Matthew Mercer

Matthew Mercer, born Matthew Christopher Miller on June 29, 1982, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA, is considered one of the most renowned and influential figures in voice acting today. He began his career by taking small roles in English dubs of anime and video games at a young age. The reason he uses "Mercer" as his professional surname is to avoid confusion with another artist named "Matthew Miller" in the industry. Mercer's career gained significant momentum in the 2010s through iconic characters he voiced. In the anime world, he brought complex characters to life such as Captain Levi Ackerman in "Attack on Titan," Jotaro Kujo in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," and Kiritsugu Emiya in "Fate/Zero," earning widespread acclaim. In the video game industry, he provided voices for numerous important characters including Leon S. Kennedy in subsequent entries of the "Resident Evil" series, Cole Cassidy in "Overwatch," and Ganondorf in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom." These roles established him as one of the most sought-after talents in the field.

However, the project that transformed Matthew Mercer into a global phenomenon and redefined his career was the web series "Critical Role," which began in 2015. Born from the idea of live-streaming their own "Dungeons & Dragons" games with a group of professional voice actor friends, the project achieved unexpected success. Mercer took on not only the role of player but also that of "Dungeon Master". His deep world-building, unforgettable characters, and compelling narration transformed "Critical Role" from an internet show into a media brand with millions of fans. The success of "Critical Role" continued with Mercer and his team establishing their own production company, Critical Role Productions. Mercer serves as the Chief Creative Officer of the company, which has brought to life highly successful animated series such as "The Legend of Vox Machina", comics, books, and tabletop games.

Matthew Mercer, transcending his role as a voice actor, has left an indelible mark on popular culture through his storytelling and creative entrepreneurship, playing a pioneering role in the resurgence of tabletop role-playing games.