Loren Lester
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Loren Lester is an American
actor of stage, screen, and voice, best known for his portrayal of DC Comics
superhero
Robin
(Dick Grayson
) and Nightwing
in the numerous Batman
animated series and features in the DC Animated Universe
.
Lester is a graduate of the Occidental College theatre department
and has voiced and appeared in hundreds of TV and radio commercials.
He began his career as a teenager; one of his early recurring roles was "Roy" in The Facts of Life
. He also provided the voice for Rick Gordon, Flash Gordon's
son, in the 1986 cartoon series Defenders of the Earth
and as Barbeque
on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
Lester also appeared in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
episode "The Quickening
".
Recently, Lester played the role of an ER doctor on Heroes in the episode "The Second Coming."
In 1990, he provided the voice for Jordan Knight
in NKOTB TV Series
.
Lester also voiced Hal Jordan
, Green Lantern
in the Eyes of Despero Episode of Batman: Brave and the Bold. He is also the voice of Iron Fist in the video game Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
.
Lester and his wife, Kelly, have three daughters. Loren Lester was also the voice of Gringo in the Don Bluth film Thumbelina
.
He also played one of the hall monitors and Miss Evelyn Togar (Mary Woronov
)'s yes men, Fritz Hansel, in the cult classic Rock 'n' Roll High School
.
Lester also was in the CBS
hit show, Criminal Minds
in the episode "Penelope" as surgeon #2.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor of stage, screen, and voice, best known for his portrayal of DC Comics
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
Robin
Robin (comics)
Robin is the name of several fictional characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, originally created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger and Jerry Robinson, as a junior counterpart to DC Comics superhero Batman...
(Dick Grayson
Dick Grayson
Dick Grayson is a fictional superhero that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and illustrator Jerry Robinson, he first appeared in Detective Comics #38 in April 1940....
) and Nightwing
Nightwing
Nightwing is a name that has been used by several fictional characters in the DC Comics Universe. It was conceived as a Kryptonian analogue to the character of Batman, with Nightwing's frequent partner Flamebird based on Robin...
in the numerous Batman
Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series is an American animated series based on the DC Comics character Batman. The series featured an ensemble cast of many voice-actors including Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., Arleen Sorkin, and Loren Lester. The series won four Emmy Awards and was nominated...
animated series and features in the DC Animated Universe
DC animated universe
The DC Animated Universe is a fan term that refers to a series of popular animated television series and related spin-offs produced by Warner Bros. Animation which share the same continuity. Most of these series are adapted from DC Comics properties...
.
Lester is a graduate of the Occidental College theatre department
Occidental College
Occidental College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887, Occidental College, or "Oxy" as it is called by students and alumni, is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast...
and has voiced and appeared in hundreds of TV and radio commercials.
He began his career as a teenager; one of his early recurring roles was "Roy" in The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life (TV series)
The Facts of Life is an American sitcom that originally ran on the NBC television network from August 24, 1979 to May 7, 1988. A spin-off of the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, the series' premise focused on Edna Garrett as she becomes a housemother at the fictional Eastland School, a prestigious...
. He also provided the voice for Rick Gordon, Flash Gordon's
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon is the hero of a science fiction adventure comic strip originally drawn by Alex Raymond. First published January 7, 1934, the strip was inspired by and created to compete with the already established Buck Rogers adventure strip. Also inspired by these series were comics such as Dash...
son, in the 1986 cartoon series Defenders of the Earth
Defenders of the Earth
Defenders of the Earth is an animated television series produced in 1986, narrated by Corey Burton and featuring characters from three comic strips distributed by King Features Syndicate—Flash Gordon, the Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician—battling the Flash Gordon villain Ming the Merciless in the...
and as Barbeque
Barbecue (G.I. Joe)
Barbecue is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's fire fighter and debuted in 1985.-Profile:His real name is Gabriel A. Kelly, and his rank is that of corporal E-4...
on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
Lester also appeared in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
episode "The Quickening
The Quickening (DS9 episode)
"The Quickening" is an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the 24th episode of the fourth season. It has an average fan rating of 4.5/5 on the official Star Trek website.-Plot:...
".
Recently, Lester played the role of an ER doctor on Heroes in the episode "The Second Coming."
In 1990, he provided the voice for Jordan Knight
Jordan Knight
Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight is an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer in the boy band, New Kids on the Block , and actor, who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s. He is best known for his distinctive falsetto style of singing, influenced by The Stylistics. After New Kids On...
in NKOTB TV Series
New Kids on the Block
New Kids on the Block are an American boy band from Boston, Massachusetts, assembled in 1984 by producer Maurice Starr. The band currently consists of brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood.New Kids on the Block enjoyed success in the late 1980s and...
.
Lester also voiced Hal Jordan
Hal Jordan
Harold "Hal" Jordan is a DC Comics superhero known as Green Lantern, the first human shown to join the Green Lantern Corps and a founding member of the Justice League of America. Jordan is the second DC Comics character to adopt the Green Lantern moniker...
, Green Lantern
Green Lantern
The Green Lantern is the shared primary alias of several fictional characters, superheroes appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The first Green Lantern was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell in All-American Comics #16 .Each Green Lantern possesses a power ring and...
in the Eyes of Despero Episode of Batman: Brave and the Bold. He is also the voice of Iron Fist in the video game Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
is a crossover fighting game developed by Capcom. It is an updated version of Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. After the events of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami disrupted the development schedule for downloadable content for the original game, the additional content was made into a...
.
Lester and his wife, Kelly, have three daughters. Loren Lester was also the voice of Gringo in the Don Bluth film Thumbelina
Thumbelina (1994 film)
Thumbelina is a 1994 American animated film directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman from a screenplay by Bluth based on Hans Christian Andersen's Thumbelina. The film was produced by Don Bluth Entertainment and was released to movie theaters by Warner Bros...
.
He also played one of the hall monitors and Miss Evelyn Togar (Mary Woronov
Mary Woronov
Mary Woronov is an American actress and writer. She is primarily known for her roles in independent and cult films. Woronov has appeared in over 80 movies, as well as numerous appearances in mainstream television series, such as Charlie's Angels and Knight Rider.-Early life:Woronov was born in the...
)'s yes men, Fritz Hansel, in the cult classic Rock 'n' Roll High School
Rock 'n' Roll High School
Rock 'n' Roll High School is a 1979 musical comedy film produced by Roger Corman, directed by Allan Arkush, and featuring the Ramones.The film starred P. J. Soles, Vince Van Patten, and Clint Howard...
.
Lester also was in the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
hit show, Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds is an American police procedural drama that premiered September 22, 2005, on CBS. The series follows a team of profilers from the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit based in Quantico, Virginia. The BAU is part of the FBI National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime...
in the episode "Penelope" as surgeon #2.