Taliesin Jaffe is a renowned actor, director, and producer, celebrated for his multifaceted career in film, television, animation, and video games. He is perhaps best known for his role as a co-founder, primary cast member, and executive producer of the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed show, Critical Role.
As a co-founder of Critical Role, Taliesin has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's vision and creative direction. His work on the flagship show has garnered widespread acclaim, and he has also executive produced the animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina, which is exclusively available on Amazon Prime Video.
Taliesin's journey in the entertainment industry began at a young age, with early appearances in films such as Mr. Mom, 2010, and Explorers, as well as television series including The Facts of Life, St. Elsewhere, and She's the Sheriff. As his career progressed, he transitioned into directing, working on projects like Hellsing, BECK, Street Fighter IV, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
In addition to his work as a director, Taliesin is also a talented voice actor, having lent his voice to a wide range of characters across various franchises. His impressive repertoire includes Blanka in Street Fighter, Darion Mograine in World of Warcraft, Thancred in Final Fantasy XIV, Basil Hawkins in One Piece, Ga'nar in Lords of War, The Flash in Injustice 2 and Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Aaron Terzieff in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Edward 'Edge' Geraldine in Final Fantasy IV, and countless others.
Throughout his career, Taliesin has received numerous accolades, including two Young Artist Awards for his roles in Child's Cry and The Facts of Life. He has also been nominated for three additional Young Artist Awards and a BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award for his outstanding performance in Fairy Tail: Priestess of the Phoenix.
