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Mikaela Hoover

Mikaela Hoover is an American actress known for film and television roles, including recurring collaborations with director James Gunn.

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

Mikaela Hoover is an American actress known for film and television roles, including recurring collaborations with director James Gunn. She has appeared in projects such as *Super*, *Guardians of the Galaxy*, *The Suicide Squad*, and *Superman*, and was announced in 2025 as the voice and face-capture performer for Tony Tony Chopper in Netflix's live-action *One Piece* adaptation.

Early life

Hoover was born in Colbert, Washington, in 1984. Publicly available biographical sources identify her as an American actress.

Acting career

Hoover has appeared in both film and television, with credits spanning comedy, superhero, and ensemble projects. She is especially associated with repeated collaborations with James Gunn.

James Gunn collaborations

Hoover has appeared in multiple Gunn-directed films, including *Super*, *Guardians of the Galaxy*, *The Suicide Squad*, and *Superman*. These roles have helped define her public profile.

One Piece role

In 2025, Hoover was announced as part of the second season of Netflix's live-action *One Piece* series. She provides the voice and face capture for Tony Tony Chopper.

Key facts

  • Mikaela Hoover was born on July 12, 1984, in Colbert, Washington, and is an American actress.
  • She has frequently collaborated with filmmaker James Gunn, appearing in *Super*, *Guardians of the Galaxy*, *The Suicide Squad*, and *Superman*.
  • In 2025, she was announced as the voice and face-capture performer for Tony Tony Chopper in Netflix's *One Piece* adaptation.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mikaela Hoover?
Mikaela Hoover is an American actress known for film and television roles and for recurring collaborations with director James Gunn.
When was Mikaela Hoover born?
She was born on July 12, 1984.
Where was Mikaela Hoover born?
She was born in Colbert, Washington, United States.
What is Mikaela Hoover known for?
She is known for roles in *Super*, *Guardians of the Galaxy*, *The Suicide Squad*, and *Superman*, as well as her *One Piece* casting.
What role does she play in Netflix's *One Piece*?
She voices and does face capture for Tony Tony Chopper in the series' second season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikaela_Hoover
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, acting career, James Gunn collaborations, and *One Piece* casting
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikaela_Hoover
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and identification as an American actress
  3. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikaela_Hoover
    Supports: Nationality, James Gunn collaborations, and *One Piece* casting
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/mikaela_hoover
    Supports: Birthday, birthplace, and selected filmography
  5. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikaela_Hoover
    Supports: American actress identity and selected television and film roles