Robert Axelrod (actor)
Robert Axelrod, also credited as Axel Roberts and Myron Mensah, was an American actor. He was primarily known for his voice work, which included Digimon, having started voice acting for the English-language versions of anime in 1980; providing the voice of Lord Zedd, the main villain of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers; and Finster, the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers monster maker. He also portrayed a sympathetic doctor, Jennings, in The Blob. He also portrayed a Paul McCartney look-alike on the popular sitcom Family Matters, and later in his career appeared in several productions by comedy duo Tim & Eric.
Biography
He was born and raised in New York City. He has said that he wanted to be in the entertainment industry starting in kindergarten after first entertaining his classmates. He started acting in commercials and theater as a child. He then worked as a full-time guitarist in the early 1970s. Then in 1980 he got his start in voice over roles with Banner the Squirrel. He continued throughout the years performing on stage and in 1983 starred in the rock play All the Difference. In 1984 he started working for Saban Entertainment doing voice over and writing for programs including Wowser and Hallo Spencer, which he said were "the two finest products we produced." His agency, Mobile Monicker Productions, noted that he voiced over 150 characters in his career.
Death
Axelrod died at the age of 70 on September 7, 2019, due to complications from spinal surgery he had undergone in 2018. He was survived by his sister.
Filmography
Anime
Aesop's Fables - HareAround the World with Willy Fog - Additional VoicesThe Big O - Colonel Anthony Gauss - As Axel RobertsCarried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran - Genma OtagakiCodename: Robotech - RicoCowboy Bebop - Doctor Londes - As Axel RobertsDigimon Adventure - Wizardmon, VademonDigimon Adventure 02 - Armadillomon, Ankylomon, Wizardmon, Shakkoumon Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds - Blue Falcon, Additional VoicesDragon Ball - Master Shen Gaiking - Prince Darius, Additional voices Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - KatakuraGrimm's Fairy Tale Classics - HareHajime no ippo - HachinoheHoneybee Hutch - Additional VoicesLittle Women - FatherLensman - SolMaple Town - Additional VoicesNeo-Tokyo - Tsutomu SugiokaThe Noozles - Additional VoicesRobotech - Rico Rurouni Kenshin - Sakata, Additional VoicesSamurai Champloo - RoukishiSpace Pirate Captain Harlock - Dr. Zero Transformers: Robots in Disguise - MovorWowser - Ratso Catso Ys - Jenokris
Animation
Animated Stories from the New Testament - BartholomewChucklewood Critters - George, Easter BunnyCreepy Crawlers - Additional VoicesIznogoud - Additional VoicesJin Jin and the Panda Patrol - Professor Know-A-Lot, Additional VoicesJourney to the Heart of the World - ScarfaceMickey Mouse Works - Headless HorsemanSpider-Man: The Animated Series - MicrochipWisdom of the Gnomes - Additional Voices