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David Kaye

Known For
Acting
Born
October 14, 1964 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Active Years
1991–2025 (35 Years)
Total Credits
239 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 14, 1964 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada 239 credits
239
Total Credits
1991–2025
35 Years Career Span
158
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

David Kaye is a Canadian actor and voice actor. He was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Kaye is known for his animation roles, including Megatron in several Transformers series and Optimus Prime in Transformers: Animated. He has also voiced Professor X in X-Men: Evolution and Cronus in Class of the Titans. Additionally, Kaye has provided voices for various anime roles, such as Sesshōmaru in Inuyasha and Treize Khushrenada in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. He has also worked on video game roles, including Clank in the Ratchet & Clank series and Nathan Hale in the Resistance series. Kaye is also the announcer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

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Career

Career overview

David Kaye is a Canadian actor and voice actor. He has appeared in various animation roles, including several characters in the Transformers series, such as Megatron in five of the series. He has also voiced Optimus Prime in Transformers: Animated and Professor X in X-Men: Evolution. Additionally, he has provided voices for characters in other animated series, including Class of the Titans, Ben 10: Omniverse, and Avengers Assemble. Kaye has also voiced characters in the reboot of DuckTales.

In the realm of anime, David Kaye has voiced notable characters, including Sesshōmaru in Inuyasha and Treize Khushrenada in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. His extensive voice acting career also includes roles in video games, such as Clank in the Ratchet & Clank series and Nathan Hale in the Resistance series. Kaye's versatility as a voice actor has allowed him to take on a wide range of characters across various media platforms.

Throughout his career, David Kaye has accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 167 known credits to his name. His ability to adapt to different roles and genres has made him a sought-after voice actor in the industry.

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Career timeline

Iron Man and His Awesome FriendsMeet Iron Man and His Awesome FriendsLEGO Ninjago: Crossroads' Crosstalk
Batman: Caped CrusaderCreature CommandosRen & StimpyRen & StimpyRen & Stimpy
LEGO Ninjago: Dragons RisingNot Dead YetDigman!Carol & the End of the WorldFright Krewe
FarzarThe Wedding Veil
What If...?EternalsHe-Man and the Masters of the UniverseBen 10: Alien X-TinctionDC Showcase: Blue Beetle
Trolls: TrollsTopiaBen 10 vs. the Universe: The Movie
Green Eggs and HamGreen Eggs and HamGreen Eggs and HamGreen Eggs and HamGreen Eggs and Ham
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
DuckTalesDuckTalesDuckTalesDuckTalesSpringfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson
Ben 10Ratchet & Clank
We Bare BearsWe Bare BearsWe Bare BearsBe Cool, Scooby-Doo!Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
Last Week Tonight with John OliverEdge of TomorrowShazam!Shazam!Shazam!
Teen Titans Go!Teen Titans Go!Teen Titans Go!Teen Titans Go!Teen Titans Go!
Ben 10: OmniverseDC Nation ShortsDC Nation ShortsSword of the Atom
2 Broke GirlsDan Vs.Night of the Living CarrotsBen 10 / Generator Rex: Heroes UnitedBatman: Arkham City (The Movie)
Regular ShowRegular ShowRegular ShowRegular ShowRegular Show
UpBarbie and the Three Musketeers
Star Wars: The Clone WarsBarbie MariposaAt Jesus' Side
Transformers: AnimatedBarbie as the Island PrincessMartian ChildMax Steel: Dark Rival
PsychFantastic Four: World's Greatest HeroesClass of the TitansBarbie in the 12 Dancing PrincessesThe Ant Bully
SupernaturalBeing IanCoconut Fred's Fruit Salad IslandHot Wheels AcceleRacers: IgnitionHot Wheels AcceleRacers: The Ultimate Race
Battlestar GalacticaStroker and HoopSuperbabies: Baby Geniuses 2
Transformers: ArmadaThe Cramp TwinsDreamWorks 6 Spooky Stories CollectionHot Wheels: World RaceGreatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: Daniel and the Lion's Den
The Twilight ZoneMake Way for NoddyBarbie as RapunzelBreaking NewsLive from Baghdad
The Lone GunmenBroken SaintsBroken SaintsMVP 2: Most Vertical PrimateMan and Cat
Jackie Chan AdventuresHarvey Birdman, Attorney at LawHarvey Birdman, Attorney at LawX-Men: EvolutionKong: The Animated Series
So WeirdBeast Machines: TransformersFuturesportEscape from Mars
Cold SquadRoboCop: Alpha CommandoRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The MovieA Marriage of Convenience
Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionMummies Alive!ClonedMurder in My MindConvictions
The SentinelBeast Wars: TransformersHappy GilmoreSkysurfer Strike ForceCarpool

Full Filmography

239 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Kaye best known for?

David Kaye is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Iron Man and His Awesome Friends (2025), Meet Iron Man and His Awesome Friends (2025), Batman: Caped Crusader (2024), Creature Commandos (2024).

When and where was David Kaye born?

David Kaye was born on October 14, 1964 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

How many credits does David Kaye have?

David Kaye has accumulated over 239 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2025.

What is David Kaye's background in cinema and television?

David Kaye is a Canadian actor and voice actor. He was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Kaye is known for his animation roles, including Megatron in several Transformers series and Optimus Prime in Transformers: Animated. He has also voiced Professor X in X-Men: Evolution and Cronus in Class of the Titans. Additi...

David Kaye by the numbers

239credits
81films
158TV series
1991–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Regular Show (2010) as Reginald / Latin Teacher (voice) — aged about 45
  • Regular Show (2010) as Reginald (voice) — aged about 45
  • Regular Show (2010) as Chaz Melter / Guy #2 (voice) — aged about 45
  • Regular Show (2010) as Beta Max / Microfiche / Eniac (voice) — aged about 45
  • Regular Show (2010) as Cop / Body Guard #2 (voice) — aged about 45
  • Regular Show (2010) as Reginald / Keith / Announcer (voice) — aged about 45

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