Biografía
Spike Spencer is a globally acclaimed, award-winning voice actor with hundreds of credits across film, TV, animation, video games, and anime.
He is best known for his voice roles in video games, animation, and anime dubs, though he has also appeared on screen alongside four Academy Award nominees (two winners)—Sandra Bullock, Tommy Lee Jones, Frank Langella, and Alan Bates.
Spencer studied at the University of Houston for four years, earning a Baccalaureate Degree in the Honors Program as a Drama Major. After working on several independent films, he met Amanda Winn-Lee on the set of "Impostors," who encouraged him to audition for anime English dubbing at ADV Films.
His first role was supporting Prime Minister Mikoshiba in Super Atragon, followed by the lead role of Takateru in Suikoden Demon Century. In August 1996, he landed the iconic role of Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion—voted the #1 Greatest Anime Character of All Time by IGN.com in 2014—and has voiced the character for over 25 years.
Spike was also featured in the Netflix docu-series "Being Dad," produced by Chicken Soup for the Soul, which highlighted his marriage to Kimberly and the birth of their son, Declan.
An international public speaker and coach, Spencer specializes in Relationships—Communication and Connection in business, love, and life. He holds certifications as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coach, B.A.N.K.(TM) Trainer, and TimeLine Therapy® Practitioner.
With over 20 years of experience in real estate investing, Spike also coaches investors on cultivating successful mindsets.
He is the author of several books, including "FoodGame: A Man's Ultimate Recipe For Dating Success" (http://bit.ly/FoodGameBK) and "What Happens At The Con Stays At The Con...? VOL. II" (https://amzn.to/3bzQv6Y).
A passionate foodie, Spike began training to become a chef in January 2021.
He enjoys tennis—once ranked 11th in Oklahoma at age 13—is a sailor and adventurer, and occasionally dances. His travels have been extensive, including an experience where a Buddhist monk shaved his head at a monastery in Mt. Koya, Japan, purely on a whim.
