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Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr

Transformers News: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 8:06AM CDT

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Wizard Universe has posted an interview with Voice Actor Phil LaMarr, in which he discusses his work as JAZZ in the upcoming "Transformers: Animated" cartoon. You can view the interview here.
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Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312439)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on August 29th, 2007 @ 8:16am CDT
I will allways associate Phil Lamar with MAD TV and him playing Green Lantern Jon Stewart in Justice League
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312463)
Posted by Silent_Magnus on August 29th, 2007 @ 9:34am CDT
Haha, I didn't know he did voice acting till now.

It's weird how many characters one person can play.

I loved the Hong Kong Phooey joke.
also I can relate to his remark about missing transformer.
As I was interested in transformers for most of my life,
but only got really into it last year.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312486)
Posted by StryderPrime on August 29th, 2007 @ 9:51am CDT
OK Time Out


So Ya telling me that Jazz will be in the Transformer Anime 2 as well?????????????
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312511)
Posted by Evil Phil on August 29th, 2007 @ 10:05am CDT
Whoa whoa time out.

Phil laMarr, THE Phil LaMarr, is going to play Jazz in the new series?

EFFING YES!!!
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312639)
Posted by Ericus Prime on August 29th, 2007 @ 12:00pm CDT
I liked his performance on Mad TV and Metal Gear Solid 2, he's a great choice for Jazz, "The King Of Cool!"
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312711)
Posted by Jazz-935 on August 29th, 2007 @ 1:57pm CDT
I'm just so frikkin' happy that JAZZ is actually in it. Being such a big jazz fan.. this is had made my day! yay!
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312729)
Posted by justynnbailey on August 29th, 2007 @ 3:01pm CDT
The thing about LaMarr as Jazz.....I could see him doing a Scatman Cruthers riff...but I could also see Jazz sounding like John Stewart/Black Vulcan....I'm cool either way...Phil LaMarr is one of the greatest voice actors of this generation IMO and it's cool to have him involved with TFs......
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312730)
Posted by justynnbailey on August 29th, 2007 @ 3:01pm CDT
The thing about LaMarr as Jazz.....I could see him doing a Scatman Cruthers riff...but I could also see Jazz sounding like John Stewart/Black Vulcan....I'm cool either way...Phil LaMarr is one of the greatest voice actors of this generation IMO and it's cool to have him involved with TFs......
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312731)
Posted by justynnbailey on August 29th, 2007 @ 3:01pm CDT
The thing about LaMarr as Jazz.....I could see him doing a Scatman Cruthers riff...but I could also see Jazz sounding like John Stewart/Black Vulcan....I'm cool either way...Phil LaMarr is one of the greatest voice actors of this generation IMO and it's cool to have him involved with TFs......
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312732)
Posted by justynnbailey on August 29th, 2007 @ 3:01pm CDT
The thing about LaMarr as Jazz.....I could see him doing a Scatman Cruthers riff...but I could also see Jazz sounding like John Stewart/Black Vulcan....I'm cool either way...Phil LaMarr is one of the greatest voice actors of this generation IMO and it's cool to have him involved with TFs......
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312733)
Posted by justynnbailey on August 29th, 2007 @ 3:02pm CDT
The thing about LaMarr as Jazz.....I could see him doing a Scatman Cruthers riff...but I could also see Jazz sounding like John Stewart/Black Vulcan....I'm cool either way...Phil LaMarr is one of the greatest voice actors of this generation IMO and it's cool to have him involved with TFs......
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312734)
Posted by justynnbailey on August 29th, 2007 @ 3:02pm CDT
The thing about LaMarr as Jazz.....I could see him doing a Scatman Cruthers riff...but I could also see Jazz sounding like John Stewart/Black Vulcan....I'm cool either way...Phil LaMarr is one of the greatest voice actors of this generation IMO and it's cool to have him involved with TFs......
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312735)
Posted by justynnbailey on August 29th, 2007 @ 3:02pm CDT
The thing about LaMarr as Jazz.....I could see him doing a Scatman Cruthers riff...but I could also see Jazz sounding like John Stewart/Black Vulcan....I'm cool either way...Phil LaMarr is one of the greatest voice actors of this generation IMO and it's cool to have him involved with TFs......
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312736)
Posted by justynnbailey on August 29th, 2007 @ 3:02pm CDT
The thing about LaMarr as Jazz.....I could see him doing a Scatman Cruthers riff...but I could also see Jazz sounding like John Stewart/Black Vulcan....I'm cool either way...Phil LaMarr is one of the greatest voice actors of this generation IMO and it's cool to have him involved with TFs......
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312737)
Posted by justynnbailey on August 29th, 2007 @ 3:02pm CDT
The thing about LaMarr as Jazz.....I could see him doing a Scatman Cruthers riff...but I could also see Jazz sounding like John Stewart/Black Vulcan....I'm cool either way...Phil LaMarr is one of the greatest voice actors of this generation IMO and it's cool to have him involved with TFs......
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312738)
Posted by justynnbailey on August 29th, 2007 @ 3:03pm CDT
The thing about LaMarr as Jazz.....I could see him doing a Scatman Cruthers riff...but I could also see Jazz sounding like John Stewart/Black Vulcan....I'm cool either way...Phil LaMarr is one of the greatest voice actors of this generation IMO and it's cool to have him involved with TFs......
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312756)
Posted by Damolisher on August 29th, 2007 @ 4:37pm CDT
Damn, how the hell many times did you hit reply?!
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312761)
Posted by JazZeke on August 29th, 2007 @ 4:47pm CDT
I'm really pleased to hear he's gained such a respect for the original source material, and for Scatmna Crothers as well. I'm so psyched about seeing Jazz back on the tube, and I can tell already, this was a great casting choice.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312767)
Posted by Damolisher on August 29th, 2007 @ 5:06pm CDT
It's kidna funny, I said ages ago when Jazz was announced for the movie that Phil LaMarr would be the perfect choice. I've kinda gotten my wish here.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (312873)
Posted by i_amtrunks on August 29th, 2007 @ 6:56pm CDT
Damolisher wrote:It's kidna funny, I said ages ago when Jazz was announced for the movie that Phil LaMarr would be the perfect choice. I've kinda gotten my wish here.


Who knew Kiwi's held such sway? :P

After reading his bio, I'm waiting with some anticipation to see what he brings to Jazz. I am expecting good things.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (313021)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on August 29th, 2007 @ 9:05pm CDT
Phil Lamarr is the man!
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (313025)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on August 29th, 2007 @ 9:10pm CDT
Who did he play in Metal Gear? I cant remember and its annoying the hell out if me.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (313059)
Posted by Night~GONE on August 29th, 2007 @ 10:06pm CDT
Cool I really like his voice acting. BUT I NEED SCOTT MCNEIL in there some where lol.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (313069)
Posted by Damolisher on August 29th, 2007 @ 10:15pm CDT
Scott McNeil won't be involved, since it's not being done in Canada. David Kaye is only in it because he does recording in the US AND Canada.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (313098)
Posted by Night Striker on August 29th, 2007 @ 10:51pm CDT
One thing I was interested in is that he doesn't want to do a riff on Scatman because he knows that there's no way to replace that voice. I'm glad he's going to give Jazz an updated sort of voice. I hope that he stays on for the second season and becomes a main cast member.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (313565)
Posted by Silent_Magnus on August 30th, 2007 @ 9:50am CDT
Megatron_Wolf wrote:Who did he play in Metal Gear? I cant remember and its annoying the hell out if me.


In Metal Gear Solid 2 he played Vamp, and he will be reprising his roll in MGS4.

But he actually auditioned for Dolph and Stillman before getting the part of Vamp.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (313577)
Posted by Unicron Singularity on August 30th, 2007 @ 10:06am CDT
lol, it's gonna be a bit difficult not thinking: "WTF, Jazz isnt Jazz! Its Vamp in disguise!!"

anyways, a bit out of the topic, but just gotta know: seibertron.com has been kinda slow lately though, but it isnt my internet connection's fault :S
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (313742)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on August 30th, 2007 @ 1:01pm CDT
Silent_Magnus wrote:
Megatron_Wolf wrote:Who did he play in Metal Gear? I cant remember and its annoying the hell out if me.


In Metal Gear Solid 2 he played Vamp, and he will be reprising his roll in MGS4.

But he actually auditioned for Dolph and Stillman before getting the part of Vamp.


Thank you. Vamp is a kick ass character im glad he back in MGS4.
But Back on topic, Im sure that'll LaMarr will do a way better job than who ever did jazz in the new movie.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (314433)
Posted by Elita One on August 30th, 2007 @ 8:22pm CDT
Damolisher wrote:It's kidna funny, I said ages ago when Jazz was announced for the movie that Phil LaMarr would be the perfect choice. I've kinda gotten my wish here.

Same here. At least he gonna give the character the respect he deserves.
Re: Interview with "Transformers: Animated" Voice Actor Phil LaMarr (315712)
Posted by Omega Scourge on August 31st, 2007 @ 1:07pm CDT
he should've done jazz in the movie

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