Top 20 Mark Hamill Voice Performances
#20: The Trickster
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Various DC Animated Projects
Over a decade after Mark Hamill first played the Trickster on the live-action flash-tv show, he was invited to voice the character for an episode of “Justice League Unlimited”. In a sharp contrast to his more famous DC role, this villain wasn’t seen as a legitimate threat. Heroes and bad guys alike wrote off the Trickster as a second rate prankster. While the character could’ve come off as obnoxious, Hamill made us sympathize for the villain whenever he was down. After voicing Trickster on “Unlimited”, the actor returned to the role several more times. We’re sure Hamill is always welcome to come back and crack another joke while playing this poor prankster.
#19: Larry 3000
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“Time Squad”
If you were ever curious what the famous “Star Wars” actor would sound like if he were a droid, then we have an underrated animated show for you. On “Time Squad”, Hamill played a robot named Larry 3000. The snooty character spent a majority of his screen time criticizing his allies and enemies. Throughout the show, it was fun to see the high and mighty character get humbled again and again. And since Larry 3000 was made out of metal, he could be rebuilt every time he took a hilariously hard hit. It’s tragic that Hamill’s robot never got the chance to meet a certain uptight Star Wars droid before the short lived show ran out of airtime.
#18: Stickybeard
“Codename: Kids Next Door” (2002-08)
This sugar coated pirate might be the sweetest villain that Hamill has ever played. Whenever Stickybeard sailed into the show, he tried to steal every piece of candy he could. While the cavity captain wasn’t exactly scary, his goals consistently brought him into conflict with the kids next door. Every time Hamill played Stickybeard, you could tell he was having a blast portraying the over-the-top villain. The voice captured all the stereotypical pirate mannerisms we’ve grown to expect without losing the actor’s trademark tones. It was always a delight to sail the sugary seas with Stickybeard.
#17: Art Rosenbaum
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“Invincible” (2021-)
We wouldn’t be surprised if fans didn’t catch who was voicing the world’s best superhero tailor right away. Normally, Hamill plays characters who steal scenes with their sinister actions or attention grabbing tones. But for “Invincible”, the actor delivers a very subtle performance. Art is a kind-hearted man who genuinely wants to connect with the godly beings he works for. Whenever anyone needs a shoulder to lean on, the tailor welcomes them into his shop with open arms. Hamill’s heartwarming Art performance serves as a great demonstration of his range. While he already knew he could play outlandish villains, this role solidified that he’s great at portraying side characters with a ton of heart.
#16: The Watcher
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“Darksiders” (2010)
Before the horseman of War could go on an epic journey to determine Earth’s fate, he had to agree to let “The Watcher” tag along. This vicious entity kept trying to push the main hero towards taking the most violent route forward. Hamill made sure that each and every one of The Watcher’s lines was dripping with sadistic glee. Despite being much less bulky than the horseman of war, the entity had no problem taunting the protagonist. While The Watcher may not be one of Hamill’s most well-known roles, it definitely deserves to be recognized. We certainly don’t agree with everything the Watcher says. But he had so much fun giving the hero grief that we couldn’t help but root for him.
#15: Arnim Zola
Multiple Marvel Projects
Whatever casting director thought it would be a good idea to ask Hamill to play an iconic Marvel mad scientist deserves a raise. We knew the actor was the perfect choice as soon as we heard Zola’s voice. Instead of bringing manic energy to the booth, Hamill made sure that the scientist sounded arrogant and confident. It was the perfect approach to play a hateful character who lived to bring his former evil organization back to glory. Zola also loved to stop and gloat about the mistakes his enemies were making. Since 2015, Hamill has voiced the scientist over a dozen times. Marvel executives clearly love what he brings to the table as Zola.
#14: Abraham Kane
“Motorcity” (2013)
In a futuristic version of America, a cruel businessman spends every waking moment trying to conquer the city that lies underneath a new version of Detroit. Abramam Kane is tasked with coming up with twisted plans to take out his foes while keeping his rage issues in check. While it would’ve been easy to write him off as a one-note villain, Hamill added a lot of texture to the role. Kane genuinely believed that his actions would ultimately benefit society as a whole. Unfortunately for his enemies, he didn’t care what they lost if it got him closer to winning the day. Although Hamill only got to voice Kane for a season, his nuanced performance made the big bad unforgettable.
#13: Chucky
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“Child’s Play” (2019)
Hamill gave one of the most terrifying performances of his career when he brought an iconic doll to life. When his Chucky first came out of the box, it genuinely sounded like a nice toy. But everything changed after Hamill’s doll learned about how violent the world was. Every time it committed an act of cruelty, its voice got just a little bit darker. After a while, his once sweet tones began soundIng like the stuff of nightmares. It was incredible to watch Hamill’s voice transform over the course of one film. While it would be great to see him return to the role, we’re not sure we’d be able to sleep if he were cast to play Chucky more frequently.
#12: Adrian Ripburger
“Full Throttle” (1995)
This point and click video game stood out from many others during this era, as it featured an experienced and well-known voice cast, with Hamill serving as the primary antagonist. The scheming and manipulative Ripberger is the vice president of a motorcycle company in the not-so-distant future, who aims to take control of the business with an evil plan involving betrayal and murder. Perhaps worst of all, he would change the company to produce minivans. Despite graphical and technological limitations of the time, Hamill gives a great performance in this cult classic.
#11: Skeleton King
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It was hard to choose which skeletal voice role deserved the biggest shoutout. Hamill did a great job at putting a new spin on Skeletor. But in the end, we think the actor deserves even more credit for originating the role of the Skeleton King. This ambitious conqueror had no patience for incompetent minions or brave heroes. If you got on the Skeleton King’s bad side, there’s no guarantee you’d see tomorrow. Hamill made every single world that came out of the character’s mouth sound absolutely horrifying. If you decide to revisit this role, be prepared for the goosebumps you’ll get whenever the Skeleton King speaks.
#10: Senator Stampingston
“Metalocalypse” (2006-13)
Although Senator Stampingston could’ve gotten lost on the dark side of Hamill’s imdb credits, the role stuck out because it was on such a unique show. “Metalocalypse” followed the fictional death metal band, Dethklok, and opposed to these rockers was a shady and mysterious group known as “The Tribunal.” As the primary member, Stampingston was featured in most episodes. Hamill’s stoic, devious portrayal brought a foreboding and dangerous sense to The Tribunal while being in stark opposition to the less logical members of the group, who had the tendency to fly off the handle.
#9: Alvin the Treacherous
“DreamWorks Dragons” (2012-)
Based on the popular film, “How to Train Your Dragon,” the “Dragons” TV show expanded on an already great franchise. The show added to the lore set up in the first film in a number of ways, which included bringing in a human antagonist, Alvin the Treacherous. This exiled Viking sought revenge against the village of Berk and its chief Stoick. Alvin managed to be an imposing presence, while somehow also bringing in a bit of humor as the nemesis to the series’ heroes. In later seasons, Alvin became a more complex character and shifted from complete villain into more of an anti-hero role, and Hamill’s voice work made the transition seamless.
#8: Wolverine
“X2: Wolverine’s Revenge” (2003)
It may surprise some to know that Hamill lent his voice to Marvel’s most famous mutant, Wolverine, in video game form. Ever the chameleon of voice roles, Hamill brought the gruffness and grittiness that Wolverine is known for to this video game, which - despite being released to tie into “X-Men 2” - was an original story that incorporated the larger Marvel universe. At the same time, the legendary voice actor added the perfect touch of humor to bring variety to his Wolverine. Along with his tough persona, Hamill managed to bring a sense of wonder and discovery to Wolverine as he attempted to piece together his mysterious past.
#7: Master Eraqus
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“Kingdom Hearts” franchise (2005-)
Fans of this video game series were thrilled when they first realized that Master Eraqus had a strangely familiar voice.. Within the franchise, Hamill plays a firm and caring keyblade master who seeks to train his pupils to fend off the forces of darkness. Although he has the best of intentions, his devotion to the light put him at odds with enemies who were once his friends. Hamill’s voice carries a ton of strength and authority. Whenever he’s pushed to his limits, he adopts a sharp tone that cuts deeper than any keyblade. Hamill’s masterful work made what could’ve been a typical mentor role into one of the most iconic performances in the franchise.
#6: Darth Bane
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“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” (2008-14)
Although Luke Skywalker has become one of the most iconic heroes of all time, Hamill’s voice acting career primarily consists of villain roles. In a climactic episode of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Hamill got to turn to the dark side as the Sith Lord Darth Bane. Fans of Bane, who had a rich history in the non-canonical expanded universe, were surely glad to see his canon appearance in “The Clone Wars.” The fact that Hamill provided the character’s voice was just the icing on the cake, making for an unforgettable episode of the series.
#5: Muska
“Castle in the Sky” (1986)
When Hayao Miyazaki’s 1986 adventure film, “Castle in the Sky,” was first released in America, it received a hastily thrown together, low-budget dub that failed to impress many. As Miyazaki started to gain a following in the United States, however, it received a much better voice dub, bringing in actors like Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, and of course Mark Hamill. As Colonel Muska, Hamill brought a sense of evil and despair to one of the few characters in Miyazaki’s films that was wholly unredeemable, filled with greed and unrelenting ambition. At the same time, Muska was also an incredibly fun villain and that’s largely because Hamill is so good at being bad.
#4: The Hobgoblin
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“Spider-Man” (1994-98)
It shouldn’t come as a shock to anybody that Hamill, who has voiced a number of villainous comic book characters, appeared as one of Spider-Man’s greatest foes in this awesome ‘90s cartoon. In a show with a number of straight-laced villains, Hobgoblin stood out thanks to his unhinged nature, perfectly portrayed by Hamill’s manic voice work. Hobgoblin proved to be a great foil for Spider-Man, as well as a number of other villains, betraying them and acting highly unpredictable every step of the way. This made him such an interesting and out of the ordinary foe, and he stole every scene he was in.
#3: Fire Lord Ozai
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“Avatar: The Last Airbender” (2005-08)
Airing on Nickelodeon, “Avatar” featured impactful themes and a number of complex characters. The show’s main villain was no exception and Hamill brilliantly portrayed a man obsessed with obtaining absolute power by any means necessary. As Ozai, Hamill managed to convey a terrifying and intimidating character bent on world domination, with little regard for anything other than his own ambition. He proved relentless in his pursuit for power, usurping the throne from his grieving brother and literally scarring his son, Prince Zuko. Even when the Fire Lord was kept hidden in the shadows, Hamill’s voice was more than enough to send a shiver up our spines.
#2: Skips
“Regular Show” (2010-17)
Every once in a while, Hamill will play a good guy. And in the world of “Regular Show,” who is a better guy than Skips? More often than not, Mordecai and Rigby find themselves in a tough situation. So they call upon their immortal yeti friend to get them out of trouble. Hamill manages to convey a wise and impressive figure that consistently seems to know the mysteries of the universe. It’s no wonder that Skips has become such a popular character, with Hamill’s zany attitude being a perfect fit for the show’s surreal and off-the-wall style.
#1: The Joker
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DC Animated Universe (1992-)
Few voice actors are as closely tied to iconic roles as Mark Hamill is to the Joker, playing the part in multiple films, TV shows, and video game adaptions for the better part of three decades. Despite multiple highly accomplished voice actors playing the part before and since Hamill’s take on the role, he will always be synonymous with the villain. Hamill manages to walk the tightrope between insane madman and devious mastermind with his frighteningly good voice work. His over-the-top devious laughter, bad puns, and general menace provide a perfect foil to Batman, or any number of other DC superheroes that the Joker has gone up against over the years.
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