James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969), also known by his initials JAT, is an American voice actor and podcaster. He is known for voicing Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank franchise, Fred Flintstone in various commercials, Tidus in the Final Fantasy X series, Shuyin in Final Fantasy X-2, Obi-Wan Kenobi in various Star Wars media beginning with Star Wars: Clone Wars, Wooldoor Sockbat in Drawn Together (2004–2007), and the titular character in the animated series Johnny Test (2005–2014) and its revival (2021–2022).
Early life and career Taylor grew up in Santa Barbara, California. He dropped out of high school. Taylor started performing stand up comedy at the age of 16. He later became a radio DJ and comedy writer for various radio personalities such as Jonathon Brandmeier, Mancow, Rick Dees and Howard Stern. Taylor eventually became a production director where he was focused on radio commercials. He worked at Premiere Radio Networks. He decided to become a voice actor after doing a radio commercial with voice actor Don Messick. Taylor decided to use his full name to distinguish himself from singer James Taylor due to Screen Actors Guild guidelines.
Voice acting career
Taylor began his animation voice acting career in 1997, appearing in numerous roles including Ratchet in the Ratchet & Clank video game series and Tidus from Final Fantasy X. From 2005 until 2011, Taylor voiced Fred Flintstone in commercials and promotional material following the death of Fred Flintstone's previous voice actor, Henry Corden in 2005. He was also the voice of the titular character on Johnny Test. Taylor is currently the announcer for Fox’s Animation Domination.
In 2013, Taylor published the book JAT 365: 365 Inspirations for the Pursuit of Your Dreams. In 2018, he began the podcast Talking to Myself.
Personal life Taylor is married. As of 2017, his wife Allison is also his manager. Together they have a daughter, Lydia, who was adopted from China. He starred in Animal Crackers alongside his daughter.
Taylor is a devout Christian and has discussed his faith on several occasions.
He contracted a black mold infection in 2005 which nearly caused him to lose his voice and took almost a year to recover.
Filmography Voice-over roles Film + List of voice performances in feature films Year Title Role Notes Source TMNT Leonardo Star Wars: The Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi, 4-A7, Medical Droid Foodfight! Doctor Si Nustrix Limited theatrical release Star Wars: The Force Awakens Obi-Wan Kenobi Lines redubbed by Ewan McGregor Ratchet & Clank Ratchet Animal Crackers Buffalo Bob Limited theatrical release Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Fake Slade Actor Character is identified as Shia LaBeouf within the film The King of Kings Matthew, Phillip, Thomas
+ List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films Year Title Role Notes Source Atlantis: Milo's Return Milo Thatch The Animatrix Ash, Raul Superman: Doomsday Officer Tucker Justice League: The New Frontier Captain Cold The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show Cricket, Weasel, Pig Classmate Bionicle: The Legend Reborn Berix, Vastus The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! Wooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer Gnomes and Trolls: The Secret Chamber Slim, Prickles, Hilda, Spike Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Tomar-Re Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Mr. Hudson Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League Barry Allen / Flash, DeSaad Lego Justice League vs. Bizarro League Closing Credits Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom Barry Allen / Flash, Sam Lane Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Cosmic Clash Barry Allen / Flash Lego Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood Chet Brickton, Narrator Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash Barry Allen / Flash Lego DC Shazam! Magic and Monsters Barry Allen / Flash, Dummy 2023Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! Jimmy Olsen, Rex Ruthor2025The Greatest Thing Ever: A Garden Cartoon MovieLenny the LionThe Christmas King!: A Garden Cartoon Movie
Animation + List of voice performances in animation Year Series Role Notes Source Johnny Bravo Various voices 2003–2007 Codename: Kids Next Door 10 episodes 2003Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?2 episodesTeen TitansOverloadEpisode: "Car Trouble"–2004The Powerpuff GirlsVarious voices5 episodes –2005 Star Wars: Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi, additional voices Static Shock Eddie Felson/Speedwarp Episode: "Now You See Him..." The Fairly OddParents Sprig Speevak / Crash Nebula Episode: "Crash Nebula" Justice League Unlimited Kaznian Private Episode: "Hawk and Dove" Game Over Various characters –2007 Danny Phantom Walker, Monster, Ghost Cops Drawn Together Wooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer, various characters My Life as a Teenage Robot Kenny/Y-K9, Oblivious Guy, Customer Episode: "Love 'Em or Leash 'Em" Duck DodgersRogue's Assistant, Lifomatica2 episodes Stroker and Hoop Ron Howard, Answering Machine Guy 2 episodes –2014 Johnny Test Johnny Test, various voices –2007 A.T.O.M. Axel Manning, Sebastian Manning, TIllian 52 episodes 2006The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyFred FlintstoneEpisode: "Modern Primitives"2006–2007Legion of Super HeroesMekt Ranzz / Lightning Lord3 episodesLoonatics UnleashedBugsy the Bug, Male Reporter (3)Episode: "In the Pinkster" Afro Samurai Yashichi Episode: "The Dream Reader" –2009 The Spectacular Spider-Man Harry Osborn, Frederick Foswell / Patch, Homonculi, Alan O'Neil Ben 10: Alien Force Raff Episode: "X = Ben + 2" –2011 Batman: The Brave and the Bold Green Arrow, Blue Bowman, Guy Gardner, Major Disaster, Wotan, Nabu, Jace, Arges –2014, 2020 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Rako Hardeen, others G.I. Joe: Renegades Sheriff Terry, Matty, Russel Clemens Generator RexTrig Student, Video KidEpisode: "Without a Paddle" ThunderCats Old Emrick, Khamai Episode: "Song of the Petalars" T.U.F.F. PuppyBiff, CitizenEpisode: "Dog Save the Queen" –2013, 2019–2022 Young Justice Barry Allen / Flash, Hawkman, Topo, G. Gordon Godfrey, Neutron, King Shark, additional voices Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters King Tritonus Randy Cunningham: Ninth Grade Ninja Randy Cunningham First few episodes only, lines redubbed by Ben Schwartz 2012–2020Doc McStuffinsBoppy5 episodes Teen Titans Go! Hadji, Benton Quest, Race Bannon Episode: "La Larva de Amor" Beware the Batman William Benjamin Episode: "Control" –2015 Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. Leader, Blastaar, Triton, Human Torch, Moon-Boy, Junior, additional voices Star Wars Rebels Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode: "Spark of Rebellion" Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered Barry Allen / Flash We Wish You a Merry Walrus Roofhowse Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero Additional voices Penn Zero: Part-Time Zero Episode 4 closing credits2015–2017Ultimate Spider-ManTriton, Molten Man, Blastaar, Leader, Hydro-Man, additional voices 2015–2019Guardians of the GalaxyCosmo the Spacedog, Yondu, additional voices 2016Turbo FastAnt Leader, GrasshopperEpisode: "The Ants and the Grasshoppers"SpongeBob SquarePantsNick FishkinsEpisode: "Sold!"2016–2018DreamWorks DragonsThrok, Trader Zachariah, various voices2016–2017Avengers AssembleLeader, additional voices3 episodesTransformers: Robots in DisguiseBoostwing, Crazybolt, Arnold, Teenage BoyBe Cool, Scooby-Doo!Mort, Teenage BoyEpisode: "El Bandito" Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer Count Wretcher, Maria LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos ThreatYonduTelevision film2017–presentThe Loud HouseVarious voices2017–2018Stretch Armstrong and the Flex FightersCircuit-Stream, Controller, Security Guard2 episodes2019–2022Lego City AdventuresTippy Dorman2019Victor and ValentinoChipEpisode: "The Collector"The CasagrandesPierre, Little BurgerEpisode: "Fast Feud" Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Eddie Episode: "Happy Birthday, Eddie!" The Lego Star Wars Holiday SpecialObi-Wan Kenobi, Ben KenobiLego Star Wars: Terrifying TalesBen Kenobi, Cozler Looney Tunes Cartoons Russian Dog –2022 Johnny Test Johnny Test, various voices Lego Star Wars: Summer VacationObi-Wan Kenobi, JawaBatwheelsToyman2 episodes Tales of the Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi 2024Mr. BirchumBrad4 episodesBatman: Caped CrusaderMarcus Driver, Client3 episodes2025Gabriel and the GuardiansMalachros
Anime + List of dubbing performances in anime Year Series Role Notes Source Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Muzu
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