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Comparision of the voice over actors who have been the voice of Scarecrow with sound clips and images.
(Note: While Jeff Bennett did voice Scarecrow in the episode "Over the Edge" Scarecrow did not actually have any lines in that episode as Jeff only did an evil laugh.)
Scarecrow is one of Batman's various enemies and has been in the Batman comics since the 3rd issue of Worlds Finest Comics that came out in the Fall of 1941. Scarecrow was formerly known as Jonathan Crane whom was quite fixated on fear due to his terrible childhood and was once a physician at Arkham Asylum until he was fired for testing his fear gas on his patients. Soon afterwards Jonathan Crane became the Scarecrow in which unlike most of Batman's Rogues Gallery his physical capabilities are lacking but is still very dangerous on how he more goes for psychological damage with his fear gas.
Scarecrow is one of Batman's various enemies and has been in the Batman comics since the 3rd issue of Worlds Finest Comics that came out in the Fall of 1941. Scarecrow was formerly known as Jonathan Crane whom was quite fixated on fear due to his terrible childhood and was once a physician at Arkham Asylum until he was fired for testing his fear gas on his patients. Soon afterwards Jonathan Crane became the Scarecrow in which unlike most of Batman's Rogues Gallery his physical capabilities are lacking but is still very dangerous on how he more goes for psychological damage with his fear gas.
Created by Pokejedservo on Tue Jul 19 2011, 28 Comments, Add Comment
EDITOR'S OPINION
Today on the Batman VC section we have a big VC for this Fear gas loving fiend from Gothan... THE SCARECROW! The Scarecrow has a rather large VC here so I will keep this brief by saying that I am not sure who to pick as there is plenty of quality material here. The weakest of the Scarecrow voices here would probably be Ted Knight's work as Scarecrow here as I suppose its kind of okay by its own merits but seems rather generic compared to the others. Cillian Murphy and Don Messick were okay though (in retrospection Don's voice for the role wasn't bad but its a shame that Super Friends series didn't give him much material to work with.) However I was pleasantly surprised with Andre Stojka (whom is easily the best of the "Old" Scarecrow voices) and Dee Bradley Baker though.) But still most of these guys did some awesome work for Scarecrow in their own way.Pokejedservo
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Starscreamsfan said at 6:43 PM on Sat May 4 2013
I really loved Andre Stojka. He really fits the character and I really loved his delivery. Messick was very inconsistent and that's the reason why I prefer Stojka.
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VctrBnsn said at 3:40 PM on Sat Mar 23 2013
Jeffrey and Dino FTW. I really wish in BGK they got a guy emulating Cillian Murphy instead of Corey Burton, but he still did a good job.
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Silence said at 8:51 PM on Tue Mar 19 2013
Ted Knight: It's as if someone took the Joker's voice and gave it to the Scarecrow. Not a very good combination.
Don Messick: though I like Don Messick as a voice actor, I'm not a fan of his Scarecrow voice. I don't know, it made him sound a bit like a witch.
Andre Stojka: Meh..
Henry Polic II: A pretty good performance, I like the maniacal feel he gives to it.
Cillian Murphy: Like the movie Batman Begins, Cillian gives a very good performance as the Scarecrow.
Jeffrey Combs: Just chilling...
Corey Burton: The vocal effects were a bit distracting, but it's still a good effort nonetheless.
Dee Bradley baker: I'm normally not a fan of some of the voices in Brave and the Bold (namely Batman's and the Joker's) but Dee made the Scarecrow one of the best performances in that show.
Dino Andrade: HO-LY SH*T! After playing Arkham Asylum's Scarecrow levels, I was blown away by Dino's performance. How he delivered his lines were perfect, the voice was perfect, the performance was just plain perfect! We have a winner!
Christopher S. Field: meh.....
ReplyDon Messick: though I like Don Messick as a voice actor, I'm not a fan of his Scarecrow voice. I don't know, it made him sound a bit like a witch.
Andre Stojka: Meh..
Henry Polic II: A pretty good performance, I like the maniacal feel he gives to it.
Cillian Murphy: Like the movie Batman Begins, Cillian gives a very good performance as the Scarecrow.
Jeffrey Combs: Just chilling...
Corey Burton: The vocal effects were a bit distracting, but it's still a good effort nonetheless.
Dee Bradley baker: I'm normally not a fan of some of the voices in Brave and the Bold (namely Batman's and the Joker's) but Dee made the Scarecrow one of the best performances in that show.
Dino Andrade: HO-LY SH*T! After playing Arkham Asylum's Scarecrow levels, I was blown away by Dino's performance. How he delivered his lines were perfect, the voice was perfect, the performance was just plain perfect! We have a winner!
Christopher S. Field: meh.....
PsychicVoiceSpy said at 11:18 AM on Sun Mar 3 2013
I don't like how dry and nonchalant Jeffrey Combs sounded. Sometimes sounding nonchalant and dry works, but I don't think it does with this character and that voice. Dee Bradley Baker worked well too, my second favorite. However, I am indeed going with Dino Andrade.
I would like to see him reprise the role in the next Arkham game. I like how arrogant yet small he sounds in the interview tapes and how creepy he sounds when he's scarecrow and they throw the filters on.
I don't think he's perfect, at least not yet, but he is my favorite for the time being.
ReplyI would like to see him reprise the role in the next Arkham game. I like how arrogant yet small he sounds in the interview tapes and how creepy he sounds when he's scarecrow and they throw the filters on.
I don't think he's perfect, at least not yet, but he is my favorite for the time being.
Kamen_Rider_Black_RX said at 3:38 PM on Thu Jan 10 2013
In my opinion, I would say that Dino Andrade is the best with Jeffrey Coombs as a very close second. Likewise, Dee Bradley Baker would be a very close third.
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Kamen_Rider_Black_RX said at 3:55 PM on Tue Feb 26 2013
@Kamen_Rider_Black_RX
Please disregard the previous post, in the intervening month since I posted that comment, I have chosen instead to cast my vote for Mr. Jeffrey Coombs in lieu of Dino Andrade.
ReplyPlease disregard the previous post, in the intervening month since I posted that comment, I have chosen instead to cast my vote for Mr. Jeffrey Coombs in lieu of Dino Andrade.
Nightmare Crusher said at 12:49 PM on Thu Nov 22 2012
Lot's of good choices here. I think I'll go with Dino Andrade with Dee Bradley Baker as a close second.
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coolgeek176 said at 9:00 PM on Sat Nov 17 2012
I'm gonna go with Dino Andrade. He was pretty creepy in Arkham Asylum.
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DeeBradleyBakerRules said at 8:56 AM on Mon Oct 29 2012
I'm going to give this one to Dee Bradley Baker. He made the Scarecrow sound creepy and menacing . . . especially when he does that crackle.
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Torak said at 9:00 AM on Mon Jul 30 2012
1. Dino Andrade - After hearing his performance in AA, I must say he did a very good job: his Scarecrow really crept me out especially with the voice modulator, and even sounded threatening too at some points.
2. Jeffery Combs - An interesting take, but very effective: sounds creepy and unpredictable. The reason he isn't my number one is because he sounds a little too soft and quiet making him seem less threatening as a villain.
3. Corey Burton - Granted of course it was a little too modulated but it still had a creepy feel to it, it still fits though.
4. Cillian Murphy - Another interesting take, he really nails that maniacal and threatening side of Scarecrow which is what he needs IMO.
Others I'm afraid don't fit the bill for Scarecrow personally.
Reply2. Jeffery Combs - An interesting take, but very effective: sounds creepy and unpredictable. The reason he isn't my number one is because he sounds a little too soft and quiet making him seem less threatening as a villain.
3. Corey Burton - Granted of course it was a little too modulated but it still had a creepy feel to it, it still fits though.
4. Cillian Murphy - Another interesting take, he really nails that maniacal and threatening side of Scarecrow which is what he needs IMO.
Others I'm afraid don't fit the bill for Scarecrow personally.
Sokka2Me said at 2:41 AM on Mon Jul 16 2012
Jeffery Combs has that sadistic, calm tone in his voice. THAT is scary.
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Azrael99 said at 12:49 AM on Sat Jun 30 2012
1 . Dino Andrade - Soft , creepy , raspy and yet wimpy . The perfect blend of Jeffrey and Cillian`s equally brilliant performances .
2 . Jeffrey Combs - Raspy , creepy , intellectual . The only real complaint I have is he sometimes spoke almost too softly to hear .
3 . Cillian Murphy - Brilliant , subdued and complex as Crane and a total maniac as Scarecrow . Of course , you can occasionally hear Cillian`s Irish origins subtly slip through when he emotes and his American accent sounds more New York ( Specifically Christopher Walken-style Queens ) than New England but as he`s portraying a Nolanized reimagining of Crane he may be a native Gothamite in this version so I`d hardly count that against him .
4 . Corey Burton - Basically Cillian`s performance in The Film with more of a New England/Mid-Western accent . Impressive if a bit overly modulated .
5 . Dee Bradley Baker - Creepy , raspy . Truly one of BTAB`s stand-out performances .
6 . Henry Polic II - Underrated performance , IMHO . His Crane was creepy when he needed to be while not forgetting what a coward at heart the man was . He also gave a very convincing New England intellectual accent .
7 . Christopher S. Feild - Pretty damn creepy if average overall .
8 . Andre Stojka - Probably the best of the older Scarecrow performances and the first to actually sound creepy rather than campy .
9 . Don Messick - Not bad though his attempt to sound creepy comes off as more campy . Still a valiant effort . But meh , I`ve seen better .
10 . Ted Knight - Okay , I know Crane`s supposed to be from New England and all but really ?
Reply2 . Jeffrey Combs - Raspy , creepy , intellectual . The only real complaint I have is he sometimes spoke almost too softly to hear .
3 . Cillian Murphy - Brilliant , subdued and complex as Crane and a total maniac as Scarecrow . Of course , you can occasionally hear Cillian`s Irish origins subtly slip through when he emotes and his American accent sounds more New York ( Specifically Christopher Walken-style Queens ) than New England but as he`s portraying a Nolanized reimagining of Crane he may be a native Gothamite in this version so I`d hardly count that against him .
4 . Corey Burton - Basically Cillian`s performance in The Film with more of a New England/Mid-Western accent . Impressive if a bit overly modulated .
5 . Dee Bradley Baker - Creepy , raspy . Truly one of BTAB`s stand-out performances .
6 . Henry Polic II - Underrated performance , IMHO . His Crane was creepy when he needed to be while not forgetting what a coward at heart the man was . He also gave a very convincing New England intellectual accent .
7 . Christopher S. Feild - Pretty damn creepy if average overall .
8 . Andre Stojka - Probably the best of the older Scarecrow performances and the first to actually sound creepy rather than campy .
9 . Don Messick - Not bad though his attempt to sound creepy comes off as more campy . Still a valiant effort . But meh , I`ve seen better .
10 . Ted Knight - Okay , I know Crane`s supposed to be from New England and all but really ?
Mr.Fennoy93 said at 1:56 AM on Fri May 4 2012
Dino Andrade Was just damn Scary, but terrific. Now if they Get John Kassir to voice him in the Arkham Sequel, That would magnificent.
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AMT (Moderator) said at 8:58 PM on Sun May 27 2012
@Mr.Fennoy93 I thot I was the ONLY one who thought John Kassir would be a GREAT Scarecrow!
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EmpireGrotesk said at 1:21 PM on Sat Apr 21 2012
Jeffrey Combs is pretty much the perfect Scarecrow although it largely depends on how Scarecrow is being portrayed. If you want a genuinely creepy Scarecrow, Combs all the way. Subtle, not forced, but chilling. However if you want Scarecrow to be slightly ridiculous but obviously educated then I'd go with Henry Polic II.
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 2:22 AM on Sat Jan 28 2012
1. Jeffery Combs
2. Dino Andrade
3. Corey Burton
4. Henry Polic II
5. Dee Bradley Baker
6. Cillian Murphy
Reply2. Dino Andrade
3. Corey Burton
4. Henry Polic II
5. Dee Bradley Baker
6. Cillian Murphy
Anicomicgeek said at 12:00 AM on Mon Oct 24 2011
I'm giving this one to Jeffery Combs as I felt the raspy whisper was pretty creepy. That said, Dino Andrade, Henry Polic II, Corey Burton, Dee Bradley Baker, and Cillian Murphy were good, too.
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RabidSonicFan said at 7:47 PM on Thu Sep 15 2011
Ted Knight - ...
Don Messick - He's okay, I guess. But he's still definitely much better than... THAT...
Andre Stojka - I agree, he's definitely best of the classic voices. It is a bit high, but it's not bad.
Henry Polic II - Finally a deeper voice. And he does a great job too. Now's when we're getting to the good stuff...
Cillian Murphy - Very nice, especially for a movie-liscensed game.
Jeffrey Combs - I know most everybody likes him, but to me, it sounded more like he was just speaking quietly rather than being scary.
Corey Burton - HOLY CRAP THAT IS SCARY. Really good!
Dee Bradley Baker - Like poke said, this is a pleasant surprise. It's hard to imagine Dee doing a menacing voice... but here we are. XD
Dino Andrade - He does a great job of sounding both scary and meek when he needs to. Probably my favorite out of them.
Christopher S. Field - Eh...
ReplyDon Messick - He's okay, I guess. But he's still definitely much better than... THAT...
Andre Stojka - I agree, he's definitely best of the classic voices. It is a bit high, but it's not bad.
Henry Polic II - Finally a deeper voice. And he does a great job too. Now's when we're getting to the good stuff...
Cillian Murphy - Very nice, especially for a movie-liscensed game.
Jeffrey Combs - I know most everybody likes him, but to me, it sounded more like he was just speaking quietly rather than being scary.
Corey Burton - HOLY CRAP THAT IS SCARY. Really good!
Dee Bradley Baker - Like poke said, this is a pleasant surprise. It's hard to imagine Dee doing a menacing voice... but here we are. XD
Dino Andrade - He does a great job of sounding both scary and meek when he needs to. Probably my favorite out of them.
Christopher S. Field - Eh...
Blue Paratroopa said at 11:32 PM on Sun Aug 14 2011
I'd say Jeffrey Coombs. His voice reminds us that despite the Scarecrow's frightening appearance, he's still a human behind the mask. That's important to remember.
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Music Meister said at 5:03 PM on Tue Aug 9 2011
Scarecrow is number three on my top 5 favorite Batman villains
Ted Knight's version was annoying, way too high for my taste.
Messick was pretty generic just nothing outstanding about it.
Stojka was, like what Pokejedservo said, best of the golden age voices. Is still a little high but not too high I guess.
I grew up with Henry Polic's version of Scarecrow and he does do a very good job. He gives Scarecrow a sinister and creepy sound to it and can easily show off his cowardly side.
Normally actors in video games are pretty bad (Toby from SPiderman is a good example) so I was very surpirzed with Murphy's performance. A good creepy voice that fits the character very well.
Although I like Scarecrow's design in Gothan Knights I thought Combs wasn't so perfect in the role. Don't get me wrong, he does a good sinister and intellgent voice but not all that creepy. I just think he could have been a little better.
I know it wasn't 100% Burton on the voice but wow was it scarey. I know it was Batman under his scare gas so it was suppose to sound disfigured but still a nice creepy voice.
Now I know Dee Bradley Baker is a man of many voices but damn was this unexpected. Creepy and a nice touch of voice modulator (or whatever it's called). A nice unexpected change for Baker.
Dino Andrade is the winner. Terrorfying, sinister, good amount of voice modulator, can go to a cowardly and sound threatening. A great example of the voice work in the game.
Christopher S Field is...well pretty generic. Nothing really standing out in it. However his delivery of the lines are outstanding, so he gets a pass just for that.
So my ranking is
1. Dino Andrade
2. Cillian Murphy
3. Henry Polic
4. Corey Burton
5. Dee Baker
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Ted Knight's version was annoying, way too high for my taste.
Messick was pretty generic just nothing outstanding about it.
Stojka was, like what Pokejedservo said, best of the golden age voices. Is still a little high but not too high I guess.
I grew up with Henry Polic's version of Scarecrow and he does do a very good job. He gives Scarecrow a sinister and creepy sound to it and can easily show off his cowardly side.
Normally actors in video games are pretty bad (Toby from SPiderman is a good example) so I was very surpirzed with Murphy's performance. A good creepy voice that fits the character very well.
Although I like Scarecrow's design in Gothan Knights I thought Combs wasn't so perfect in the role. Don't get me wrong, he does a good sinister and intellgent voice but not all that creepy. I just think he could have been a little better.
I know it wasn't 100% Burton on the voice but wow was it scarey. I know it was Batman under his scare gas so it was suppose to sound disfigured but still a nice creepy voice.
Now I know Dee Bradley Baker is a man of many voices but damn was this unexpected. Creepy and a nice touch of voice modulator (or whatever it's called). A nice unexpected change for Baker.
Dino Andrade is the winner. Terrorfying, sinister, good amount of voice modulator, can go to a cowardly and sound threatening. A great example of the voice work in the game.
Christopher S Field is...well pretty generic. Nothing really standing out in it. However his delivery of the lines are outstanding, so he gets a pass just for that.
So my ranking is
1. Dino Andrade
2. Cillian Murphy
3. Henry Polic
4. Corey Burton
5. Dee Baker
Music Meister said at 2:01 PM on Sun Aug 14 2011
@Music Meister On second thought I switch Burton and Polic
ReplyCurt said at 1:31 PM on Thu Jul 21 2011
Jeffery Combs, it's a shame Scarecrow didn't appear more in that series/season
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Joop said at 4:02 PM on Wed Jul 20 2011
I'm not a big fan of the Batman Begins film, and I'm not usually a sucker for big screen actors performances in video games, but I think Cillian Murphy gives such a unique sound to the Scarecrow. That makes him the first batman character voice that, in my eyes, surpasses the Batman: TAS voice.
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