Trevor Jay Devall (born November 10, 1972) is a Canadian actor, voice artist and comedian whose work spans television animation, feature films, video games and anime dubbing. He is best known for providing the voice of the brash character Iron Will in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, and for stepping into the role of Shaw in the feature Open Season: Scared Silly, replacing another performer for that production. Devall's career combines character acting with comedic timing and an ability to produce a wide range of vocal colors.
Career overview
Devall has built a diverse portfolio working primarily in English-language animation and interactive media. He performs principal roles as well as additional voices, a common practice in the industry where a single actor may supply several distinct characters in a single episode or project. His credits include work on television series, direct-to-video films, and voice work for video games and anime, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary voice acting.
Notable roles and examples
Among his most recognized performances is the boisterous motivational speaker Iron Will, a character that highlighted Devall's capacity for exaggerated, comedic delivery. His role in the Open Season feature demonstrates another frequent aspect of his work: filling in or replacing other performers when productions require it. He is also credited with providing background and supporting voices on many ensemble productions, a skill that keeps animated worlds sounding varied and alive.
Style, technique and mediums
Devall's strengths include vocal flexibility, clear comedic phrasing and the ability to create distinct personalities through tone and pacing. He works across multiple mediums—television cartoons, theatrical and direct-to-video films, anime dubs and video games—each of which places slightly different demands on timing, emotional range and technical delivery.
Context and significance
As part of the Canadian and North American voice acting community, Devall represents the versatile, character-focused performer who contributes to many projects without always being a household name. His career illustrates how voice actors often move between lead roles, supporting cast work and replacement assignments, helping sustain long-running franchises and one-off productions alike.
Selected notes
- Birth: November 10, 1972.
- Notable credited character: Iron Will in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.
- Portrayed Shaw in Open Season: Scared Silly, filling in for another actor.
- Active across animation, games and anime dubbing.