James Arnold Taylor
Taylor at GalaxyCon Austin in 2023
Born (1969-07-22) July 22, 1969
Other namesJAT
Occupations
  • Voice actor
  • writer
  • producer
  • podcaster
Years active1995–present
Spouse
Allison Taylor
(m. 1991)
Children1
Websitewww.jamesarnoldtaylor.com

James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969),[1] also known by his initials JAT,[2] 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, and the titular character in the animated series Johnny Test.

Career

Taylor at the 2023 Phoenix Fan Fusion.

Taylor began his voice acting career in 1995.

He has been an active member of the voice acting community since, appearing in numerous roles, including Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank video game series and Tidus from Final Fantasy X. From 2005 until 2011, Taylor also voiced Fred Flintstone in commercials and promotional material, following the death of Henry Corden.[3]

In 2013, he published the book JAT 365: 365 Inspirations for the Pursuit of Your Dreams.[2] In 2018, he began the podcast Talking to Myself.[4]

Personal life

Taylor has been married to his wife Allison, since 1991.[5] Together they have a daughter, Lydia, who also played the part of Mackenzie Huntington in Animal Crackers.[6][7] He is a Christian.[8]

Filmography

Voice-over roles

Film

List of voice performances in feature films
Year Title Role Notes Source
2007 TMNT Leonardo   [9]
2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi, 4-A7, Medical Droid   [9]
2012 Foodfight! Doctor Si Nustrix Limited theatrical release [9]
2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Obi-Wan Kenobi Lines redubbed by Ewan McGregor [10]
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
List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Source
2003 Atlantis: Milo's Return Milo Thatch [9]
The Animatrix Ash, Raul, Additional voices    
2007 Superman: Doomsday Officer Tucker   [9]
2008 Justice League: The New Frontier Captain Cold   [9]
The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show Cricket 2, Weasel 2, Pig Classmate 3   [9]
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   [9]
2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Tomar-Re   [9]
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Mr. Hudson, Spud, Additional voices   [9]
2015 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League Barry Allen / Flash, DeSaad   [9][11][12]
Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom Barry Allen / Flash, General Lane    
2016 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Cosmic Clash Barry Allen / Flash   [13]
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   [14]
2023 Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! Jimmy Olsen, Lex Luthor

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Series Role Notes Source
1997Johnny BravoBeaver (3), Newton, Bean Man, Sour Grape Man, Huckleberry Hound, Horseman, News Announcer, Random Man (2) [9]
2002Codename Kids Next DoorKing SandyEpisode: "Operation: B.E.A.C.H."[9]
2003–05Star Wars: Clone WarsObi-Wan Kenobi 
2004Static ShockEddie Felson/SpeedwarpEpisode: "Now You See Him..."[9]
The Fairly OddParentsCrash Nebula, Sprig SpeevakEpisode: "Crash Nebula"[9]
Justice League UnlimitedPrivate, RobberEpisode: "Hawk and Dove"[9]
Game OverVarious characters [9]
2004–07Danny PhantomWalker, Monster, Ghost Cops [9]
2004–08Drawn TogetherWooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer, various characters  
2005My Life as a Teenage RobotKenny/Y-K9, Oblivious Guy, Customer #4Episode: "Love ‘Em or Leash ‘Em/Teen Team Time[9]
2005Stroker and HoopRon Howard, Answering Machine Guy [9]
2005–14, 2021–2022Johnny TestJohnny Test, Hank Anchorman, The Principal, Mr. Mittens, Bee Keeper, Dark Vegan, others [9]
2005–07A.T.O.M.Axel Manning, Sebastian Manning, TIllian52 episodes[9]
2007Afro SamuraiYashichiEpisode: "The Dream Reader"[9]
2008–09The Spectacular Spider-ManHarry Osborn, Frederick Foswell / Patch [9]
2008Ben 10: Alien ForceRaff, Attendant #1Episode: "X = Ben + 2"[9]
2008–11Batman: The Brave and the BoldGreen Arrow, Blue Bowman, Guy Gardner, Major Disaster, Wotan, Nabu, Mark Desmond, Arges, Leslie "Rocky" Davis, Alpha-Red, G.I. Robot, Jace [9]
2008–14, 2020Star Wars: The Clone WarsObi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Rako Hardeen, others  
2010G.I. Joe: RenegadesSherriff Terry, Matty, Russel Clemens [9]
2011ThunderCatsOld Emrick, KhamaiEpisode: "Song of the Petalars"[9]
2011–13, 2019–2022Young JusticeBarry Allen / Flash, Burton Thompson, Nathaniel Tryon / Neutron, Topo, Atlantean Guard #2,
G. Gordon Godfrey
[9]
2012Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel MastersKing Tritonus  
2013Teen Titans Go!Hadji, Dr. Benton C. Quest, Race BannonEpisode: "La Larva de Amor"
Beware the BatmanWilliam Benjamin, Officer Dunbrowski, Subway Conductor [9]
2013–15Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Leader, Blastaar, Triton, Human Torch, others [9]
2014Star Wars RebelsObi-Wan KenobiEpisode: "Spark of Rebellion"[15]
Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-LeagueredBarry Allen / Flash [16]
We Wish You a Merry WalrusRoofhowse [9][17]
2015Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroAdditional voices [18]
Ultimate Spider-ManTriton, Molten Man [9]
Guardians of the GalaxyCosmo the Spacedog, Yondu  
2017Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean SummerCount Wretcher  
2019-2022 Lego City Adventures Tippy Dorman [19]
2020Jurassic World Camp CretaceousEddie, Lab AssistantEpisode: "Happy Birthday, Eddie!"
2021Looney Tunes CartoonsRussian Dog
2022Tales of the JediObi-Wan Kenobi[20]

Anime

List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Series Role Notes Source
2005Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindMuzu 

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
2001Final Fantasy XTidus [9]
2002The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingPippin, additional voices [9]
2003Crimson Skies: High Road to RevengeSheriff, DeCarlo, Cajun, Red Skull [9]
Ratchet & Clank: Going CommandoRatchet, New Ager, Hypnotist Head 1 [9]
Final Fantasy X-2Tidus, Shuyin [9]
2004Shrek 2Gingerbread Man, Prince Charming, Wolf, Bricks [9]
Spider-Man 2Quentin Beck / Mysterio [9]
Tales of SymphoniaLord Yggdrasill, Gnome [9]
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your ArsenalRatchet, Maxmillian, TV voice [9]
Vampire: The Masquerade – BloodlinesVandal, Julius, Killer [21]
2005Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithObi-Wan Kenobi [9]
Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryWilly Wonka[9]
X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseIceman, Sugarman [9]
Ratchet: DeadlockedRatchet [9]
Shrek SuperSlamHumpty Dumpty, Prince Charming [9]
Star Wars: Battlefront IIObi-Wan Kenobi [9]
2006Kingdom Hearts IICaptain Jack Sparrow[9]
Shrek Smash n' Crash RacingPrince Charming, Humpty Dumpty [22][9]
2007Ratchet & Clank: Size MattersRatchet, Security Guard  
TMNTLeonardo [9]
Shrek the ThirdArtie, Prince Charming, Gnome [9]
Hot Shots TennisKent [9]
Spider-Man: Friend or FoePeter Parker / Spider-Man [9]
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of DestructionRatchet [9]
2008Secret Agent Clank  
Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty  
Lego Batman: The VideogameRobin, Nightwing  
2009Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFallJohnny Test, Eddy [9]
Free RealmsChatty [9]
Transformers: Revenge of the FallenThe Fallen [9]
Ice Age: Dawn of the DinosaursCrash [9]
Dissidia Final FantasyTidus [9]
Star Wars Battlefront: Elite SquadronObi-Wan Kenobi, Ferroda  
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic HeroesObi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon [23]
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in TimeRatchet, Dan Johnson (skin only) [9]
2010Final Fantasy XIIICocoon Inhabitants [24]
How to Train Your DragonHiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Fishlegs Ingerman  
Valkyria Chronicles IIShop Clerk [9]
Back to the Future: The GameYoung Emmett "Doc" Brown [9]
2011Dissidia 012 Final FantasyTidus [9]
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone WarsObi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon [9]
PlayStation Move HeroesRatchet [9]
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One [9]
2012Kinect Star WarsDarth Kern, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Gold 6 [9]
PlayStation All-Stars Battle RoyaleRatchet [9]
Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault [9]
2013Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus [9]
2012, 2014Ratchet & Clank CollectionGoing Commando and Up Your Arsenal 
2013Lego Marvel Super HeroesProfessor X, Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, Superior Spider-Man, Winter Soldier,
Ant-Man
  
2014Skylanders: Trap TeamVarious charactersGrouped under Voice Actors[25]
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 RemixCaptain Jack Sparrow, The PrinceArchive audio[9]
2015Infinite CrisisNightmare Robin [26]
Disney Infinity 3.0Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, TD-54 [27]
Transformers: DevastationMenasor, Seeker 1 [9]
2016Ratchet & ClankRatchet [9]
World of Final FantasyTidus [9]
2018Dissidia Final Fantasy NT [9]
Super Bomberman RRatchetPlayStation 4 version[28]
Marvel Powers United VRIceman, Magneto [9]
Mobius Final FantasyTidus [29][9]
Lego DC Super-VillainsGreen Arrow  
Star Wars Battlefront IIObi-Wan KenobiDownloadable content 
2019Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderCosmo, Iceman [9]
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderObi-Wan KenobiReused voice lines from Star Wars Rebels 
2021Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartRatchet  
Marvel's Avengers Mark Raxton
2022Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaObi-Wan Kenobi  

Live action roles

List of acting performances and appearances in television and film
Year Title Role Notes Source
2001 The Comedy Team of Pete & James Himself Documentary; also writer and producer  
2008 X-treme Weekend Executive producer  
The Audition Associate producer  
2010 Big Time Rush Regional Manager Taylor Episode: 'Big Time Demos'  
2013 I Know That Voice Himself Documentary  
2015 Summer '78 Producer  
2015 A Certain Point of View 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

List of appearances in web series
Year Title Role Notes Source
2018–present James Arnold Taylor's Talking to Myself Himself/host Also writer and producer [4]

References

  1. James Arnold Taylor [@jactor] (2013-07-22). "The time I was born 44 years ago today! Thanks to all for the bday wishes!" via Instagram.
  2. 1 2 "JAT365". James Arnold Taylor.
  3. Zwecker, Bill (April 27, 2016). "In 'Ratchet & Clank,' voice actor gets to (kind of) be himself". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  4. 1 2 "The Podcast". James Arnold Taylor.
  5. "The Clone Wars' James Arnold Taylor Discusses Life as a Voice Actor". 21 November 2012 via IGN.
  6. Eddy, Art (May 14, 2018). "James Arnold Taylor Talks Working On A Feature Film With His Daughter".
  7. Mintzer, Jordan (2017-06-16). "'Animal Crackers': Film Review | Annecy 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
  8. Rickards, Megan (2018-11-29). "Podcast Review | Talking to Myself (James Arnold Taylor)". Future of the Force. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 "James Arnold Taylor (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors.
  10. @JATactor (December 19, 2015). "@t_betts94 yes, it was me originally but they replaced my version with Ewan. I guess if I'm gonna be replaced it should be him! 😀" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 6, 2022 via Twitter.
  11. "Interview with James Arnold Taylor for "Justice League vs. Bizarro League"". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  12. Lego Justice League vs. Bizarro League Closing Credits
  13. "LEGO Justice League: Cosmic Clash Movie Bluray With Cosmic Boy Minifigure Details". toynewsi.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  14. Oller, Jacob (Apr 3, 2020). "Embrace your inner child with this first look at LEGO DC: Shazam-Magic & Monsters". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved Apr 10, 2020.
  15. "Spark of Rebellion". Star Wars Rebels. October 3, 2014. Event occurs at 43:07. Disney Channel.
  16. "Lego Batman: Be-Leaguered". Lego Batman. October 27, 2014. Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
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  18. Penn Zero: Part-Time Zero Episode 4 closing credits
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  21. Troika Games. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines. Activision. Scene: Ending credits, 2:13 in, Voice Over Actors.
  22. Torus Games. Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing. Activision Value Publishing. Scene: Closing credits, 4 minutes in, Voice overs.
  23. Krome Studios (October 6, 2009). Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes. LucasArts. Scene: Closing credits, 2:30 in, Voice Talent.
  24. "Final Fantasy XIII (2010 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  25. Toys for Bob. Skylanders: Trap Team. Activision. Scene: Closing credits, 8:40 in, Voice Actors.
  26. DC Entertainment (December 17, 2014). "Infinite Crisis – Behind the Voice – James Arnold Taylor as Nightmare Robin". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22.
  27. Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. Scene: Closing credits, 5:29 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of.
  28. Super Bomberman R Presents: Official Voice Actors for Ratchet & Clank. June 7, 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22. Retrieved June 8, 2018 via YouTube.
  29. MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY Official (17 July 2018). "FFX Collaboration Event: Dream Within a Dream trailer". Archived from the original on 2021-12-22 via YouTube.
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