Rodger Parsons

Rodger Parsons is an American voice actor for the English-language dub of the Pokémon anime. From seasons one through six, he was credited as Ken Gates. He is a graduate of New York University and holds a BFA degree in Television, Motion Pictures, Radio.

Pokémon roles
Parsons was one of the original voice actors on Pokémon and the original narrator. He left halfway through the sixth season, but returned when and TAJ Productions took over the dubbing and distribution of the series.

Major

 * Narrator (EP001-AG020, AG146-present, M01-M05, M09-present)
 * (AG177)
 * Pop-Pop

Minor

 * Mr. Saridakis
 * King of Pokélantis
 * Tōkichi
 * Officer Jenny's police squad
 * Some of Pokémon Hunter J's henchmen
 * Mayor (DP057)

Pokémon

 * (SS019)

Other

 * Jamero

Video games

 * Announcer (Pokémon Battle Revolution)

Other non-Pokémon roles

 * Odin/Brahms ()
 * Intsrstills announcer ()

Trivia

 * Parsons is a member of Voices for Fosters alongside fellow Pokémon voice actresses Sarah Natochenny and Lisa Ortiz.