Kirk Thornton
Biography
Kirk Thornton, also known as Sean Thornton and Sparky Thornton, is an American voice actor born on May 13, 1956, in Portland, Oregon, USA. He has provided voices for English-language versions of Japanese anime films and television series. In addition to acting, Thornton co-directed the anime series Bleach alongside Wendee Lee and also serves as its narrator. In the realm of video games, he voices the character Saïx, a member of Organization XIII, in the Kingdom Hearts series, as well as Shadow the Hedgehog and Orbot. His known film and television credits include appearances in Arcane, Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting, and Code Geass. He has a total of 53 known credits on his filmography.
Career overview
Kirk Thornton is an American voice actor who provides voices for English-language versions of Japanese anime films and television series. Born on May 13, 1956, in Portland, Oregon, he is also known by the name Sparky Thornton and was born Sean Thornton.
Throughout his career, Thornton has worked on numerous anime and media productions. He co-directed the anime series Bleach alongside Wendee Lee and also serves as the narrator for the series. In the realm of video games, he voices Saïx, a member of Organization XIII, in the Kingdom Hearts series, as well as the characters Shadow the Hedgehog and Orbot.
His acting work spans various titles, with credits noted across multiple databases including film and television productions such as Arcane League of Legends, Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting, and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.
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66 titles- Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings (2024) as Shadow the Hedgehog (voice)
- Max & Me (2023) as Julius Kolbe (voice)
- TailsTube (2022) as Shadow (voice)
- TailsTube (2022) as Orbot (voice)
- TailsTube (2022) as Shadow (voice) / Orbot (voice)
- Arcane (2021) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps (2021) as Orbot (voice)
- Spycies (2020) as Vladimir (voice)
- Alien Xmas (2020) as Reindeer / Klepts / Audience (voice)
- Love, Death & Robots (2019) as Old Man (voice)
- Playmobil: The Movie (2019) as Ook-Ook (voice)
- Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Subway Surfers: The Animated Series (2018) as Mully
- The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover (2017) as Count Antonio
- This Is Us (2016) as Voice Over Actor
- Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) as Shadelock (voice)
- Hatched: Chicks Gone Wild! (2015) as Vik von Vulture (voice)
- The Nutcracker Sweet (2015) as Drosselmeyer / Commander / Mice (voice)
- Iesodo: Kindness (2015) as Jacob (voice)
- Clarence (2014) as Cab Driver (voice)
- Clarence (2014) as Buckey O'Neill / Hick 2 / Hick 3 (voice)
- Clarence (2014) as Gunnar / Hairyman (voice)
- Clarence (2014) as Buckey O'Neill (voice)
- Sonic Boom (2014) as Orbot / Additional Voices (voice)
- Monsuno (2012) as Beyal/Noah
- DC Nation Shorts (2012) as Bane (voice)
- DC Nation Shorts (2012) as Bat Man / Bane (voice)
- The Bat Man of Shanghai (2012) as Bane / Bat-Man (voice)
- The Bat Man of Shanghai (2012) as Mob Boss (voice)
- The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010) as Warlock / Cop (voice)
- 超蛙战士之初露锋芒 (2010) as Conner (voice)
- Happily N'Ever After 2 (2009) as Munk (voice)
- Superman: Red Son (2009) as Jimmy Olsen / Batman / Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) / Pyotr Roslov
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) as King Sanjay Rash / Rebel / Citizen (voice)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) as King Sanjay Rash (voice)
- Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008) as U.S. President (voice)
- Adventures in Voice Acting (2008) as Self
- The Toy Warrior (2005) as RJ (voice)
- What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (2004) as Voice Over Talent (voice)
- Immortal Grand Prix (2003)
- The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale (2002) as Charles / Junior (voice)
- Jackie Chan Adventures (2000) as Thug 2 (voice)
- Mon Colle Knights (2000)
- Digimon: The Movie (2000) as Gabumon / MetalGarurumon / Omnimon (Shared) (voice)
- Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie (1999) Writer
- Armitage III: Poly Matrix (1996) as Doctor (voice)
- Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play (1995)
- Street Fighter II: V (1995)
- Masked Rider (1995) as Recyclatron (voice)
- Masked Rider (1995) as Skull Reapers (voice)
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Juror / Will
- Power Rangers (1993) as Alien (voice)
- Power Rangers (1993) as Motorcycle Org (voice)
- Power Rangers (1993) as Spellbinder (voice)
- Power Rangers (1993) as Angelcon (voice)
- Hearts Afire (1992) as School Board President
- 8 Man - For All Lonely Nights (1992) as (english version)(voice)
- Sisters (1991)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Ron Checkic
- The Revenge of Al Capone (1989) as Reporter
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Forensic Man
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Policeman
- Hunter (1984) as Man
- Highway to Heaven (1984)
- Columbo (1971) as Police Technician
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kirk Thornton best known for?
Kirk Thornton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Arcane (2021), Alien Xmas (2020), Love, Death & Robots (2019), Playmobil: The Movie (2019).
When and where was Kirk Thornton born?
Kirk Thornton was born on May 13, 1956 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
How many credits does Kirk Thornton have?
Kirk Thornton has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2024.
What is Kirk Thornton's background in cinema and television?
Kirk Thornton, also known as Sean Thornton and Sparky Thornton, is an American voice actor born on May 13, 1956, in Portland, Oregon, USA. He has provided voices for English-language versions of Japanese anime films and television series. In addition to acting, Thornton co-directed the anime series Bleach alongside Wen...