David Kaufman (born July 23, 1961) is an American voice actor and performer. He is widely recognized for providing the voice of the title character in Nickelodeon's animated series Danny Phantom. Kaufman’s career spans multiple areas of recorded performance, and he is noted for portraying energetic youthful protagonists and supporting characters in family-oriented animation.

Career overview

Kaufman has worked professionally across animation, video games, and other recorded media. His credits include regular work in television animation and projects that require both character voices and spoken performance for interactive entertainment. Over the years he has developed a reputation as a reliable lead and ensemble voice actor capable of sustaining long-running roles.

Typical roles and style

His vocal style is often described as flexible and expressive, able to convey adolescent energy, comic timing, and dramatic emphasis. Such qualities make him a frequent choice for central young characters, narrators, and versatile supporting parts. In the studio he performs tasks common to voice actors: creating distinct character timbres, matching emotional beats, and performing multiple takes for timing and emphasis.

Notable work and importance

The best-known credit in Kaufman’s filmography remains the lead in Danny Phantom, a role that brought wider recognition and connected him with a generation of viewers. Beyond that signature part, he has contributed to many projects that rely on voice talent to define character identity and to support storytelling in children’s and family entertainment.

Contexts and contributions

Voice actors like Kaufman play a major role in contemporary animation and games: they shape character personality, make dialogue believable, and often perform multiple distinct voices within a single production. Kaufman’s work illustrates how sustained character performance and vocal versatility contribute to a show’s popularity and to the broader field of recorded performance.

Further information

  • For a concise professional overview and credits, see an actor biography or filmography listing: professional profile.
  • To explore the series that features his most famous role, consult the series page: Danny Phantom.

While the title role is his most visible credit, Kaufman’s career reflects the common path of working voice actors who combine lead performances with diverse supporting work in animation, games, and other recorded formats.