Chris Hackney

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Chris Hackney is an American voice actor.

Biography

Chris Hackney is the English voice actor for Rauru in Tears of the Kingdom. He was originally born in Florida, but now resides in Los Angeles, California, where he works as a voice over artist.[1] He has featured in other Nintendo properties, playing the role of Boey, Dmitri, and Quan from the Fire Emblem series, Volkner in Pokémon Masters EX, and Magikarp in Detective Pikachu Returns.[2][3] Hackney has also provided the voice for N in Pokémon Evolutions, Avery in Pokémon: Twilight Wings, and Alec in Pokémon: Hisuian Snow.[2]

The Legend of Zelda Games

Game Position
Tears of the Kingdom Voice Actor (Rauru)[4]

Trivia

  • Chris Hackney has commissioned artwork of Rauru, which he sells signed copies of.[5]
  • Hackney owns a Tears of the Kingdom-themed Pro Controller for the Nintendo Switch, as well as the Tears of the Kingdom series Princess Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo.[6]

References

  1. "I'm Chris Hackney​, an American voice actor currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from Florida, I found my way to acting when in college for music and looking for more outlets for artistic expression, discovering an entire new world of creativity in acting. Several years of training and a cross-country move later, I've found my life and passion in voiceover." — Chris Hackney, [1] (web archive), Chris Hackney VO, published 2019, retrieved August 18, 2023.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Chris Hackney (web archive), Behind the Voice Actors, retrieved October 26, 2023.
  3. "Detective Pikachu Returns is out today and I’m back as voices all over this game. Most importantly, I GOT TO VOICE MAGIKARP!

    Thank you @mummynyan and @BangZoom for having me back in the Poke-saddle!
    " — @ChrisHackneyGGK on Twitter, October 6, 2023 (Archive)
  4. "It's been a few weeks, so time to start sharing beautiful art of my boy, Rauru. Still can't believe this is me. 🙏" — @ChrisHackneyGGK on Twitter, May 27, 2023 (Archive)
  5. "The new Rauru prints just arrived and they're gorgeous. I'll sign the orders I've already received and they'll be in hands soon.

    For those wanting one, they're still available on my @StreamilyLive shop.
    " — @ChrisHackneyGGK on Twitter, July 26, 2023 (Archive)
  6. "She is Beauty. He is Grace.

    Things are coming together, I guess.
    " — @ChrisHackneyGGK on Twitter, November 29, 2023 (Archive)