Jamie Marchi
A distinctive voice actress and ADR director known for bringing sharp, sassy, and often risqué anime characters to life for English-speaking audiences.
Born 1977 (age 49)·American voice actress·Birthday: October 8·Generation X
Biography
With a voice that can swing from deadpan sarcasm to explosive intensity, Jamie Marchi carved out a unique niche in the world of anime dubbing. Based in Texas, she became a staple of Funimation's productions, not just as a performer but as an ADR director and scriptwriter, shaping the tone of entire series. Fans recognize her for roles that often carry a wicked sense of humor or formidable power, like the devilish Rias Gremory in 'High School DxD' or the unapologetically crude Panty in 'Panty & Stocking'. Her work as a scriptwriter is particularly noted for its clever adaptation of Japanese humor and cultural references into relatable, punchy English dialogue. Marchi's career represents the behind-the-scenes artistry of localization, proving that a great dub requires not just a good voice, but a sharp pen and a director's vision.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Jamie was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jamie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Jamie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as the primary ADR scriptwriter for the popular anime series 'Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt', known for its creative and raunchy adaptation.
- Voiced Rias Gremory, the lead heroine of the long-running 'High School DxD' series.
- Directed the English dubs for several anime, including 'A Certain Scientific Railgun' and 'Strike Witches'.
- Provided the voice for Mt. Lady, the height-changing Pro Hero, in the English dub of 'My Hero Academia'.
Did You Know?
She is married to fellow voice actor and ADR director Chris Cason.
She originally studied to be a forensic pathologist before pursuing voice acting.
She is a self-described 'huge nerd' for tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons.
She has written scripts for video games, including 'Sonic Colors' and 'Fire Emblem Heroes'.
“I'm not just a voice; I'm a director who gets to shape how the story hits your ears.”
