Robert Axelrod (May 29, 1949 – September 7, 2019), also credited as Axel Roberts and Myron Mensah, was an American actor. He was primarily known for his voice work, which included Digimon, having started voice acting for the English-language versions of anime in 1980; providing the voice of Lord Zedd, the main villain of the original Power Rangers series; and Finster, the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers monster maker. He also portrayed a Paul McCartney look-alike on the popular sitcom Family Matters, and later in his career appeared in several productions by comedy duo Tim & Eric.
Biography
He was born and raised in New York City. He has said that he wanted to be in the entertainment industry starting in kindergarten after first entertaining his classmates. He started acting in commercials and theater as a child. He then worked as a full-time guitarist in the early 1970s. Then in 1980 he got his start in voice over roles with Banner the Squirrel. He continued throughout the years performing on stage and in 1983 starred in the rock play All the Difference. In 1984 he started working for Saban Entertainment doing voice over and writing for programs including Wowser and Hallo Spencer, which he said were “the two finest products we produced.” His agency, Mobile Monicker Productions, noted that he voiced over 150 characters in his career.
Death
Axelrod died in Los Angeles on September 7, 2019 at the age of 70. He had been suffering from complications from a spinal surgery he had in 2018. He was survived by his sister.
Filmography
Anime
Animation
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | The Smurfs and the Magic Flute | Brainy Smurf | English version, Voice | |
| 1978 | Lupin the Third | Mamo | Voice | |
| 1979 | Manxmouse | Frank | English version, Voice, Uncredited | |
| 1980 | Tricks of the Trade | |||
| 1981 | Swan Lake | Hans | English version, Voice, Uncredited | |
| 1984 | Katy Caterpillar | Gilbert | English version, Voice | |
| 1984 | Lensman | Sol | English version, Voice | |
| 1985 | Victims! | Serial Killer #1 | ||
| 1986 | Bad Guys | Prof. Gimble’s Assistant | ||
| 1986 | Murphy’s Law | Hotel Clerk | ||
| 1986 | Sorority House Massacre | Larry | ||
| 1987 | Assassination | Finney | ||
| 1987 | The Danger Zone | Ronnie | ||
| 1987 | Neo Tokyo | Tsutomu Sugioka | (segment “The Order to Stop Construction”), English version, Voice | |
| 1987 | Death Wish 4: The Crackdown | Italian Restaurant Bartender | ||
| 1987 | Obsessions | |||
| 1988 | The Blob | Jennings | ||
| 1988 | Katy and the Katerpillar Kids | Gilbert | English version, Voice | |
| 1988 | The Big Turnaround | Guerro | ||
| 1989 | American Rampage | Coroner | ||
| 1989 | Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects | Security Guard | ||
| 1989 | The Lords of Magick | Pea Prince | ||
| 1989 | Midnight | Ozzie | ||
| 1989 | Fortress of Amerikkka | Gun Store Salesman | ||
| 1989 | Alien Private Eye | Scunge | ||
| 1990 | Chance | Gavin | ||
| 1990 | Repo Jake | King | ||
| 1991 | F.A.R.T. the Movie | Minister | ||
| 1991 | Zeiram | Kamiya | English version, Voice | |
| 1992 | Wishman | Murdock | ||
| 1993 | Beyond Fear | Vince Paige | ||
| 1993 | Rule No. 3 | Mark | Uncredited | |
| 1994 | Taxi Dancers | |||
| 1995 | Dead Badge | Pimp | ||
| 1995 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | Lord Zedd | Voice | |
| 1995 | Tornado Run | Don Pinsley | ||
| 1995 | Fatal Pursuit | Billy | ||
| 2000 | Digimon: The Movie | Armadillomon | Voice | |
| 2001 | Metropolis | Ham Egg | English version, Voice | |
| 2001 | Der kleine Eisbär | Seagull 3 | English version, Voice | |
| 2001 | Karma to Burn | Reggie | ||
| 2002 | A Light in the Darkness | Dr. Aberdeen | ||
| 2002 | Deep Freeze | Lenny | ||
| 2003 | Exorcism | Dark Prince | ||
| 2003 | A Light in the Forest | Judge Chester | ||
| 2004 | Innocence | Koga / Lin | English version, Voice | |
| 2004 | The Last Shot | Man | ||
| 2007 | The Anatolian | Club Owner | ||
| 2008 | Safety First: The Rise of Women! | Narrator | ||
| 2009 | The Revenant | Racially Confused Veteran | ||
| 2009 | Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy | Ultraman King | Voice | |
| 2009 | Fist of the North Star: The Shin Saga | Voice | ||
| 2010 | Space Pirate Captain Harlock 2 | Voice | ||
| 2010 | Space Pirate Captain Harlock | Voice | ||
| 2010 | Danguard Ace 3 | Voice | ||
| 2010 | Danguard Ace 2 | Voice | ||
| 2010 | Danguard Ace | Voice | ||
| 2011 | The Adventures of Nadja II | Abel | ||
| 2011 | The Adventures of Nadja | Abel | ||
| 2011 | Gaiking III | Emperor Darius | Voice | |
| 2011 | Gaiking II | Emperor Darius | Voice | |
| 2011 | Gaiking I | Emperor Darius | Voice | |
| 2011 | Frogtown | Ben | ||
| 2011 | Fist of the North Star: The Toki Saga | Voice | ||
| 2011 | Fist of the North Star: The Souther Saga | Voice | ||
| 2011 | Fist of the North Star: The Ray Saga | Voice | ||
| 2012 | Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie | Robert Axelrod | ||
| 2012 | Mommy’s Little Monster | Dr. Aberdeen | ||
| 2015 | Monday Morning | Mitch Katz | ||
| 2016 | The Vanquisher | Andrew Spencer | Voice | |
| 2016 | Boonville Redemption | Clyde | ||
| 2017 | The Clapper | Spider Parson | ||
| 2018 | Tales of Frankenstein | Dinu | ||
| 2019 | Induced Effect | Mr. Rodgers | (final film role) |
