A.J. Henderson

**A.J. Henderson** (born March 14, 1951) is a Canadian voice actor and voice director. He was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia.

## Biography

He is very prolific, having done voices for numerous anime, cartoons, and video games. He usually plays the roles of gruff old men.

His best known roles included Ed Crosswire and Grandpa Dave in *Arthur*, Sharky in *Sharky and George*, Baloo in *The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli*, Tik-Tok in *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz*, Sammie in *The Little Flying Bears*, Big Al Dente in *Samurai Pizza Cats*, Cy in *Ovide & the Gang*, Flip in *Maya the Bee*, Max in *Flight Squad*, Professor Leonard in *Tommy & Oscar*, Sgt. Folenfant in *Night Hood* and Gaspard in *The Mysterious Cities of Gold*.

He has also been doing voices for several films for The National Film Board of Canada and has appeared on camera in the films *Ford: The Man and the Machine*, *Champagne Charlie*, *Twin Sisters* and *Silent Hunter* and the hit television series *Are You Afraid of the Dark?*.

He has also worked as a voice director for several films, video games and television shows such as the popular cartoon series *Jim Button* and *Wunschpunsch*.

## Filmography

### Animation Dubbing

#### Animated Series

* *The World of David the Gnome* (1985-1986) - Holler, Garden Gnome (ep. 1, 22), Gnome (ep. 1), Father (ep. 5), Policeman (ep. 15), Siberian Gnome (ep. 16), Fido (ep. 25)
* *Ovide & the Gang* (1987-1988) - Cy Sly
* *Bobobobs* (1988-1989) - Ein, Doc Bone, Crew Member, Giant (ep. 1), Soldier Ant (ep. 2), Evil Vision (ep. 4)
* *Diplodos* (1988) - Santos, Additional Voices
* *The Little Flying Bears* (1990-1991) - Sammy
* *Sharky and George* (1990-1992) - Sharky
* *Gulliver's Travels* (1992-1993) - Dr. Flim
* *The Legend of the North Wind* (1992) - Captain Galar
* *Sandokan* (1992) - Giro-Batol, Rajah's Servant (ep. 3), Soldier (ep. 10-11, 13), Crocodile (ep. 12)
* *Spirou* (1993-1995) - Louis Legare, Mechanic (ep. 4), Clown (ep. 7), Sam (ep. 11), Additional Voices
* *Robinson Sucroe* (1994-1995) - Robinson Sucroe
* *Patrol 03* (1997) - Snap
* *Princess Sissi* (1997-1998) - Additional Voices
* *The Secret World of Santa Claus* (1997) - Balbo
* *Bob Morane* (1998) - Staggart
* *Papyrus* (1998-2000) - Additional Voices
* *Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King* (1999) - Sandy
* *Tommy & Oscar* (2000) - Professor Leonard
* *The New Adventures of Lucky Luke* (2002) - Snake Oil (ep. 1, 21), Cowboy (ep. 1, 3, 6, 11, 24, 46), Captain Stemolov (ep. 2), Governor (ep. 2), Soldier (ep. 3), Warden (ep. 3-4, 17, 32, 45, 47-48), Sheriff (ep. 4), Double Bill (ep. 5), Stationmaster (ep. 5, 21), Brooding Buzzard (ep. 7), Judge Elijah Crook, Jr. (ep. 7), Indian (ep. 7, 14, 48), A.B. Faria (ep. 9), Man (ep. 9), Reverend Calvin Rightstuff (ep. 10), Senator Bartholomew Haycock (ep. 14), Tax Collector (ep. 15), President (ep. 16), Guard (ep. 16), Salesman (ep. 16), Hank Hornet (ep. 17), Bobby McBean (ep. 18), Turnabout Chief (ep. 20), Store Owner (ep. 24), Piano Player (ep. 24), Grant's Assistant (ep. 25), Bartender (ep. 25), Mr. Coldmeat (ep. 28), Turniproot (ep. 28), Shopkeeper (ep. 29), Everett Loony (ep. 29), General Store Owner (ep. 29), Pappy O'Grinny (ep. 30), Emmett (ep. 32), Old Man (ep. 32, 39), Bert (ep. 35), Announcer (ep. 42), Indian Chief (ep. 45), Judge (ep. 46), Governor (ep. 49), Elmer McGillicuddy (ep. 52)
* *Kid Paddle* (2003-2006) - Grandpa Paddle
* *Fred's Head* (2008) - Additional Voices

#### Animated Films

* *John the Fearless* (1984) - Additional Voices
* *The Treasure of Swamp Castle* (1985) - Captain, Soldier
* *Cat City* (1986) - Tweed
* *The Pirates of Tortuga: Under the Black Flag* (2001) - Blackbeard, Prado
* *Pinocchio* (2012) - Alidoro, Seller

### Anime Dubbing

#### Anime

* *Bob in a Bottle* (1969-1970) - Tilly, Melon Seller (ep. 39a), Bullbeard (ep. 39b), Minister of Improbable History (ep. 44b), Additional Voices
* *Pinocchio: The Series* (1972) - Puppetmaster Sneeroff, Villager (ep. 4), Priest (ep. 6), Coachman (ep. 8), The Magician (ep. 9), Candy Shop Owner (ep. 9), Beggar (ep. 10), Jailer (ep. 19-20), Fisherman (ep. 21), Pet Vendor (ep. 23), Sneeroff the Carnival Owner (eps. 24-25), Additional Voices
* *Maya the Bee* (1975-1976) - Flip (Saban Dub)
* *Huckleberry Finn* (1976) - Thief (ep. 1), Bull's Owner (ep. 2), Tavern Customer (ep. 2), Sailor (ep. 4), Additional Voices
* *The Adventures of Albert and Sidney* (1979-2005) - Albert (Doraemon)
* *Astro Boy* (1980-1981) - Additional Voices (Cinélume Dub)
* *The Littl' Bits* (1980) - Grumpabit, Additional Voices
* *Belle & Sebastian* (1981-1982) - Inspector Corzaro, Additional Voices
* *The Mysterious Cities of Gold* (1982-1983) - Captain Gaspard, Kalmec (2nd voice; eps. 32-39)
* *Adventures of the Little Koala* (1984-1985) - Walter Kangaroo, Mr. Mayor
* *Bumpety Boo* (1985-1986) - Additional Voices
* *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz* (1986-1987) - Guardian of the Gates, Tik-Tok
* *The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli* (1989-1990) - Baloo, Vermillion
* *Peter Pan: The Animated Series* (1989) - Ancient King (ep. 12)
* *Christopher Columbus* (1990-1991) - Sailor (ep. 1-3), Signor Giacoval (ep. 4), Vecchio (ep. 4), Olaf (ep. 8-9), Captain (ep. 10), Herald (ep. 12), Captain Diaz (ep. 12), Soldier (ep. 14), Merchant (ep. 14), Luciano (ep. 15), Scholar (ep. 16), Duke of Medinacelli (ep. 17), Villager (ep. 20), Sailor (ep. 21-22), Gutierrez (ep. 23, 25)
* *Samurai Pizza Cats* (1990-1991) - Big Al Dente
* *Adventures of the Little Mermaid* (1991) - Bandit (ep. 18), Bert (ep. 18), Additional Voices
* *Three Little Ghosts: Afraid of the Dark* (1991-1992) - Papa Pierre
* *The Bush Baby* (1992) - Gideon

#### OVAs & Specials

* *The Little Twins* (1992-1993) - Additional Voices

#### Anime Films

* *Alibaba's Revenge* (1971) - Nibbler, Additional Voices
* *The Adventures of Panda and Friends* (1972) - Additional Voices (CINAR Dub)

### Voice Director

* Jim Button
* Kid Paddle
* Marsupilami
* The Secret World of Santa Claus
* Spirou
* Wunschpunsch

## External Links

* A.J. Henderson at the Internet Movie Database
* A.J. Henderson at the Anime News Network's encyclopedia