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Taliesin Jaffe

Taliesin Jaffe is an American voice actor, voice director, screenwriter, and former child actor born in Los Angeles, California, in 1977.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Taliesin Jaffe is an American voice actor, voice director, screenwriter, and former child actor born in Los Angeles, California, in 1977. He is widely known for English-language anime and video game roles, as well as being a cast member of the tabletop web series Critical Role.

Early life and child acting

Taliesin Jaffe was born in Los Angeles in 1977. He began acting as a child and received an early credit in the film Mr. Mom.

Voice acting and directing career

Jaffe became known for English-dubbing work in anime and video games, alongside directing and script adaptation. He is associated with titles such as Hellsing and R.O.D the TV.

Critical Role

Jaffe is a cast member and co-founder associated with Critical Role, where he appears as part of the tabletop role-playing ensemble. The series has become a major part of his public profile.

Notable roles

His roles include the Flash in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe and Injustice 2, along with many other anime and game characters. Sources also identify him with work in series such as One Piece and Final Fantasy-related titles.

Key facts

  • Taliesin Jaffe is an American voice actor, voice director, and screenwriter.
  • He has worked extensively in English-language dubs for anime and video games.
  • He is a cast member of Critical Role, a web series centred on Dungeons & Dragons.
  • He has voiced characters including the Flash in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe and Injustice 2.
  • He began acting as a child and appeared in Mr. Mom.
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Canadian context

Critical Role has a substantial international audience, including Canadian viewers and tabletop gaming communities, which makes Jaffe a recognizable figure in Canadian pop-culture fandom.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Taliesin Jaffe?
He is an American voice actor, voice director, screenwriter, and former child actor known for anime, video game, and Critical Role work.
When was Taliesin Jaffe born?
He was born on January 19, 1977.
Where is Taliesin Jaffe from?
He was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.
What is Taliesin Jaffe best known for?
He is best known for voice acting in English-dub anime and video games, and for appearing on Critical Role.
Did Taliesin Jaffe start as a child actor?
Yes. Sources describe him as a former child actor, with early work including Mr. Mom.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taliesin_Jaffe
    Supports: Birth year, birthplace, occupations, Critical Role involvement, and notable voice roles
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0043552/
    Supports: Birth date, Los Angeles birthplace, career overview, and selected acting credits
  3. The Movie Databasehttps://www.themoviedb.org/person/37713-taliesin-jaffe
    Supports: Birthplace, occupation, former child actor status, and work directing and writing anime titles