Mary Elizabeth McGlynn

American voice actress (born 1966) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (born October 16, 1966)[4] is an American actress, singer, and voice director. She is known for her work in the Ghost in the Shell series, voicing Motoko Kusanagi and working as an ADR director on several entries. She is also known for her involvement in music production in multiple games from the Silent Hill series, and her extensive English-language dubbing of various anime, animated films, and video games, including the English adaptation of the television series Cowboy Bebop.

Born (1966-10-16) October 16, 1966 (age 59)
Newark, New Jersey, US[1]
OthernameMelissa Williamson[2][3]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • voice director
Yearsactive1981–present
Quick facts Born, Other name ...
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
McGlynn at the 2018 Phoenix Comic Fest
Born (1966-10-16) October 16, 1966 (age 59)
Newark, New Jersey, US[1]
Other nameMelissa Williamson[2][3]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • voice director
Years active1981–present
Spouses
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    (m. 1988; div. 2012)​
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    (m. 2017)​
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
LabelKonami Music Entertainment
Websitewww.maryemcglynn.com
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Career

McGlynn's voice roles in anime include Lieutenant Matilda in the Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981), Motoko Kusanagi (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex), Kurenai Yuhi, Mei Terumi, Katsuyu, and Koharu Utatane (from the Naruto series), Cornelia li Britannia (Code Geass), and the most recent, Queen Metalia on Sailor Moon Crystal.

She does voice acting in video games such as Maria and Mary Shepherd-Sunderland in the HD collection version of Silent Hill 2 and Nina Williams from the Tekken series. She has worked in cartoons, with roles such as Dr. Maheswaran in Steven Universe and Steven Universe Future, Abigail Brand in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Dynamite Watkins and Miss Quantum on OK KO! Let's Be Heroes, Governor Arihnda Pryce in Star Wars Rebels and Coach Brunt in Carmen Sandiego. In addition to her experiences with directing English dubs of anime shows, she also served as a dialogue and voice director for Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure, Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Dogs in Space, and Dragon Age: Absolution. She contributed to the Silent Hill movie adaptation and Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME. She has had several movie roles. From 2015 to 2017, she was also a guest star for a Dungeons and Dragons web series titled Critical Role (15 Episodes).[5]

She was a Guest of Honor at Anime Expo 2007, Long Beach.[6]

McGlynn won the 2007 American Anime Award for Best Actress for her role as Major Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.[7][8]

She won a Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) award in 2008 for Best Director for her work on Naruto.[9]

Personal life

McGlynn was married to actor Daran Norris, but divorced him in 2012.[10] As of 2017, she is married to voice actor Steve Blum, whom she directed in various voiceover productions starting with Cowboy Bebop and remained close since then.[11] She has an identical twin sister named Melissa.[12]

Filmography

Anime

More information Year, Title ...
List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role Crew role, notes Source[13]
1985 Fist of the North Star Yuria [14]
1992Sailor MoonFlau, Queen MetalliaViz dub[15][better source needed]
Bastard!!Thunder Empress Arshes Nei
1997Street Fighter II VDr. Hannah, NewscasterAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
Tokyo RevelationVarious characters
1997–99El-Hazard seriesQueen DivaCA[16]
1998Outlaw StarHildaPress[3][14]
Battle AthletesLahrriCA
Fushigi YūgiNurikoPress[2][3]
1998–99Cowboy BebopJuliaADR director, as Melissa WilliamsonPress[2][3][17][18]
1999Rurouni KenshinShuraAs Melissa WilliamsonCA[14]
2000Sol Bianca: The LegacyFebCA
2000–01Digimon Adventure 02Floramon, Cody's Mother[14][15][better source needed]
2002VandreadJura Basil EldenAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
XKanoe
Samurai Girl Real Bout High SchoolMian Cubie
Digimon TamersVarious charactersADR director, story editorPress[2][19]
Digimon FrontierOphanimon, Salamon[20]
2002–03Witch Hunter RobinJean (doll), Mamoru Kudō, additional voices[14][15][better source needed]
2003Wolf's RainLady JaguaraADR directorPress[2][18][21]
Reign: The ConquerorCassandraAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
.hack//SIGNHelbaPress[2]
GeneshaftSofia Galgalim, Lily PorterCA
2003–04GungraveMilandaAs Melissa Williamson[14][15][better source needed]
2003–06NarutoKurenai Yūhi, othersADR director
SJPA Award for Best Director		Press[2][18]
2004–07Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex seriesMajor Motoko KusanagiAmerican Anime Award for Best ActressPress[2][21][22][23]
2007Digimon Data SquadSarah Damon, SayuriCA
2008Code GeassCornelia li BritanniaPress[2]
2008–09Stitch!DeliaVoice director[14][15][better source needed]
2009KurokamiMikami Houjou
2009–10Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodBriggs Doctor, Doctor's WifeAs Lucy Todd
2009–12BleachZabimaru (Baboon), Ikumi UnagiyaPress[2]
2009–16Naruto: ShippudenKurenai Yūhi, othersADR director
2010-11Marvel AnimeMarsh, Shehla, Riko Nirasaki, Crowd MemberVoice director, assistant director[14][15][better source needed]
2011Digimon FusionPickmons, Queen, Shakkoumon, othersVoice director, story editorPress[2][19][14]
2013Tenkai KnightsMrs. Dalton (Toxsa's Mother, Ep. 19, uncredited)ADR directorPress[2]
2013–15Ghost in the Shell: AriseLieutenant Colonel Kurutsu
2014–15Marvel Disk Wars: The AvengersVoice director
2015Glitter ForceBrooha, Queen Euphoria, Ms. Mason[24][25]
2015–16Sailor Moon CrystalQueen Metallia[14][15][better source needed]
2016–17God EaterTsubaki Amamiya
2019Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsKurenai Yūhi, Mei Terumī[26]
2020–22Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045Motoko KusanagiVoice director[14]
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Animation

More information Year, Title ...
List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[13]
2006–09The ReplacementsMrs. Zubeck, Mrs. Kelpman3 episodes[14]
2012The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesAbigail Brand
2014–17Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroDialogue DirectorPress[2]
2014–18Steven UniversePriyanka Maheswaran, othersPress[2][14][27]
2016–18Star Wars RebelsGovernor Arihnda Pryce, othersTweet[28][29]
2017–19OK K.O.! Let's Be HeroesDynamite Watkins, Miss Quantum, additional voicesTweet[30][31][14]
2017–20Rapunzel's Tangled AdventureDialogue Director
Dorothy and the Wizard of OzVoice director
2018–18BunniculaCasting Director & Voice Director (season 3)
2018–20She-Ra and the Princesses of PowerHorned GoonVoice directorPress[2][14]
Star Wars ResistanceFreya Fenris, additional voices[14]
2019Green Eggs and HamVoice director (8 episodes)
2019–21Carmen SandiegoCoach Brunt[14]
2019–22Dragons: Rescue RidersSvetlana the SlyVoice director
2020Steven Universe FuturePriyanka MaheswaranEpisode: "Growing Pains"
Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool BeltVoice director
2020–22Jurassic World Camp CretaceousVoice director (16 episodes)
Doug UnplugsVoice director
2021–22Dogs in Space
2021–23DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms
2022–25Bugs Bunny Builders
2022Big City GreensVoice director (15 episodes)
Dragon Age: AbsolutionVoice director
2022–presentThe Legend of Vox MachinaZahra Hydris[14]
2023–23Shape Island
Dew Drop DiariesAngel[14]
2025–presentThe Mighty NeinPriestess/Clothier
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Film

More information Year, Title ...
List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Crew role, notes Source[13]
1997ArmageddonQueen HeraAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
1999Black JackJo Carol Brane
Princess MononokeSingerCA
2000Vampire Hunter D: BloodlustCarolinePress[2]
2001Ah! My Goddess: The MovieUrdAs Melissa WilliamsonPress[3]
MetropolisPublic Announcement VoiceADR script writerPress[2]
2002Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's DoorChris RileyADR director[19]
2003Sakura Wars: The MovieKanna KirishimaAs Melissa WilliamsonCA
2004AppleseedADR directorPress[2]
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceMajor Motoko Kusanagi[32]
2007Stan Lee's The CondorValeria / Taipan[14]
2008Resident Evil: DegenerationRani's aunt
2009Naruto Shippuden the MovieVoice director[33]
2010Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost TowerQueen Seram[15][better source needed]
2011Tekken: Blood VengeanceNina WilliamsAs Charlotte Bell[14]
2013Iron Man: Rise of TechnovoreVoice director[15][better source needed]
2014Dragon Ball Z: Battle of GodsPolicewoman[14]
2015Ghost in the Shell: AriseKurutsu[34]
The Last: Naruto the MovieMei Terumi, Head Maid, Kurenai Yuhi, KatsuyuVoice director[14]
Ghost in the Shell: The New MovieKurusu
2017Resident Evil: VendettaZack White
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Video games

More information Year, Title ...
List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[13][35]
2000Vampire: The Masquerade – RedemptionEcaterina[36][better source needed]
2001The BouncerEchidna [14]
Tekken 4 Nina Williams
Phase ParadoxRenee Hearn, Nash Lynyrd As Melissa Williamson[37]
2002Digimon Rumble ArenaGatomon, Takato, Magnadramon[14]
2003–04.hack seriesHelba, Emma WielantInfection, Mutation, Outbreak, Quarantine
2003–12Silent Hill seriesSinger
Voice director		[2]
2004 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Pisha [38]
Tekken 5 Nina Williams
Seven Samurai 20XXZwei[39]
2005 Ace Combat 5: The Unsung WarSinger (The Journey Home)[40]
2005 Devil May Cry 3: Dante's AwakeningNevan
2005 Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil SagaJenna Angel, Jinana[41]
2006Rumble Roses XXEvil Rose, Noble RoseCA
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VIIRosso[14]
Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach ZarathustraDoctus
2006–07.hack//G.U. seriesBordeaux, Toru Uike, News Announcer
2007Supreme CommanderGeneral Samantha Clarke
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
2008Devil May Cry 4EchidnaWebsite
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Spider-Woman [14]
2009Afro SamuraiThe PolecatsCA
Magna Carta 2Keitin[14]
Tekken 6Nina WilliamsWebsite
2010Final Fantasy XIIINora Estheim[14]
Alpha ProtocolSIE[2][14]
2011–presentNaruto seriesKurenai Yuhi, Shima, Katsuyu, Tsunade, Mei Terumi[14]
2012Street Fighter X TekkenNina WilliamsWebsite
Darksiders IIUriel, Nephilim (Whispers) 5, Human Soul 3[14]
Resident Evil 6Enemies
Dishonored Singer ("Honor For All") [42]
Marvel Avengers: Battle for EarthMaria Hill, VerankeWebsite[14]
2013Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm RebornHydaelynWebsite
Marvel HeroesJessica Jones, Moondragon[14]
2014Diablo III: Reaper of SoulsFemale CrusaderPress[2][14]
Spider-Man Unlimited Silver Sable [14]
Digimon All-Star RumbleGatomon, Angewomon
World of Warcraft: Warlords of DraenorTyrant Velhari
2015 Resident Evil: Revelations 2Alex WeskerWebsite
Heroes of the StormJohannaPress[2]
KholatSinger (Farewell)[43]
StarCraft II: Legacy of the VoidPraetor TalisPress[2][14]
Xenoblade Chronicles XAvatar (Female Mature)Grouped under Avatars[44]
2016Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - First Assault OnlineMajor Motoko Kusanagi[14]
HitmanDalia Margolis
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Sausage Vendor
God Eater ResurrectionTsubaki AmamiyaWebsite
Tekken 7: Fated RetributionNina WilliamsUncredited[a]
World of Warcraft: LegionAegwynn, Delas Moonfang[14]
2017Star Trek: Bridge CrewLieutenant Koharu Mori
2018ArtifactPrellex
2019Mortal Kombat 11CetrionTweet[45]
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderValkyrie[14]
2020World of Warcraft: ShadowlandsRemornia
Resident Evil: ResistanceAlex Wesker
2023Stray Gods: The Roleplaying MusicalPersephone[46]
Mortal Kombat 1Female Scorpion[47]
Mortal Kombat: OnslaughtCetrion[48]
2024Tekken 8Nina Williams[14]
Clock Tower: Rewind Singer (Intro) Tweet
2025 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Avatar (Female Mature), additional voices [14]
Date Everything!Airyn, Isolde
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Audio books

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List of voice performances in Audio books
Year Title Role Notes Source
2020The World of Critical RoleNarrator[49]
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Live action

More information Year, Title ...
List of acting performances in television and film
Year Title Role Crew role, notes Source
1992Down the ShoreBrigitteEpisode: "A Tale of Two Houses"
1993Quantum LeapSue Anne WintersEpisode: "Memphis Melody"
1994Walker, Texas RangerMerrilee SummersEpisode: "Right Man, Wrong Time"
1995Xena: Warrior PrincessPandoraEpisode: "Cradle of Hope"
1996Murder, She WroteKaren ReisnerEpisode: "Mrs. Parker's Revenge"
1997Sister, SisterDr. WilcoxEpisode: "Two's Company"[50]
1998 Star Trek: Voyager Daelen Episode: "Vis a Vis"
2006Silent HillSinger[2]
2008Adventures in Voice ActingHerself[51]
2011Julia X 3DSinger[2]
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Notes

  1. [a]
    English voice actors were not listed in the closing credits for this title.

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