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Matthew Mercer

Matthew Mercer is an American voice actor, game designer, and tabletop role-playing game performer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Matthew Mercer is an American voice actor, game designer, and tabletop role-playing game performer. He is best known as the Dungeon Master of Critical Role and for voice roles in animation, anime, and video games. His birth name is Matthew Christopher Miller.

Early life and name

Matthew Mercer was born Matthew Christopher Miller on June 29, 1982, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He is professionally known as Matthew Mercer.

Voice acting career

Mercer began working in voice acting in the early 2000s and later became widely recognized for roles in anime, cartoons, and video games. IMDb lists him as an actor known for projects including Thundercats, Resident Evil: Damnation, and Fallout 4.

Critical Role

Mercer became the Dungeon Master of Critical Role when the web series launched in 2015. He is also described as the chief creative officer of Critical Role Productions.

Tabletop game and creative work

In addition to performing, Mercer has worked as a game designer on several official tabletop role-playing game projects tied to Critical Role and Exandria.

Other media work

Mercer directed and produced There Will Be Brawl, a web series based on the Super Smash Bros. series, and performed multiple voices and an acting role in it.

Key facts

  • Matthew Mercer is the Dungeon Master of Critical Role and chief creative officer of Critical Role Productions.
  • He has voiced characters in animation, anime, and video games, including Cole Cassidy, Yusuke Kitagawa, and Levi.
  • He has contributed to tabletop role-playing game books such as Explorer's Guide to Wildemount and Daggerheart.
  • His birth name is Matthew Christopher Miller; he uses Matthew Mercer as his professional name.
  • He has been involved in live-action and production work, including the web series There Will Be Brawl.
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Canadian context

Mercer is relevant to Canadian readers through Critical Role’s large international audience and the wider popularity of tabletop role-playing, anime, and video game voice acting in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthew Mercer?
Matthew Mercer is an American voice actor, game designer, and tabletop role-playing game performer best known for Critical Role.
What is Matthew Mercer’s real name?
His birth name is Matthew Christopher Miller.
What is Matthew Mercer best known for?
He is best known as the Dungeon Master of Critical Role and for voice acting in animation, anime, and video games.
When was Matthew Mercer born?
He was born on June 29, 1982.
What work has he done outside voice acting?
He has worked as a director, producer, and game designer, including on tabletop role-playing game books and web series projects.
Is Matthew Mercer part of Critical Role?
Yes. He is a founding cast member, the Dungeon Master for the main campaigns cited in the sources, and the chief creative officer of Critical Role Productions.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Mercer
    Supports: Critical Role role, chief creative officer, tabletop game books, There Will Be Brawl.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2233310/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birth name, birthplace, general career summary, selected notable roles, marriage.
  3. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Mercer
    Supports: Birth name, nationality, and professional identity as voice actor/screenwriter/game writer.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Mercer_filmography
    Supports: Career overview and early voice-acting timeline.