Lex Lang
A versatile voice actor whose range stretches from the manic evil of Dr. Neo Cortex to the cool menace of anime villains like Suguru Geto.
Born 1965 (age 61)·American voice actor·Birthday: November 12·Generation X
Biography
Lex Lang's voice is a chameleon in the world of animation and gaming, capable of shifting from unhinged comedy to chilling villainy in a breath. Based in Los Angeles, he built his career not with a single iconic role, but with a vast portfolio of characters that showcase his technical skill and adaptability. While he is perhaps best known to gamers as the scheming, egg-headed Dr. Neo Cortex in the "Crash Bandicoot" series, his resume is a tour of beloved franchises. He brought a metallic gravitas to Ecliptor in "Power Rangers in Space," lent his smooth tones to Lupin III's partner Goemon, and in recent years, has become a sought-after talent for anime dubbing, delivering a standout performance as the complex antagonist Suguru Geto in "Jujutsu Kaisen." Beyond performing, Lang has also directed voice sessions, using his experience to guide other actors. His career is a testament to the power of a skilled, reliable voice artist who can bring depth and personality to any script.
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.
Lex was born in 1965, 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 Lex Was Born
The biggest hits of 1965
#1 Movie
The Sound of Music
Best Picture
The Sound of Music
#1 TV Show
Bonanza
Lex's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1965Born
US sends combat troops to Vietnam
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $13,600Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" — The Rolling StonesBest Picture: The Sound of Music
1970Started school
First Earth Day; The Beatles break up
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $17,000Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Bridge over Troubled Water" — Simon & GarfunkelBest Picture: Patton
1978Became a teenager
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1981Could drive
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1983Could vote
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1986Turned 21
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1995Turned 30
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2005Turned 40
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2015Turned 50
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 60
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 61 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Voiced the primary antagonist, Dr. Neo Cortex, across numerous entries in the globally popular Crash Bandicoot video game franchise.
- Provided the English voice for the sophisticated thief Goemon Ishikawa in the "Lupin the Third" series and films.
- Directed voiceover sessions for several anime dubs and video games, including work on the "Street Fighter" series.
- Portrayed the powerful and manipulative sorcerer Suguru Geto in the English dub of the hit anime "Jujutsu Kaisen."
Did You Know?
He is a classically trained singer and has performed in musical theater productions.
Lang is a skilled martial artist, holding a black belt in Taekwondo, which he says helps with breath control for voice work.
He met his wife, voice actress Wendee Lee, on a voiceover job early in his career.
Before focusing on voice acting, he worked as a radio DJ and did on-camera commercial work.
“My job is to find the truth in someone else's crazy idea.”
