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James Carter Cathcart(1954-2025)

  • Actor
  • Voice Actor - Dubbing
  • Script and Continuity Department
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James Carter Cathcart
The story of Koko, a young boy raised by Pokémon, and the creation of a new bond between humans and Pokémon.
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James Carter Cathcart was born on 4 January 1954 in Michigan City, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006), Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) and Pokémon: Journeys (1997). He was married to Martha Jacobi and Jeanne Gari. He died on 8 July 2025 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 4, 1954
DiedJuly 8, 2025(71)
BornJanuary 4, 1954
DiedJuly 8, 2025(71)
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Known for

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
5.9
  • James
  • Meowth
  • Swellow
  • Munchlax(voice: English version, as Billy Beach)
  • 2006
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998)
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
6.4
  • Fergus(voice: English version, as Jimmy Zoppi)
  • 1998
Pokémon: Journeys (1997)
Pokémon: Journeys
7.6
TV Series
  • James
  • Meowth
  • Carnivine
  • Turtwig
  • Munchlax
  • Professor Oak
  • Swellow
  • Grotle
  • Torterra
  • Palpitoad
  • Blaziken
  • Gary Oak
  • Announcer
  • Snorlax
  • Referee
  • Aggron
  • Rattata
  • Sneasel
  • Banette
  • Crawdaunt
  • Armaldo
  • Bagon
  • Ninjask
  • Kaburagi
  • Raticate
  • Cacturne
  • Quagsire
  • Croconaw
  • Lairon
  • Butch
  • Dr. Namba
  • Aron
  • Charles Goodshow
  • Mr. Briney
  • Bronzong
  • Torkoal
  • Coordinator
  • Austin's Dustox
  • Carny
  • Muk
  • Grimer
  • Spearow
  • Hippowdon
  • Magikarp
  • Zeus
  • Trainer
  • Oriba
  • Professor Rowan
  • Snover
  • Boss Bot
  • Tommy
  • Restaurant Owner
  • Trainer 1
  • Drowzee
  • Mr. Sukizo
  • Boy 2
  • Taillow
  • Kabutops
  • Male Customer
  • Trainer 4
  • Garbodor
  • Seismitoad
  • Kid 2
  • Russet
  • Koga
  • Sigourney
  • Villagers
  • Carvanha
  • Mirror James
  • Mirror Meowth
  • Sky Trainer
  • MC
  • Master Stonecutter
  • Evian
  • Shieldon
  • Cal
  • Station Employee 2
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
6.4
  • James
  • Meowth
  • Turtwig
  • Torterra(voice: English version, as Billy Beach)
  • 2007

Credits

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Actor

  • Mashed (2013)
    Mashed
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Injured Soldier
    • Soldier #2
    • Rauru (uncredited)
    • 2017–2023
  • Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles (2022)
    Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
    5.4
    TV Mini Series
    • 2022
  • Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020)
    Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
    6.4
    • James
    • Meowth
    • Additional Voices (voice: English version)
    • 2020
  • Pokémon Masters (2019)
    Pokémon Masters
    5.1
    Video Game
    • James
    • Meowth (voice: English version)
    • 2019
  • Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019)
    Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
    5.7
    • James
    • Meowth
    • Fergus (voice: English version) ...
    • 2019
  • Apollo's Tall Tales (2019)
    Apollo's Tall Tales
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Incognito
    • Daddy Boom
    • Incognit (voice: English version)
    • 2019
  • Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018)
    Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
    6.3
    • James
    • Meowth
    • Additional Voices (voice: English version)
    • 2018
  • Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)
    Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
    6.3
    • James
    • Meowth
    • Professor Oak (voice: English version, as Carter Cathcart)
    • 2017
  • Drake Bell, Jane Lynch, Marc Thompson, and Erica Schroeder in Little Bird's Big Adventure (2017)
    Little Bird's Big Adventure
    5.8
    • Singing Voice Kiki (voice: German version)
    • 2017
  • Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
    Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
    5.9
    • James
    • Meowth (voice: English version, as Carter Cathcart)
    • 2016
  • Pokémon: Mega Evolution (2014)
    Pokémon: Mega Evolution
    7.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Additional Voices
    • 2015
  • Pokémon: Journeys (1997)
    Pokémon: Journeys
    7.6
    TV Series
    • James
    • Meowth
    • Carnivine ...
    • 2002–2015
  • Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
    Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
    5.9
    • James
    • Meowth (voice: English version, as Jimmy Zoppi)
    • 2015
  • Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014)
    Pikachu, What's This Key?
    6.5
    Short
    • Meowth (voice: English version, as Jimmy Zoppi)
    • 2014
  • Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
    Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
    5.5
    • James
    • Meowth (voice: English version, as Carter Cathcart)
    • 2014

Voice Actor - Dubbing

  • Pokémon: Journeys (1997)
    Pokémon: Journeys
    7.6
    TV Series
    • James / Meowth
    • Gary Oak
    • Professor Oak (English, English, English, English, English, English, English, as Jimmy Zoppi, English, as Jimmy Zoppi, English, as Jimmy Zoppi, English, as Jimmy Zoppi, English, as Jimmy Zoppi, English, English, English, English, English, English, English, English, English, English, English, English, English, as Jimmy Zoppi, English, English, English, as Jimmy Zoppi, English, as Jimmy Zoppi) ...
    • 1997–2023
  • Aria the OVA: Arietta (2007)
    Aria the OVA: Arietta
    7.5
    Video
    • Woody (English)
    • 2007
  • Shadow the Hedgehog (2005)
    Shadow the Hedgehog
    5.7
    Video Game
    • Vector the Crocodile (English)
    • 2005
  • Sonic X (2003)
    Sonic X
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Vector The Crocodile (English)
    • 2003–2005
  • Alien Nine (2001)
    Alien Nine
    6.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Kumi's Borg (English, as Jimmy Zoppi)
    • 2001–2002
  • Maetel Legend (2000)
    Maetel Legend
    6.2
    Video
    • Jam (English, as Jimmy Zoppi)
    • 2000
  • Space Travelers: The Animation (2000)
    Space Travelers: The Animation
    4.5
    Video
    • Black Cat (English, as Jimmy Zoppi)
    • 2000
  • Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena (1999)
    Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena
    7.2
    • Miki Kaoru (English)
    • 1999
  • Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997)
    Revolutionary Girl Utena
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Miki Kaoru (English, as Jimmy Zoppi)
    • 1997
  • Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1994)
    Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter
    6.8
    Video
    • Baki Hanma / Mitsunari Tokugawa / Underground Doctor (English)
    • 1994
  • Art of Fighting (1993)
    Art of Fighting
    4.7
    TV Movie
    • Lt. Toudou (English)
    • 1993
  • Gall Force: Eternal Story (1986)
    Gall Force: Eternal Story
    6.5
    • Exanon (English)
    • 1986

Script and Continuity Department

  • Pokémon: Journeys (1997)
    Pokémon: Journeys
    7.6
    TV Series
    • script adaptation
    • script adaptor
    • script translator
    • 2002–2022
  • Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020)
    Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
    6.4
    • script adaptation
    • 2020
  • Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
    Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
    6.3
    • script adaptor
    • 2009
  • Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
    Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
    6.4
    • script adaptation
    • 2007
  • Madeleine Blaustein in Pokémon: Gotta Dance!! (2003)
    Pokémon: Gotta Dance!!
    6.2
    Short
    • script adaptation
    • 2003

Videos12

Official Trailer
Trailer 1:27
Official Trailer
Pokemon the Movie: The Power of Us
Trailer 0:31
Pokemon the Movie: The Power of Us
Pokemon the Movie: The Power of Us
Trailer 0:31
Pokemon the Movie: The Power of Us
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Trailer 0:27
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Maetel Legend
Trailer 1:29
Maetel Legend
Revolutionary Girl Utena: Black Rose Saga
Trailer 1:19
Revolutionary Girl Utena: Black Rose Saga
Pokemon: The First Movie [Pok�mon: The First Movie]
Trailer 1:44
Pokemon: The First Movie [Pok�mon: The First Movie]

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Joseph Bakeoff
  • Born
    • January 4, 1954
    • Michigan City, Indiana, USA
  • Died
    • July 8, 2025
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA(throat cancer)
  • Spouses
      Martha Jacobi? - July 8, 2025 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Stephanie Nale
  • Parents
      Lyn Wilde
  • Relatives
      Thomas Cathcart(Aunt or Uncle)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Did the voice of seven different characters in the anime series "Slayers", the most prominent one being Prince Philionel.
  • Nicknames
    • Matthew Hart
    • Matt Hart
    • Joseph Bakeoff
    • Jimmy Zoppe
    • Joeseph Bakeofff
    • Jimmy Zoppi
    • Billy Bleach
    • Billy Beach
    • Carter Cathcart
    • Burton Halli
    • Nicole Cathcart
    • Carter James
    • Billy Beach and Jimmy Zoppi
    • Jimmi Zoppi

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