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Eric Vale was born on April 28, 1974 in Grand Prairie, Texas, United States. Public records list Eric Vale as a voice actor, dub director and screenwriter. That works out to 52 years old in 2026.
My Take
Eric Vale is one of those names anime fans recognize the instant they hear the voice, even if they never learned to spell it. To me, what's impressive isn't just the iconic roles, Sanji, Future Trunks, Shigaraki, but that he also directs dubs and writes scripts. That triple role makes him a quiet architect of how an entire generation in the West experienced Japanese stories. I find that kind of behind-the-scenes craftsmanship more compelling than fame itself. A Texan shaping global pop culture from the dubbing booth is a genuinely modern story, and I respect the discipline it demands.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Vale
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・ベール
- Reading
- えりっく・べーる
- Born
- April 28, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- voice actor / dub director / screenwriter
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.ericvale.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/ericvale
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric%20Vale
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4120482
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Vale born?
Born April 28, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Eric Vale from?
Eric Vale is from Grand Prairie, Texas, United States.
What does Eric Vale do?
Eric Vale works as voice actor, dub director, screenwriter.
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