Brian Drummond
Birth Place: Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada
Date Of Birth: Aug 10, 1969
Voice Over Language: English
Trivia & Fun Facts:
Father of Aidan, Ashlyn and Brynna Drummond
He was trying to make his debut role in Reboot but he didn't make the cut. He made G.I Joe Extreme his debut only because Susan Blu was the voice director.
Although he generally tries not to think of past roles, his favorite roles are: Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z), Zechs Marquisse (Gundam Wing) and Jetstorm (Beast Machines)
His favorite VAs include Mel Blanc, Jim Cummings, Billy West and Maurice LaMarche
He has praised Chris Sabat's Vegeta voice for sounding more "princely".
Deems Mel Blanc as his personal idol, but many of his fellow VAs are his inspiration for going on. Whether he really worked with them or not.
Finds the fact that the voice actors of shows like The Simpsons are very well known people to be quite the good stepping stone in the animation industry.
He was trying to make his debut role in Reboot but he didn't make the cut. He made G.I Joe Extreme his debut only because Susan Blu was the voice director.
Although he generally tries not to think of past roles, his favorite roles are: Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z), Zechs Marquisse (Gundam Wing) and Jetstorm (Beast Machines)
His favorite VAs include Mel Blanc, Jim Cummings, Billy West and Maurice LaMarche
He has praised Chris Sabat's Vegeta voice for sounding more "princely".
Deems Mel Blanc as his personal idol, but many of his fellow VAs are his inspiration for going on. Whether he really worked with them or not.
Finds the fact that the voice actors of shows like The Simpsons are very well known people to be quite the good stepping stone in the animation industry.
Quotes:
(On why he became a VA)
"The lack of money as a stage actor. I also loved that fact that like stage, I could be almost anyone I wanted to be."
"The lack of money as a stage actor. I also loved that fact that like stage, I could be almost anyone I wanted to be."
STARRING ROLES
Credited Roles On BTVA So Far: 164
TV SHOWS
MOVIES
Bratz: Desert Jewelz (2012) |
Barbie: Princess Charm School (2011)
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Barbie and the Three Musketeers (2009) |
Barbie Thumbelina (2009) | |||||||||||
The Nutty Professor (2008) |
My Little Pony Live: The World's Biggest Tea Party (2008) | |||||||||||
Bratz Kidz: Fairy Tales (2008) |
Bratz Girlz Really Rock (2008) | |||||||||||
Barbie as the Island Princess (2007) |
Bratz Kidz: Sleep-Over Adventure (2007) | |||||||||||
My Little Pony Crystal Princess: The Runaway Rainbow (2006) |
My Little Pony: The Princess Promenade (2006) | |||||||||||
Action Man: X Missions The Movie (2005) |
Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows (2005) | |||||||||||
Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever (2005) |
Barbie: Fairytopia (2005) | |||||||||||
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus (2005) |
Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui (2004) | |||||||||||
¡Mucha Lucha!: The Return of El Malefico (2004) |
Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004) | |||||||||||
Barbie of Swan Lake (2003) |
Inspector Gadget's Last Case: Claw's Revenge (2002) | |||||||||||
Escaflowne (2002) |
VIDEO GAMES
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 (2011) |
Devil Kings (2005) | |||||
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Winter Assault (2005) |
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Dogman15 said at 2:48 PM on Thu Jan 24 2013
Brian Drummond was so awesome for confirming all those voices on his Twitter recently. Thanks, Brian!
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MrParadox said at 8:04 PM on Thu Dec 20 2012
Brian Drummond is an awesome voice actor, my favorite of his are Vegeta, Ryuk, and Zechs Marquisse. I also had the pleasure of meeting him in person and let me say that he is an awesome guy. Keep up the good work Brian and hope to see you in more shows.
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Metabad said at 7:37 PM on Fri Aug 10 2012
Happy Birthday to Brian Drummond, my favourite Vegeta voice!
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voiceactorfan said at 12:03 AM on Sun Jan 8 2012
his vegeta not really my fav mine is chris sabat but i guess i could give em some credit.
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shinigamiryukr (Guest)
said at 9:55 AM on Sat Oct 2 2010
said at 9:55 AM on Sat Oct 2 2010
@deadleftinggod
I myself found Drummond's Vegeta a bit too high pitch and prefer Sabat's version (especially in Dragon Ball Kai).
Ryuk IMO is Drummond's best work. I like his Venom too.
Interesting that you consider the Ocean dub a competent DBZ dub.
It was missing episodes, had edits, script changes, music replacement and several cast changes (e.g. 3 different Gokus anyone?) and miscast/not so great performances.
Not trying to bash it (since I did enjoy some parts of it and some of the VAs); I'm just stating facts. I think you even know this too although you may not want to admit it. You yourself said "earlier" episodes because the Ocean cast did kind of get worse later on.
Scott McNeil (Piccolo) even said himself that part of the reason for the decrease in quality was the number of director changes who each had their own vision of what the show should be.
Funimation had some script changes and music replacement too. It also had some TV edits but after parting ways with Saban the editing was very minor.
At least there's an uncut DVD version (and not missing episodes) plus there's a music track with the original Japanese score, the Funimation cast also improved much more as the show went on (something I can't say for TPCI Pokemon cast).
Overall the Funimation DBZ dub is better than the DBZ Ocean dub IMO. Also based on the VC votes, majority of people seem to agree.
I myself found Drummond's Vegeta a bit too high pitch and prefer Sabat's version (especially in Dragon Ball Kai).
Ryuk IMO is Drummond's best work. I like his Venom too.
Interesting that you consider the Ocean dub a competent DBZ dub.
It was missing episodes, had edits, script changes, music replacement and several cast changes (e.g. 3 different Gokus anyone?) and miscast/not so great performances.
Not trying to bash it (since I did enjoy some parts of it and some of the VAs); I'm just stating facts. I think you even know this too although you may not want to admit it. You yourself said "earlier" episodes because the Ocean cast did kind of get worse later on.
Scott McNeil (Piccolo) even said himself that part of the reason for the decrease in quality was the number of director changes who each had their own vision of what the show should be.
Funimation had some script changes and music replacement too. It also had some TV edits but after parting ways with Saban the editing was very minor.
At least there's an uncut DVD version (and not missing episodes) plus there's a music track with the original Japanese score, the Funimation cast also improved much more as the show went on (something I can't say for TPCI Pokemon cast).
Overall the Funimation DBZ dub is better than the DBZ Ocean dub IMO. Also based on the VC votes, majority of people seem to agree.
deadliftinggod (Guest)
said at 9:04 PM on Sun Sep 19 2010
said at 9:04 PM on Sun Sep 19 2010
Brian Drummond is my favorite voice actor. He has done so many roles that I have enjoyed immensely. His Vegeta (especially the earlier episodes) was so good, I can't watch the God awful Funimation dub. Sabat's version is like fingernails on a chalkboard. I wish I lived in Canada so I could have a competently done DBZ dub to listen to.
akersaotome (Guest)
said at 7:50 PM on Tue Jul 13 2010
said at 7:50 PM on Tue Jul 13 2010
I preferred his Vegeta over Chris Sabat (not to say Sabat wasn't good) since Drummond voiced the character during the late 90's. It was a pity that the Canadian and UK airing of DBZ had to be edited (like the script) to comply with TV regulation so parents and other people won't complain so much. His Ryuk from Death Note was awesome too.
duende (Guest)
said at 11:32 PM on Thu Aug 27 2009
said at 11:32 PM on Thu Aug 27 2009
I love Brian Drummonds' voice! He's one of my favorite voice actors!
said at 9:14 AM on Sat Apr 20 2013
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said at 6:12 PM on Tue Apr 23 2013