Michael Gough

Michael Jonathan Gough (born December 3, 1956 in San Jose, California) is an American voice actor and musician affiliated with AVO Talent.

Raised in Silicon Valley, Gough attended UC Santa Barbara on an athletic scholarship and earned a master's degree in theater. He then performed in various regional theaters before pursuing a voice acting career. As a musician, he is capable of playing various instruments including the bagpipes, flute, piano, theremin, and tin whistle. He also placed first in college-level shot put and once coached former Olympic champion Caitlyn Jenner for the event.

Although Gough can perform different roles, his baritone pitch makes him a popular choice for mature male characters. Among the many roles done by him, he has voiced Gopher in Winnie the Pooh, Jin Uzuki in the Xenosaga series, and the titular hero in the Shrek video games.

Works

 * Mitsuhide Akechi - Samurai Warriors (including Xtreme Legends)
 * Nagamasa Azai - Kessen III
 * Zhou Yu - Dynasty Warriors 5
 * Additional voices - Super Swing Golf: Season 2