Stephen Stanton

Stephen Stanton is a prolific American voice actor and visual effects artist whose career has spanned over three decades. Born on August 22, 1961, in Augsburg, Bavaria, West Germany, he moved to the United States where he cultivated a dual passion for performance and technology. Beginning in 1985, Stanton first gained recognition behind the camera, working as a digital scanner operator on groundbreaking films such as Starship Troopers (1997) and Armageddon (1998) before transitioning to on‑screen voice work. His deep, resonant timbre and uncanny ability to mimic iconic actors made him a sought‑after voice double for talents like Tim Allen, Nicolas Cage, and Bruce Willis, allowing him to bring familiar personalities to animated series, video games, and theme‑park attractions. In the world of video games, Stanton’s portrayal of Sasha Nein in the cult classic Psychonauts and its sequel earned him a dedicated fan base, while his contributions to the Star Wars franchise—voicing Grand Moff Tarkin, Admiral Raddus in Rogue One, and Ben Kenobi in the Star Wars Rebels episode “Twin Suns”—cemented his status as a versatile sci‑fi voice talent. Beyond voice work, he has lent his vocal skills to Disney parks, portraying characters such as Stinky Pete on the Toy Story Midway Mania! attraction and Happy in the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Throughout his career Stanton has balanced cutting‑edge visual effects work with prolific voice roles, exemplifying a rare blend of artistic and technical expertise. His early years in Germany exposed him to European cinema, sparking an interest that later merged with American blockbuster production methods. As a visual effects specialist he contributed to titles like Alien 3, Batman Returns, and Cliffhanger, honing a meticulous eye for detail that informs his vocal performances. His dedication to both crafts continues to enrich contemporary media, and his expansive résumé showcases an enduring commitment to storytelling across multiple platforms.