Taliesin Jaffe

American voice actor, ADR director, and Critical Role cast member — bringing characters like Percy de Rolo, Mollymauk Tealeaf, and Ashton Greymoore to millions.

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Taliesin Axelrod Jaffe (born January 19, 1977) is an American voice actor, actor, ADR director, and writer whose career spans anime dubbing, video games, live-action film, and the tabletop phenomenon Critical Role.

Voice actor working at a professional microphone in a recording booth
Taliesin is known for his distinctive vocal range and meticulous character work.

Known For

Critical Role

Percival Fredrickstein von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III, Mollymauk Tealeaf, Caduceus Clay, and Ashton Greymoore — four unforgettable characters across three campaigns.

Anime Dubbing

Directing and voice acting for Bandai, Geneon, and FUNimation titles including Hellsing Ultimate, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Rurouni Kenshin.

Video Games

Major roles in World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, League of Legends, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.

Live-Action

Child actor appearances in films such as Mr. Mom (1983) and Child's Play 2 (1990), plus numerous television guest spots.

Why Fans Love Taliesin

Beyond the credits list, Taliesin is celebrated for the emotional intelligence he brings to every role. Whether he's playing a gunslinging noble seeking revenge, a peacock-proud blood hunter, a gentle firbolg cleric, or a punk-rock earth genasi, his characters feel fully realized — complete with tics, contradictions, and genuine growth over the course of a story.

"The best characters aren't heroes or villains — they're people trying to figure out what they want and what they're willing to give up to get it." — Taliesin on character creation

Recent Highlights

  • Critical Role Campaign 3 — Playing Ashton Greymoore, a barbarian earth genasi of the Bells Hells party.
  • The Legend of Vox Machina — Reprising Percy de Rolo in the Prime Video animated adaptation.
  • Baldur's Gate 3 — Select voice contributions to Larian Studios' award-winning RPG.
  • Candela Obscura — Starring in the gothic horror actual-play series from Critical Role.
Dungeons & Dragons dice, character sheets, and miniatures on a tabletop
Taliesin is a lifelong tabletop roleplayer and one of the most thoughtful character builders on Critical Role.

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