Charles Forrest "Spike" Spencer (born December 21, 1968) is an American voice actor and columnist best known for dubbing Japanese anime films. He is known for his roles in ADV Films dubs of Neon Genesis Evangelion as Shinji Ikari, Martian Successor Nadesico as Akito Tenkawa, and Excel Saga as Gojo Shioji. He has also performed voice acting for radio, especially commercials. His anime character voices tend to be either for timid, shy, or weak characters, or for eccentric and comical ones.
Career Spencer attended the University of Houston for four years. After doing several independent films, he met Amanda Winn-Lee, who suggested he audition for anime English dubbing at ADV Films. Spencer first landed a supporting role of Prime Minister Mikoshiba in Super Atragon, then a leading role of Takateru in Suikoden Demon Century. In August 1996, Spencer was cast as the lead role of Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion. After ADV Films' collapse, Funimation acquired the rights to the Rebuild of Evangelion movies. As part of Funimation's goal to get the service of the original voice actors from shows and movies they acquired distributing rights for, Spencer reprised his role as Shinji in the movies.
Spencer has done commercials for Houston Cellular, Applebee's, Kroger, Chevrolet, and Subway, as well as additional acting in live-action films and TV series such as The Big Easy.
Spencer also travels the world with his panel, Don't Kill Your Date (and Other Cooking Tips), which teaches his trademark "food game," giving dating advice for men, cooking tips, and easy dinner recipes. Spencer's dating tips have been featured in USA Today and Men's Health. He also frequently writes dating tips for Neil Strauss, Carlos Xuma, and Singles Warehouse.
Personal life Spencer was once married to Kendra Benham, who worked alongside him in Neon Genesis Evangelion as Maya Ibuki. Spencer holds a brown belt in aikido and a 2nd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. As of October 4, 2014, Spencer is married to entrepreneur Kim MacKenzie. He is a foodie and has a website called DontKillYourDate.com. Spike and Kim have two sons: Declan, who was born on July 29, 2017, and Colton Christopher, who was born on February 4, 2021, in Australia.
Filmography
Anime dubbing TitleRoleNotesSourceBattle AngelYugoBlack Butler SnakeBlazBlue Alter Memory ArakuneBleachHanataro Yamada, Di Roy Linker, Jinnai DokoBoruto: Naruto Next Generations Inojin YamanakaBubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040Mackey StingrayBungo Stray DogsJun'ichirō TanizakiBurn Up WJackalheadBuso RenkinKoushaku "Papillon" ChounoCode Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2Rolo LamperougeColorfulYoung TCompilerToshi IgarashiCoppelion No-senseDirty Pair Flash: Mission TwoCalbeeDoraemonAce Goody (Dekisugi)Dragon Ball SuperMajin BuuBang Zoom! dub for Toonami AsiaDragon HalfRoshi, SlugDurarara!!Saburo TogusaEllica FunkExcel Saga Dr. Gojo ShiojiFire EmblemMars LowellFull Metal Panic!Shoto Sakimoto, Subordinate A, TakumaGantzLittle Green onion alienGolden BoyMaidKekkaishi MamezoMÄR: Märchen Awakens RomanceGintaMartian Successor NadesicoAkito TenkawaMegazone 23 Part 3BudMobile Suit Gundam UnicornDylan McGuinnessNeon Genesis Evangelion series Shinji IkariADV Films dubNura: Rise of the Yokai Clan seriesKarasu TenguOrphenMajic LinPanyo Panyo Di Gi CharatActor boyPlastic LittleNichol HawkingPretearGohPuni Puni Poemy Ball person 3Rebuild of EvangelionShinji IkariSaiyukiShien, Demon 6Sailor Moon: Sailor StarsJun Godai, Sailor Sommelier (Ep. 184)Sorcerous Stabber Orphen MajicSprigganLittle BoySteel Angel KurumiManager, scientist, ticket taker, Tow-ToneSuikoden Demon CenturyTakatoru SageSuper AtragonMikoshibaVampire Knight seriesTakuma IchijoZetmanPurse Snatcher (Ep. 3), Kai Isono/Crab EVOL (Ep. 4)
Animation TitleRoleGet Blake! Mitch de la CuzPeter RabbitShrewSpace DogsVenyaThe Grossery GangRocky (second voice), Meathead, Stinky
Internet appearances TitleRoleNostalgia CriticHimself
Film TitleRoleNiNoKuniToru Shinozaki Stand by Me DoraemonHidetoshi DekisugiStand by Me Doraemon 2
Video games TitleRoleSourceAkiba's Trip: Undead & UndressedProtagonist (Nanashi)Ace Combat InfinityAdditional voicesArmored Core: Verdict DayVarious Pilots, AIAr Tonelico: Melody of Elemia Jack HamiltonAr Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny Felt BlanchimontBlazBlue: Calamity TriggerArakuneBlazBlue: Continuum ShiftBlazBlue: ChronophantasmaBleach: Shattered BladeHanataro YamadaBravely DefaultRingabelDetective PikachuAdditional voicesDynasty Warriors 7 Guan SuoDynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends League of Legends Kled, WukongLunar: Silver Star Harmony Nall, EiphelThe Bureau: XCOM DeclassifiedAgent KinneyFire Emblem AwakeningExcellusFist of the North Star: Lost ParadiseAdditional voicesMana Khemia 2: Fall of AlchemyPuni JiroNier Gestalt Tyrann, Gideon (uncredited)Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139...TyrannOne-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody KnowsAdditional voicesOperation DarknessPayday 2 TaserPersona 5PsychiatristPuyo Puyo ChampionsMaguro SasakiPuyo Puyo Puzzle PopEcolo, Maguro Sasaki, additional voicesPuyo Puyo TetrisMaguro Sasaki, EcoloRune Factory Frontier Erik, Danny, Kross, Gelwein, TsubuteSaints Row: The Third Mascot, Crazed FanSamurai Warriors 3 Nagamasa AzaiShenmue III Additional voicesShin Megami Tensei IV: ApocalypseHunterShin Megami Tensei – Devil Summoner: Soul HackersJudah Singh, Juggler, WorkerShin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked Atsuro KiharaSteambot Chronicles Vanilla Beans, BasilStar Ocean: Second Evolution Claude C. KennyStory of Seasons: Grand BazaarWoofioSushi Striker: The Way of Sushido General AuspreyWorld of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Attumen the Huntsman, Romulo, Mekgineer Steamrigger, Blood Elf Male, Essence of GriefWorld of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Captain ArnathTales of BerseriaAdditional voicesTales of Vesperia YeagerTales of Xillia 2 Additional voicesThe Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces Ishitobi, Lautern UnitTrauma Center: Under the Knife Victor NiguelTrauma Center: Under the Knife 2Trauma Center: Second Opinion Xenoblade Chronicles X Additional voicesYggdra Union MilanorYo-kai Watch 3 Silver Lining, Zazel, Hungramps, Rongo Swirll
References
External links Official website
Spike Spencer on Facebook Spike Spencer on Twitter
Don't Kill Your Date (and Other Cooking Tips) Don't Kill Your Date (and Other Cooking Tips) on Facebook Don't Kill Your Date (and Other Cooking Tips) on Twitter Spike Spencer on Voice123