Jason Adam Griffith, professionally known as Jason Griffith, is a talented American voice actor and actor.
He is best known for voicing Sonic the Hedgehog, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Jet the Hawk in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise between 2003 and 2010.
He is also recognized for voicing characters in One Piece, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Vinland Saga.
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| Real Name: | Jason Adam Griffith |
| Stage Name: | Jason Griffith |
| Born: | November 29, 1980 (age 45 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Lakeline, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | White American |
| Height: | 6 feet (183 cm) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Carol Griffith and Mr. Griffith |
| Spouse: | Melissa Ryan (m. 2015) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Austin Liam Griffith, Julian Griffith |
| Occupation: | Voice Actor, Actor |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early Life And Education
Jason Griffith was born on November 29, 1980, in Lakeline, Ohio, United States.
He is the son of Carol Griffith and Mr. Griffith. He is of White American ethnicity, and his religion is Christianity. Information about his siblings has not been disclosed.
He developed an interest in acting and performance while growing up in Ohio and graduated from North High School in Eastlake, Ohio, in 1999.
He later pursued professional acting and voice-over work, eventually building a successful career in animation, anime dubbing, and video games.
Career
Jason Griffith began his acting career in 1997, making early appearances in film before transitioning into voice acting.
His breakthrough came in 2003 when he joined 4Kids Entertainment, where he voiced numerous characters in animated television series.
He gained worldwide recognition as the English voice of Sonic the Hedgehog and Shadow the Hedgehog in the Sonic X anime before reprising both roles in Sega’s video games from 2005 to 2010.
During the same period, he also voiced Jet the Hawk, becoming one of the franchise’s most recognizable voice actors.
Beyond the Sonic franchise, Jason has voiced Usopp and Yasopp in One Piece, Atticus Rhodes in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Primo and Aporia in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s, Cilan in Pokémon, Miyamoto Usagi in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tony Stark in Iron Man: Extremis, and Snake in Vinland Saga.
He has also worked with NYAV Post and DuArt Film & Video, expanding his career into anime, animated films, and video games while occasionally appearing in live-action television productions.
Awards And Nominations
- BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Awards – Best Male Lead Vocal Performance – Nominee.
- Served as the official English voice of Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega from 2003–2010.
- Earned international recognition for voicing Shadow the Hedgehog and Jet the Hawk.
- Recognized for extensive voice work across Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Personal Life
Jason Griffith, 45 years old, is married to Melissa Ryan.
The couple married on August 15, 2015, and they have two sons, Austin Liam Griffith and Julian Griffith. He generally keeps his family life private but has occasionally shared moments with his wife and children on social media.
He enjoys video games, animation, music, and spending time with his family.
He has also spoken fondly about his long association with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and remains close friends with former Sonic voice actor Ryan Drummond. His height is 6 feet (183 cm).
Net Worth
Jason Griffith has a net worth of $3 million USD.
His income comes from voice acting, acting, anime dubbing, video game performances, commercial voice-over work, convention appearances, and other entertainment-related projects.
His long-running career in animation and video games, particularly his portrayal of Sonic the Hedgehog, has made him one of the most recognizable voice actors in the industry.
Filmography
Selected Voice Roles
- Sonic X – Sonic the Hedgehog, Shadow the Hedgehog
- One Piece – Usopp, Yasopp
- Pokémon – Cilan, Brawly, Marcus, and others
- Yu-Gi-Oh! GX – Atticus Rhodes
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s – Primo, Aporia
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Miyamoto Usagi
- Chaotic – Tom Majors
- Vinland Saga – Snake
- Super Wings
- Hero Inside
Selected Films
- Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2006)
- Sonic: Night of the Werehog (2008)
- Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
- Turtles Forever (2009)
- Iron Man: Extremis (2010)
- 009 Re:Cyborg (2015)
- Psychic School Wars (2016)
- The Guardian Brothers (2017)