Mike McFarland

?–2026

American voice actor, ADR director, and script writer known for English anime dubs including Dragon Ball Z and One Piece.

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Mike McFarland was an American voice actor, ADR director, script writer, and line producer who worked extensively in English-language anime dubbing. He was best known as the English voice of Master Roshi in Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, and as Buggy the Clown in One Piece, among many other roles across the anime industry.

Beyond performing, McFarland directed and wrote scripts for numerous anime productions, becoming a prominent figure in the English dubbing community. His work spanned decades and touched many of the most popular anime franchises distributed in North America.

McFarland died on September 10, 2026, at the age of 56, following a battle with brain cancer.

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Mike McFarland Dies: ‘One Piece’, ‘Dragon Ball Z’ Voice Actor Was 56deadline10 Sept 2026 · 18:21 UTC
Mike McFarland, ‘One Piece’ and ‘Dragon Ball Z’ Voice Actor, Dies at 56variety10 Sept 2026 · 19:47 UTC
Mike McFarland death: Beloved voice of Master Roshi in Dragon Ball Z and Buggy in One Piece dies aged 56independent-people11 Sept 2026 · 07:32 UTC