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My Take
Liam O'Brien is a genuine voice magician in my book. His improvised, fully inhabited characters on Critical Role show a performer who can conjure entire personalities with sound alone, which is a rarer gift than people realize. As someone who values the bridge between Japanese anime and English-speaking audiences, I appreciate how much of that work he's quietly shaped. He never needs his face on screen to command devotion; the voice does it. Add his writing and directing credits, and you get a multi-talented craftsman who earns his fandom honestly. I have nothing but respect for him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Liam O'Brien
- Name (Japanese)
- リアム・オブライエン
- Reading
- りあむ・おぶらいえん
- Born
- May 28, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- Belleville, New Jersey, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / voice actor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Liam O'Brien born?
Born May 28, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Liam O'Brien from?
Liam O'Brien is from Belleville, New Jersey, United States.
What does Liam O'Brien do?
Liam O'Brien works as actor, screenwriter, voice actor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.