Buchholz, Bob

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Buchholz, Bob

(Robert Buchholz, Bob Bucholz, Robert Bucholz, Robert Wickes, Robert Wicks)

PERSONAL

Original name, Robert Buchholz.

Career:

Actor, voice actor, writer, voice director, and story editor.

CREDITS

Television Appearances; Series:

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Voices of Zanzibar soldier and A Boa Qu soldier, Kido senshi Ganamu III: Meguriai sorahen (anime; also known as Mobile Suite Gundam III: Encounters in Space and Mobile Suit Gundam III: Place in the Encounter), broadcast in Japan, beginning c. 1982, released as a film, 1982.

(As Bob Bucholz) Various voices, Mad Movies with the L.A. Connection, MTV and Nickelodeon, beginning 1985.

(English version) Voices of Tokichiro Harajuku and photographer, Metal Fighter Miku (anime), beginning 1995, originally broadcast by TV Tokyo.

(As Robert Wicks) Voice, Kido senshi Gundam: Dai 08 MS shotai (anime; also known as Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team), Cartoon Network, beginning 1996, originally broadcast in Japan.

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Voice of Alfred Gurtlant, Battle Athletes Victory (anime; also known as Battle Athletes diaundokai), beginning c. 1997, originally broadcast by TV Tokyo, 1997–98.

(As Robert Wicks) Serial Experiments: Lain (animated), G4techTV, beginning 1998, originally broadcast in Japan.

(As Robert Wicks) Voice of Steve, Trigun (anime; also known as Trigun #1: The $$60,000,000,000 Man and Toraigan), Cartoon Network, 1998.

(English version; as Bob Bucholz) Voices of movie actor and director Hamaoka, Yume de aetara (anime; also known as If I See You in My Dreams), Tokyo Broadcasting System, beginning 1998, also broadcast by other networks.

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Voice of Gene Starwind, Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star (anime; also known as Outlaw Star), Cartoon Network, 2001, broadcast by Toonami (Great Britain), originally broadcast in Japan, 1998.

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Voices of laboratory technician, Memphis brother, Piccaro's henchman, and Tom Wiles, Kauboi bibappu (anime; also known as Cowboy Bebop), Cartoon Network, 2001–2002, originally broadcast by TV Tokyo, Bandai Channel, and Wowow, 1998–99.

(English version; as Robert Wickes) Voice of Jason Beck (some sources cite role as Beck Gold), The Big O (anime; also known as Big O and The Big O II), Cartoon Network, beginning 2001, originally broadcast by Wowow, beginning 1999.

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Voice of Jaburo officer, Kido senshi Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (anime; also known as Gundam 0083 and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory), Cartoon Network, 2002, originally broadcast by Bandai Channel, 1991.

(English version; as Robert Buchholz) Voice of Hubb Lebowski, Wolf's Rain (anime), Cartoon Network, 2004, originally broadcast by Bandai Channel and Fuji Television, 2003.

(English version) Voice of Paz, Kokaku kidotai: Stand Alone Complex (anime; also known as Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Kokaku kidotai: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig), Cartoon Network, 2004–2005, originally broadcast by Nippon Television Network, 2002, also broadcast by other networks, including YTV (Canada), beginning 2005, and Cuatro (Spain), beginning 2005.

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Duel Masters (anime), Kids Station and Cartoon Network, beginning 2004.

Television Appearances; Miniseries:

(English version) Voice of Lieutenant Heitaro Onizuka, Mouse (anime), originally broadcast in Japan, c. 2003.

Television Appearances; Movies:

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Voice of Ryu, Akira (anime), broadcast on Encore Action, originally broadcast in Japan by the Bandai Channel, 1988, released by Streamline Entertainment, 1990, also released by Pioneer Entertainment, special edition released as Akira: The Special Edition, Manga Entertainment, c. 2001.

Television Appearances; Specials:

(As Robert Bucholz) News crew member, Open Window, Showtime, 1991.

Voice, Chimp Lips Theater, Fox, 1997.

Voice, Chimp Lips Theater II, Fox, 1997.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

(Uncredited) Thug, "The Hero," Highway to Heaven, NBC, 1987.

Voice of second Roachman brother, "Family Picnic," Digimon: Digital Monsters (anime; also known as Digimon Adventure, Digimon 02, Digimon 03, and Digimon: Season 3), Fox, 2000.

(As Robert Buchholz) "Die Abrechnung," Rosa Roth, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (Germany), 2002.

Television Work; Series:

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Additional voices, El Hazard: The Alternative World (anime), broadcast in Japan, beginning c. 1998, released as a film, Pioneer Entertainment, 1998.

(As Bob Bucholz) Story editor and voice director, Digimon: Digital Monsters (anime; also known as Digimon Adventure, Digimon 02, Digimon 03, and Digimon: Season 3), Fox, 1999–2002.

Story editor and voice director, Duel Masters (anime), Kids Station and Cartoon Network, beginning c. 2004.

Television Work; Specials:

Creator and executive producer, Chimp Lips Theater, Fox, 1997.

Executive producer, Chimp Lips Theater II, Fox, 1997.

Executive producer, Gotcha, Fox, 1998.

Television Work; Episodic:

(As Robert Buchholz) Additional voices, World's Funniest Videos, ABC, 1996.

Film Appearances:

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Voices of Zanzibar soldier and A Boa Qu soldier, Kido senshi Ganamu III: Meguriai sorahen (anime; also known as Mobile Suite Gundam III: Encounters in Space and Mobile Suit Gundam III: Place in the Encounter), 1982, broadcast in Japan as a television series, beginning c. 1982.

(Uncredited) Prisoner, Heated Vengeance, Fries Distribution Group, 1985.

(As Bob Bucholz) Will, The American Scream, 21st Century Film Corporation, 1988.

(Uncredited) Bob, Zapped Again!, Pathfinder Pictures, 1990.

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Voice of Ryu, Akira (anime), Streamline Entertainment, 1990, also released by Pioneer Entertainment, special edition released as Akira: The Special Edition, Manga Entertainment, c. 2001, broadcast on Encore Action, originally broadcast in Japan by the Bandai Channel, 1988.

(As Bob Bucholz) Velor, Prison Planet, 21st Century Film Corporation, 1992.

(English version) Voice of Sakyo, Spirit of the Sword (anime; also known as Fight! Spirit of the Sword), 1993, originally released in Japan.

(English version) Voice, Jinzo ningen Hakaida (also known as Mechanical Violator Hakraider), Tokyo Shock, 1995, originally released in Japan.

(English version; as Robert Burchholz) Voices of Golden Cherry Boy and Jun's father, Tetsu no otome Jun (anime; also known as Iron Virgin Jun), Anime Works, 1998, originally released in Japan, 1992.

(As Robert Bucholz) Count Vlad, Sorority House Vampires (also known as Sorority House Vampires from Hell), Sierra Sky Entertainment, 1998.

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Voices of camera operator and actor, Perfect Blue (anime), Manga Entertainment, 1999, originally released in Japan, c. 1988.

(English version; as Bob Bucholz) Voice of Yamada, Devasday (anime), 1999, originally released in Japan.

(As Robert Wicks) Bidder, T. F. soldier, and T. F. controller, Sol Bianca: The Legacy, JONU Media/Pioneer Entertainment, 1999.

Voices of Andy, Uncle Al, second truck driver, male customer, second phone voice, squad leader, and voice mail operator, Digimon: The Movie (anime; also known as Digimon: Digital Monsters and Digimon: The Digital Monsters: The Movie), Twentieth Century–Fox, 2000.

Himself, Wag On (short film), Soaring Eagle Pictures, 2006.

(English version; as Robert Buchholz) Voice of Paz, Kokaku kidotai: Stand Alone Complex Solid State Society (anime), Manga Entertainment, 2007, originally released in Japan by SKY PerfecTV!, 2006.

Film Work:

(English version; as Robert Wicks) Additional voices, El Hazard: The Alternative World (anime), Pioneer Entertainment, 1998, broadcast in Japan as a television series, beginning c. 1998.

Voice director, Digimon: The Movie (anime; also known as Digimon: Digital Monsters and Digimon: Digital Monsters: The Movie), Twentieth Century–Fox, 2000.

English director, The Nutcracker and the Mouseking (animated; also known as Nussknacker und Mausekoenig), Anchor Bay Entertainment, 2004.

(English version; as Robert Buchholz) Additional casting and voice director, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (anime; also known as Advent Children and Compilation of Final Fantasy VII—Part Two—Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2005, originally released in Japan.

Script supervisor, Wag On (short film), Soaring Eagle Pictures, 2006.

RECORDINGS

Video Games:

(Uncredited) Voices, Xenosaga Episode I: Chikara he no ishi (also known as Xenosaga, Xenosaga Episode I Reloaded, Xenosaga Episode I: The Will to Power, and Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht), Namco Hometek, 2003, originally released in 2002.

(Uncredited) Voice of Darril Traubel, Front Mission 4, Square Enix, 2003.

Voice of Paz, Kokaku kidotai: Stand Alone Complex (also known as Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex), Bandai America, 2004, released in Japan by Sony Computer Entertainment, 2004.

(Uncredited) Voice of Bill Rizer, Neo Contra, Konami Digital Entertainment America, 2004.

(Uncredited) Voice of Caesar, Radiata Stories, Square Enix, 2005.

(Uncredited) Voices of George Hamilton and others, Biohazard Outbreak: File #2 (also known as Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2), Capcom Entertainment, 2005.

Voice, Conflict: Global Storm, 2k Games, 2005.

(Uncredited) Voices, Nano Breaker, Konami Digital Entertainment America, 2005.

(English version; uncredited) Voices of Alonso and Drak, Grandia III, Square Enix, 2006, originally released in Japan in 2005.

Video Game Voice Director:

Minna no gorufu portable, Sony Computer Entertainment America, 2004.

Constantine, THQ, Inc., 2005.

(English version; as Robert Buchholz) Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, Square Enix, 2006.

WRITINGS

Teleplays; with Others; Specials:

Chimp Lips Theater, Fox, 1997.

Chimp Lips Theater II, Fox, 1997.

Gotcha, Fox, 1998.

Teleplays; Episodic:

(As Bob Bucholz; with others) Mad Movies with the L.A. Connection, MTV and Nickelodeon, episodes beginning c. 1985.

Digimon: Digital Monsters (anime; also known as Digimon Adventure, Digimon 02, Digimon 03, and Digimon: Season 3), Fox, episodes from 1999–2001.

Rave Master (anime), Cartoon Network, beginning 2004, originally broadcast in Japan.

Bobobo–bo Bo–bobo (anime), Cartoon Network, 2005, originally broadcast in Japan, beginning 2003.

Battle B–Daman (anime; also known as B–Daman, Battle B'Daman, and Bedaman), various networks, including ABC Family Channel, Cartoon Network, G4techTV, YTV (Canada), beginning c. 2005, originally broadcast by TV Tokyo, beginning 2004.

Duel Masters (anime), Kids Station and Cartoon Network, episodes beginning c. 2005.

Screenplays:

(As Bob Bucholz) Reefer Madness II: The True Story, New Line Cinema, 1985.

Burakku jakku (anime; also known as Black Jack), Manga Films, 1996, released in Japan by Shochiku Company, 1996.

(With others; and adaptor with others) Digimon: The Movie (anime; also known as Digimon: Digital Monsters and Digimon: Digital Monsters: The Movie), Twentieth Century–Fox, 2000.

Sentou yousei yukikze (anime; also known as Yukikaze), 2002, originally released in Japan.

Video Games:

Rave Master: Special Attack Force, Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, 2005.

Fiction:

(With Michael Teitelbaum, Becky Olkowsky, and Jeff Nimoy) Web of Friendship (Digimon reader), Scholastic, 2002.

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