Troy Baker

Early Life

Troy Baker, born on April 1, 1976, in the United States, is a multifaceted talent known primarily as a voice actor and musician. He began his career in voice acting with radio commercials in Dallas, which laid the groundwork for his future endeavors in the entertainment industry.

Career

Baker's voice acting journey took off when he was recruited by Christopher Sabat to work at Funimation, where he contributed to the English adaptations of popular anime series such as "Bleach," "Dragon Ball Z," and "Naruto." His transition to video games began with his role as Matt Baker in the tactical shooter series "Brothers in Arms." However, it was his performances in critically acclaimed games like "BioShock Infinite" and "The Last of Us" that solidified his reputation in the industry. In these games, he portrayed Booker DeWitt and Joel Miller, respectively, earning him significant accolades, including a VGX award for his role in "The Last of Us." Baker has also lent his voice to characters in various Marvel animated series and continued to expand his repertoire with roles in the "Uncharted" series.

Personal Life

In 2012, Baker married photographer Pamela Walworth, and the couple resides in Los Angeles. They welcomed their son in 2018, adding a new chapter to their family life. Baker's artistic journey continues to evolve as he balances his voice acting career with his passion for music, particularly in the alternative rock genre, as showcased in his album "Sitting in the Fire" and the single "Some Change."