Vincent "Vinnie" Penna Jr., who has primarily performed using the stage name Wayne Grayson, is an American voice actor and director primarily known for his work at 4Kids Entertainment, Central Park Media, Media Blasters, NYAV Post and DuArt Film and Video.
Grayson played Joey Wheeler in the English-language version of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Tokageroh in the English language versions of Shaman King and Michelangelo in the 2003 TV series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Early life Grayson wanted to pursue acting as a child. He started doing impressions. He watched Second City Television as a child and cited Martin Short as a major influence.
Filmography
Animation/Anime Year Title Role Notes 1988–1990Denver, the Last Dinosaur TomAs Arturo Sandoval2000–2004Yu-Gi-Oh!Joey Wheeler, Shadi Shin, DartzEnglish dub2001Animation Runner KuromiHassaku HozumiEnglish dub2003–2009Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesMichelangelo2003Shaman KingTokageroh, Chrysler, Ronny of Team "Doom", FudouEnglish dub2003–2004Funky CopsAdditional voices4Kids dub2004Animation Runner Kuromi 2 Hassaku HozumiEnglish dub2004–2008Yu-Gi-Oh! GXSyrus Truesdale, Lyman BannerEnglish dub2005Emma – A Victorian RomanceRichard JonesEnglish dubWinx Club (original 4Kids series)JaredSeason 2 G.I. Joe: Sigma 6Buzzer2006Padre PioFather GuardinaEnglish dub2007RatatoingMarcelle ToingEnglish dub2008The Little Panda FighterSweet BearEnglish dub2008–2009GoGoRikiWollirikiEnglish dub2008–2011Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sBolt Tanner, Jesse Wheeler, Dr. Fudo, Bashford, Dr. LeBlanc, MalcolmEnglish dub2009Huntik: Secrets & SeekersGalen, Master Storm, Otto, Silent Soldier, Suit Member, Governor of Sutos2010–presentOctonautsPesoUS version2011Tai Chi ChasersLuka, AveEnglish dub2011–2014Yu-Gi-Oh! ZexalNelson Andrews/The SparrowEnglish dub2014–2015Astroblast! Comet, Morg, Bloodoo, Flash, additional voices2014Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-VPierre L'SupérieureEnglish dub2015Birdboy: The Forgotten ChildrenParrot, Rat Father, JonathanWinx Club (Nickelodeon revival)Tim (Timmy)Season 72016Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of DimensionsJoey Wheeler, Solomon MutoEnglish dub2016–2017World of WinxGomez2017Lu over the WallKujiraiEnglish dubMazinger Z: InfinityKoji KabutoEnglish dub2018Liz and the Blue BirdNoboru TakiEnglish dub2018–202044 CatsWrench, Milky, Choc, Brutus2019Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn KittyMiguelAs Arturo Sandoval2020Arte Angelo ParkerEnglish dub2021The Prince of Tennis II: Hyotei vs. Rikkai Game of FutureMasaharu NioEnglish dub2024Digimon Adventure 02: Digimon Hurricane Touchdown!! / Transcendent Evolution! The Golden DigimentalsArmadillomon, UpamonEnglish dub
Live-action Year Title Role Notes 1995XX: Beautiful BeastShuiEnglish dub1996Close Your Eyes and Hold MeTakayanagiEnglish dubUltraman TigaDaigo Madoka/Ultraman TigaEnglish dub2000Chelsea's ChappaquaJoe2006Thumb Wrestling FederationVini Vidi Victory, Gary the Intern2007Exte: Hair ExtensionsJiro TamuraEnglish dub2008Adventures in Voice ActingHimself2011Exorcists Local 667Flammi/Flammius2021New York NinjaRattail Man
Video games Year Title Role Notes 2006One Piece: Grand AdventureEneruEnglish dubOne Piece: Pirates' CarnivalEneruEnglish dub2009Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-ShelledMichelangelo, Krang, MetalheadTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-UpMichelangelo2012Max Payne 3The Local Population2013Thor: The Dark WorldFandral, Dark Elf 1, Einherjar 4Grand Theft Auto VThe Local Population2014Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of WarCole Wright2016Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel LinksJoey Wheeler, Solomon Muto, Syrus TruesdaleEnglish dub2018Red Dead Redemption 2 The Local Pedestrian PopulationUncredited
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