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|image=[[File:Kenny James2.jpeg|250px]] | |image=[[File:Kenny James2.jpeg|250px]] | ||
|full_name=Kenneth Wendell James | |full_name=Kenneth Wendell James | ||
|born=July 14, 1963 | |born=July 14, 1963{{ref needed}} (age {{age|July 14, 1963}}) | ||
|role=Current voice actor for [[Bowser]] and [[Dry Bowser]] | |role=Current voice actor for [[Bowser]] and [[Dry Bowser]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{quote2|When performing [[Bowser]] in the studio I tend to make claw hands. Somehow it helps me sound like a monster!|Kenny James}} | ||
'''Kenneth W. "Kenny" James''' is | '''Kenneth W. "Kenny" James''' is an American voice actor for [[Bowser]]. His debut was in ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'', where he voiced Bowser and the [[Super Team]] and has voiced Bowser regularly since ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Despite this, [[Scott Burns]]' (James' predecessor) voice was still heard in subsequent series titles such as ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. | ||
In 2009, James returned to voice Bowser in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. In 2010, James continued to voice Bowser in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' and ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. As of now, he is the only voice actor of Bowser and continues to voice the character, as well as | In 2009, James returned to voice Bowser in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. In 2010, James continued to voice Bowser in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' and ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. As of now, he is the only voice actor of Bowser and continues to voice the character, as well as [[Dry Bowser]] (as of ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''), [[Paper Bowser]], [[Mini Bowser (toy)|Mini Bowser]], [[Dark Bowser]], and [[Dreamy Bowser]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Kenneth W. James was born in Nevada, but grew up in Texas. In 1988, James began singing and was later the lead singer in several bands before becoming active in community theater. In 2001, James started doing voiceover work, with [[Bowser]] being one of the first roles for which he auditioned and was chosen. | Kenneth W. James was born in Nevada, but grew up in Texas. In 1988, James began singing and was later the lead singer in several bands before becoming active in community theater. In 2001, James started doing voiceover work, with [[Bowser]] being one of the first roles for which he auditioned and was chosen. | ||
He has been a fan of video games since playing the arcade game '' | He has been a fan of video games since playing the arcade game ''[[Wikipedia:Pong|Pong]]''. His first Nintendo games were ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''Duck Hunt'' on the NES, and he later played more games on that system. Outside of video games, James has voiced characters in two different online ''Doctor Who'' audio series and has done several other audio books. When portraying Bowser, James often makes claw hands to help him sound like a monster. | ||
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==Portrayals== | ==Portrayals== | ||
*''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' – | *''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' – [[Super Team]],<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2146730/</ref> [[Bowser]] | ||
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' – Bowser, [[Dry Bowser]] | ||
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' – Bowser, [[Dark Bowser]] | ||
*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' – Dry Bowser | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' – Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' – Bowser | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[Fortune Street]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Fortune Street]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Party 9]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Party 9]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'' – Dry Bowser | *''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'' – Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' – Bowser | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' – Bowser | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' – Bowser | *''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' – Bowser, [[Dreamy Bowser]] | ||
*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' — Bowser, Dry Bowser | |||
*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' — Bowser | *''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' – Bowser, [[Meowser]] | ||
*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' – Bowser | |||
*''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' / ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' / ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Party 10]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser | *''[[Mario Party 10]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser | |||
*''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' – Bowser, [[Paper Bowser]], Dry Bowser, [[Shiny RoboBowser]] | ||
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' – Bowser | |||
*''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'' – [[Mini Bowser (toy)|Mini Bowser]] | *''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'' – [[Mini Bowser (toy)|Mini Bowser]] | ||
*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' – Bowser, [[Black Bowser]] | ||
*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' – Bowser (reused from ''SMM'') | *''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' – Bowser (reused from ''SMM'') | ||
*''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' – Bowser ( | *''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' – Bowser (with [[Scott Burns]]) | ||
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' – Bowser, [[Bowletta]] | ||
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' – Bowser ( | *''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' – Bowser (with [[Scott Burns]]), Dry Bowser | ||
*''[[Super Mario Party]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Super Mario Party]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' – Bowser, Dark Bowser | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' – Bowser | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' – Bowser, [[Meowser]] | ||
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' – Bowser, Dry Bowser, Meowser | ||
*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' – Bowser (''Super Mario Galaxy'') | *''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' – Bowser (''Super Mario Galaxy'') | ||
*''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' – Bowser, Meowser, [[Fury Bowser]] | ||
*''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' – Bowser | ||
*''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' – Bowser | *''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' – Bowser | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Kenny James' favorite game on the [[Wii]] is ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.<ref>As confirmed via email by Kenny James: "''My first Nintendo games were Super Mario Bros and Duck Hunt. Then I really liked playing the games on the Super NES. My favorite on the Wii is Mario Kart Wii. I have to admit I haven't played 3D World. I'd love to see how the Cat Bowser turned out. During recording we called him Meowser''". (March 20, 2016)</ref> | *Kenny James' favorite game on the [[Wii]] is ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.<ref>As confirmed via email by Kenny James: "''My first Nintendo games were Super Mario Bros and Duck Hunt. Then I really liked playing the games on the Super NES. My favorite on the Wii is Mario Kart Wii. I have to admit I haven't played 3D World. I'd love to see how the Cat Bowser turned out. During recording we called him Meowser''". (March 20, 2016)</ref> | ||
*While recording for Meowser, Kenny James strained his voice so bad that he could taste blood as doing Bowser hurts his voice and he had been recording for 2 hours.<ref> | *While recording for Meowser, Kenny James strained his voice so bad that he could taste blood as doing Bowser hurts his voice and he had been recording for 2 hours.<ref>https://youtu.be/dn4tKNKWgFc</ref> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
