D.C. Douglas
- Actor
- Director
- Editor
D.C. Douglas has built a fascinating and unconventional acting career spanning stage, screen, and the world of video games since 1985.
On the big and small screens, D.C. has made memorable appearances in peculiar and cult indie films likeSharknado 2: The Second One (2014)andDeadwater (2008),Aquarium of the Dead (2021)andIsle of the Dead (2016).As a TV "journeyman" he's guest-starred or recurred in over 50 shows, includingBoston Common (1996),The Bold and the Beautiful (1987),Z Nation (2014),andCSI: Vegas (2021).
Unexpectedly finding success in voice-over, D.C. stumbled into the field as a "career add-on" introduced to him by his commercial agent,Katy Wallin,in the early '90s. Notably, he's been featured in major commercial campaigns for Geico's "Real Person" series ('05-'08), Ashley Furniture Homestore ('03 - '06), and Experian ('16 - '18), alongsideSpongeBob SquarePants (1999)'sTom Kenny.
In the video game world, he's known as the conflicted Rayvis inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023),the the heart-string-pulling Geth, Legion, in theMass Effect: Legendary Edition (2021)trilogy, the voice of the iconic villain, Albert Wesker, in "Resident Evil" games from 2007-2019, and Kamoshida inPersona 5 (2016).
His anime roles have garnered him a dedicated fanbase as well, with notable performances as Yoshikage Kira inJoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012),Wooden Sword Ryu inShaman King (2021)and Praetorian inSuper Crooks (2021).Cartoon highlights includeTransformers: Rescue Bots (2011)andRegular Show (2010).
Originally from Berkeley, California, D.C. honed his craft in theater across the San Francisco Bay Area in the late '70s and early '80s. His family's rich history in the circus, vaudeville, and burlesque (thanks to his grandmotherGrace Hathaway) led him to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles.
He received formal training at the Estelle Harman Actor's Workshop from '85 to '89 and was an integral part of the highly acclaimed New One-Act Theatre Ensemble (Theatre of NOTE) from '89 to '93, where he also produced several plays and a few cabaret shows in the '90s and 2000s.
D.C. has also written, produced and directed numerous short films over the years. Most notably wasThe Crooked Eye (2009),starring Academy Award winnerLinda Hunt,which received several awards.
Politically, D.C. found himself in the spotlight in 2010 when he mocked the Tea Party movement on social media, garnering both fans and detractors. His appearances on Fox News'At Large with Geraldo Rivera (2003)and CNN'sThe Joy Behar Show (2009),further fueled the buzz.
This newfound popularity led him to create satirical political videos poking fun at bigotry ( "Burn A Koran Day" ), online misogynyAnne Thériault's the Feminist in the Wild (2015),and corporate greed ( "Why #OccupyWallStreet" which was aired onThe Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010)). During the Trump years he wrote, produced and directed 19 episodes ofBreaking News: Fake Trump Cartoons! (2017)featuring the voices of many popular voice actors, includingJason Marsden,Maurice LaMarche,Steve Blum,andRobbie Daymond.
Thanks to his popularity among video game and anime enthusiasts, D.C. frequently makes appearances at anime and culture conventions. Alongside countless appearances in the US, he has participated in events in Canada, the UK, Australia, and the Middle East.
On the big and small screens, D.C. has made memorable appearances in peculiar and cult indie films likeSharknado 2: The Second One (2014)andDeadwater (2008),Aquarium of the Dead (2021)andIsle of the Dead (2016).As a TV "journeyman" he's guest-starred or recurred in over 50 shows, includingBoston Common (1996),The Bold and the Beautiful (1987),Z Nation (2014),andCSI: Vegas (2021).
Unexpectedly finding success in voice-over, D.C. stumbled into the field as a "career add-on" introduced to him by his commercial agent,Katy Wallin,in the early '90s. Notably, he's been featured in major commercial campaigns for Geico's "Real Person" series ('05-'08), Ashley Furniture Homestore ('03 - '06), and Experian ('16 - '18), alongsideSpongeBob SquarePants (1999)'sTom Kenny.
In the video game world, he's known as the conflicted Rayvis inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023),the the heart-string-pulling Geth, Legion, in theMass Effect: Legendary Edition (2021)trilogy, the voice of the iconic villain, Albert Wesker, in "Resident Evil" games from 2007-2019, and Kamoshida inPersona 5 (2016).
His anime roles have garnered him a dedicated fanbase as well, with notable performances as Yoshikage Kira inJoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012),Wooden Sword Ryu inShaman King (2021)and Praetorian inSuper Crooks (2021).Cartoon highlights includeTransformers: Rescue Bots (2011)andRegular Show (2010).
Originally from Berkeley, California, D.C. honed his craft in theater across the San Francisco Bay Area in the late '70s and early '80s. His family's rich history in the circus, vaudeville, and burlesque (thanks to his grandmotherGrace Hathaway) led him to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles.
He received formal training at the Estelle Harman Actor's Workshop from '85 to '89 and was an integral part of the highly acclaimed New One-Act Theatre Ensemble (Theatre of NOTE) from '89 to '93, where he also produced several plays and a few cabaret shows in the '90s and 2000s.
D.C. has also written, produced and directed numerous short films over the years. Most notably wasThe Crooked Eye (2009),starring Academy Award winnerLinda Hunt,which received several awards.
Politically, D.C. found himself in the spotlight in 2010 when he mocked the Tea Party movement on social media, garnering both fans and detractors. His appearances on Fox News'At Large with Geraldo Rivera (2003)and CNN'sThe Joy Behar Show (2009),further fueled the buzz.
This newfound popularity led him to create satirical political videos poking fun at bigotry ( "Burn A Koran Day" ), online misogynyAnne Thériault's the Feminist in the Wild (2015),and corporate greed ( "Why #OccupyWallStreet" which was aired onThe Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010)). During the Trump years he wrote, produced and directed 19 episodes ofBreaking News: Fake Trump Cartoons! (2017)featuring the voices of many popular voice actors, includingJason Marsden,Maurice LaMarche,Steve Blum,andRobbie Daymond.
Thanks to his popularity among video game and anime enthusiasts, D.C. frequently makes appearances at anime and culture conventions. Alongside countless appearances in the US, he has participated in events in Canada, the UK, Australia, and the Middle East.
