Greg Baldwin is an American actor known for his stage work and for taking on prominent voice roles in animation and video games. Born in Grants, New Mexico, he was raised in Spring, Texas and later settled in the San Fernando Valley. Over several decades Baldwin has combined live performance with a steady career in voice acting, stepping into established characters and originating new ones in TV and interactive media. For more detail about his early life see birthplace and upbringing and general profile information at actor pages.
Stage career and theatrical work
Baldwin’s background is rooted in theatre. He has appeared in a wide range of plays and musicals, performing both comedic and dramatic parts. Among his stage credits are character roles such as Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors and Count Otto von Bruno in Bullshot Crummond. He has also taken on roles in contemporary and classic dramas, including a performance in Neil Simon’s Fools, which can be referenced via production listings. His stage experience has informed his vocal versatility and timing in recorded media.
Animation and signature voice roles
Baldwin is perhaps best known in popular culture for assuming high-profile animated roles after the original actor passed away. He was chosen to continue the voice of Uncle Iroh on Avatar: The Last Airbender following the death of Mako, and he also voiced Aku for the final season of Samurai Jack. These transitions required careful interpretation of established performances, a task Baldwin has discussed when interviewed about succeeding Mako; see background on the original performance at Mako and Baldwin’s work on Iroh at Iroh role and on Aku at Samurai Jack.
Other screen and voice credits
Beyond those signature roles, Baldwin has voiced characters in many animated series and video games. Notable television credits include Boris the Cosmonaut Monkey in Brandy & Mr. Whiskers, Daddy Bailey in Xiaolin Showdown, and Jack M. Crazyfish on SpongeBob SquarePants (see animation credits at Brandy & Mr. Whiskers). In video games his voice appears in titles such as Rainbow Six: Lockdown, F.E.A.R., and Bioshock, where his range has been used for supporting characters, narration, and incidental voices.
Notable characters and recurring work
- Uncle Iroh on Avatar: The Last Airbender — continuation of a beloved role (Iroh details).
- Aku in the final season of Samurai Jack — stepping in to complete a long-running antagonist (Samurai Jack info).
- Tera Sinube, an ancient Jedi Master in Star Wars: The Clone Wars — animated franchise work (Tera Sinube).
Personal life, education, and approach
Baldwin studied at the University of Houston, a background that contributed to his theatrical training; see academic details at University of Houston. He is married to Melissa Baldwin and they have two children, Sydney and Cooper. Baldwin’s approach to performing established characters is often described as respectful and adaptive: he aims to preserve the spirit of a role while bringing his own disciplined choices to voice, rhythm, and phrasing. He continues to live and work in the greater Los Angeles area; additional local context is available at San Fernando Valley.
For further reading about specific productions, interviews, or credits, consult industry and production listings as well as archives for animated series and game credits; sample reference pages include biographical entry and professional profiles. Baldwin’s career illustrates a common path for actors who balance live theatre with voice work, and his stewardship of several iconic roles has made him a recognizable figure among animation and genre fans.