified as Shia LaBeouf within the film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2003 | Atlantis: Milo's Return | Milo Thatch | ||
| The Animatrix | Ash, Raul | |||
| 2007 | Superman: Doomsday | Officer Tucker | ||
| 2008 | Justice League: The New Frontier | Captain Cold | ||
| The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show | Cricket, Weasel, Pig Classmate | |||
| 2009 | Bionicle: The Legend Reborn | Berix, Vastus | ||
| 2010 | The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! | Wooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer | ||
| Gnomes and Trolls: The Secret Chamber | Slim, Prickles, Hilda, Spike | |||
| 2011 | Green Lantern: Emerald Knights | Tomar-Re | ||
| Batman: The Dark Knight Returns | Mr. Hudson | |||
| 2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League | Barry Allen / Flash, DeSaad | ||
| Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom | Barry Allen / Flash, Sam Lane | |||
| 2016 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Cosmic Clash | Barry Allen / Flash | ||
| Lego Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood | Chet Brickton, Narrator | |||
| 2018 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash | Barry Allen / Flash | ||
| 2020 | Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters | Barry Allen / Flash, Dummy | ||
| 2023 | Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! | Jimmy Olsen, Rex Ruthor |
Animation
| Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 1997 | Johnny Bravo | Beaver, Newton, Bean Man, Sour Grape Man, Huckleberry Hound, Horseman, News Announcer, Random Man | ||
| 2003–07 | Codename: Kids Next Door | Various voices | 10 episodes | |
| 2003 | Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? | Various voices | 2 episodes | |
| 2003 | Teen Titans | Overload | Episode: "Car Trouble" | |
| 2003–04 | The Powerpuff Girls | Various voices | 5 episodes | |
| 2003–05 | Star Wars: Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Agen Kolar, Techno Union Scientist, Aides, Turnstile Computer, Mutant Warrior | ||
| 2004 | Static Shock | Eddie Felson/Speedwarp | Episode: "Now You See Him..." | |
| The Fairly OddParents | Sprig Speevak / Crash Nebula | Episode: "Crash Nebula" | ||
| Justice League Unlimited | Kaznian Private | Episode: "Hawk and Dove" | ||
| Game Over | Various characters | |||
| 2004–07 | Danny Phantom | Walker, Monster, Ghost Cops | ||
| 2004–08 | Drawn Together | Wooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer, various characters | ||
| 2005 | My Life as a Teenage Robot | Kenny/Y-K9, Oblivious Guy, Customer | Episode: "Love 'Em or Leash 'Em" | |
| 2005 | Duck Dodgers | Rogue's Assistant, Lifomatica | 2 episodes | |
| 2005 | Stroker and Hoop | Ron Howard, Answering Machine Guy | 2 episodes | |
| 2005–14, 2021–2022 | Johnny Test | Johnny Test, various voices | ||
| 2005–07 | A.T.O.M. | Axel Manning, Sebastian Manning, TIllian | 52 episodes | |
| 2006 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Fred Flintstone | Episode: "Modern Primatives" | |
| 2007 | Loonatics Unleashed | Bugsy, Reporter | Episode: "In the Pinkster" | |
| Afro Samurai | Yashichi | Episode: "The Dream Reader" | ||
| 2008–09 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Harry Osborn, Frederick Foswell / Patch, Homonculi, Alan O'Neil | ||
| 2008 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Raff | Episode: "X = Ben + 2" | |
| 2008–11 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Green Arrow, Blue Bowman, Guy Gardner, Major Disaster, Wotan, Nabu, Jace, Arges | ||
| 2008–14, 2020 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Rako Hardeen, others | ||
| 2010 | G.I. Joe: Renegades | Sherriff Terry, Matty, Russel Clemens | ||
| 2011 | Generator Rex | Trig Student, Video Kid | Episode: "Without a Paddle" | |
| ThunderCats | Old Emrick, Khamai | Episode: "Song of the Petalars" | ||
| T.U.F.F. Puppy | Biff, Citizen | Episode: "Dog Save the Queen" | ||
| 2011–13, 2019–2022 | Young Justice | Barry Allen / Flash, Hawkman, Topo, G. Gordon Godfrey, Neutron, King Shark, Burton Thompson, Delta Leader, Royal Guard | ||
| 2012 | Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters | King Tritonus | ||
| 2012–20 | Doc McStuffins | Boppy | 5 episodes | |
| 2013 | Teen Titans Go! | Hadji, Benton Quest, Race Bannon | Episode: "La Larva de Amor" | |
| Beware the Batman | William Benjamin | Episode: "Control" | ||
| 2013–15 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Leader, Blastaar, Triton, Human Torch, Moon-Boy, Junior, additional voices | ||
| 2014 | Star Wars Rebels | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Episode: "Spark of Rebellion" | |
| Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered | Barry Allen / Flash | |||
| We Wish You a Merry Walrus | Roofhowse | |||
| 2015 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero | Additional voices | ||
| 2015–17 | Ultimate Spider-Man | Triton, Molten Man, Blastaar, Leader, Hydro-Man, S.H.I.E.L.D. Robot, Computer | ||
| 2015–2019 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Cosmo the Spacedog, Yondu, additional voices | ||
| 2016 | Turbo Fast | Ant Leader, Grasshopper | Episode: "The Ants and the Grasshoppers" | |
| SpongeBob SquarePants | Nick Fishkins | Episode: "Sold!" | ||
| 2016–18 | DreamWorks Dragons | Throk, Trader Zachariah, various voices | ||
| 2016–17 | Avengers Assemble | Leader, additional voices | 3 episodes | |
| Transformers: Robots in Disguise | Boostwing, Crazybolt, Arnold, Teenage Boy | 3 episodes | ||
| 2017 | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Mort, Teenage Boy | Episode: "El Bandito" | |
| Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer | Count Wretcher, Maria | |||
| LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat | Yondu | Television film | ||
| 2017–present | The Loud House | Various voices | ||
| 2017–18 | Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters | Circuit-Stream, Controller, Security Guard | 2 episodes | |
| 2019–2022 | Lego City Adventures | Tippy Dorman | ||
| 2019 | Victor and Valentino | Chip | Episode: "The Collector" | |
| 2020 | The Casagrandes | Pierre, Little Burger | Episode: "Fast Feud" | |
| Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous | Eddie | Episode: "Happy Birthday, Eddie!" | ||
| The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ben Kenobi | |||
| 2021 | Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales | Ben Kenobi, Cozler | ||
| Looney Tunes Cartoons | Russian Dog | |||
| 2022 | Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jawa | ||
| Batwheels | Toyman | 2 episodes | ||
| Tales of the Jedi | Obi-Wan Kenobi |
Anime
| Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2005 | Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Muzu |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2001 | Final Fantasy X | Tidus | ||
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Pippin Took | ||
| 2003 | Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge | Sheriff, DeCarlo, Cajun, Red Skull | ||
| Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando | Ratchet, New Ager, Hypnotist Head | |||
| Final Fantasy X-2 | Tidus, Shuyin | |||
| 2004 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Mayhem | Jeremy Rhodes, Zombie, Security Guard, Shermantech Scientists, Watchman | ||
| Shrek 2 | Gingerbread Man, Prince Charming, Wolf, Leprechaun, Dwarf, Peasants | |||
| Spider-Man 2 | Quentin Beck / Mysterio | |||
| Tales of Symphonia | Lord Yggdrasill, Gnome | |||
| Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal | Ratchet, Maxmillian, Nature Show Announcer, Game Show Announcer | |||
| Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines | Vandal, Julius, Killer | |||
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith | Obi-Wan Kenobi | ||
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Willy Wonka | |||
| X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse | Iceman, Sugarman | |||
| Jak X: Combat Racing | Ratchet | |||
| Shrek SuperSlam | Humpty Dumpty, Prince Charming | |||
| Ratchet: Deadlocked | Ratchet, Announcer | |||
| Nicktoons Unite! | Walker, Male Fairy, Doomsday Trooper | |||
| Star Wars: Battlefront II | Obi-Wan Kenobi | |||
| 2006 | Kingdom Hearts II | Jack Sparrow | ||
| Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing | Gingerbread Man, Prince Charming, Humpty Dumpty | |||
| X-Men: The Official Game | Cyclops | |||
| Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow | Marty, Mr. Cotton's Parrot, Cutthroat, Musketeer, Echoing Voice | |||
| Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | Iceman | |||
| Spider-Man: Battle for New York | Spider-Man | |||
| 2007 | Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters | Ratchet | ||
| TMNT | Leonardo | |||
| Shrek the Third | Artie, Prince Charming, Gnome | |||
| Hot Shots Tennis | Kent | |||
| Spider-Man: Friend or Foe | Peter Parker / Spider-Man | |||
| Shrek: Ogres & Dronkeys | Dwarf | |||
| Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction | Ratchet | |||
| 2008 | Secret Agent Clank | |||
| Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty | ||||
| Lego Batman: The Videogame | Robin, Nightwing | |||
| Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon | |||
| 2009 | Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall | Eddy | ||
| Free Realms | Chatty | |||
| Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | The Fallen | |||
| Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Crash | |||
| Dissidia Final Fantasy | Tidus | |||
| Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ferroda | |||
| Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon | |||
| Speed Racer: The Videogame | Jack "Cannonball" Taylor, Colonel Colon | |||
| Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time | Ratchet | |||
| 2010 | Final Fantasy XIII | Cocoon Inhabitants | ||
| How to Train Your Dragon | Fishlegs Ingerman | |||
| Despicable Me: The Game | Minions | |||
| Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge | Largo LeGrande, Mad Marty, Fisherman, Spitting Contest Referee | |||
| Valkyria Chronicles II | Shop Clerk | |||
| Back to the Future: The Game | Young Emmett "Doc" Brown | |||
| 2011 | Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy | Tidus | ||
| Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Nuvo Vindi | |||
| PlayStation Move Heroes | Ratchet | |||
| Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One | ||||
| Super Star Kartz | Hiccup | |||
| 2012 | Kinect Star Wars | Obi-Wan Kenobi | ||
| Ice Age: Continental Drift – Arctic Games | Squint | |||
| Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth | Spider-Man, Thor, Magneto | |||
| PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale | Ratchet | |||
| Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault | ||||
| 2013 | Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus | |||
| 2012, 2014 | Ratchet & Clank Collection | Going Commando and Up Your Arsenal | ||
| 2013 | Marvel Heroes | Magneto, Iceman | ||
| Lego Marvel Super Heroes | Professor X, Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, Superior Spider-Man, Winter Soldier, Ant-Man | |||
| 2014 | How to Train Your Dragon: School of Dragons | Hiccup, Fishlegs Ingerman | ||
| Skylanders: Trap Team | Various characters | Grouped under Voice Actors | ||
| Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix | Captain Jack Sparrow, The Prince | Archive audio | ||
| 2015 | Infinite Crisis | Nightmare Robin | ||
| Disney Infinity 3.0 | Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, TD-54 | |||
| Transformers: Devastation | Menasor, Seeker 1 | |||
| 2016 | Ratchet & Clank | Ratchet | ||
| Final Fantasy Explorers | Tidus | |||
| World of Final Fantasy | ||||
| 2018 | Dissidia Final Fantasy NT | |||
| Super Bomberman R | Ratchet | PlayStation 4 version | ||
| Marvel Powers United VR | Iceman, Magneto | |||
| Mobius Final Fantasy | Tidus | |||
| Lego DC Super-Villains | Green Arrow | |||
| Star Wars Battlefront II | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Downloadable content | ||
| 2019 | Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order | Cosmo, Iceman | ||
| Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Reused voice lines from Star Wars Rebels | ||
| 2020 | Star Wars: Squadrons | Feresk Tssat | ||
| 2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | Ratchet | ||
| Marvel's Avengers | Mark Raxton | |||
| 2022 | Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | Obi-Wan Kenobi | ||
| 2023 | DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing | Hiccup, King Gristle |
Live action roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2001 | The Comedy Team of Pete & James | Himself | Documentary; also writer and producer | |
| 2008 | X-treme Weekend | N/A | Executive producer | |
| The Audition | N/A | Associate producer | ||
| 2010 | Big Time Rush | Regional Manager Taylor | Episode: 'Big Time Demos' | |
| 2013 | I Know That Voice | Himself | Documentary | |
| 2015 | Summer '78 | N/A | Producer | |
| 2015 | A Certain Point of View | N/A | Producer (3 episodes) | |
| 2017 | Clone Wars Conversations | Himself/host | Also writer and producer | |
| 2019 | Kenobi: A Star Wars Fan Film | Captain Leegus | Fan film | |
| 2020 | The Last Blockbuster | Himself | Documentary |
Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2018–present | James Arnold Taylor's Talking to Myself | Himself/host | Also writer and producer |
See also
In Spanish: James Arnold Taylor para niños
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