African-American Actresses Who Are Voices In Video Games

African-American actresses have provided voice and motion-capture performances for many of the most recognizable characters in the video game industry. These performers contribute to a wide variety of genres, ranging from massive role-playing games to competitive first-person shooters. Their work often involves extensive studio sessions to capture the nuances of dialogue and physical movements for digital avatars. This list confirms the various roles these actresses have portrayed in high-profile gaming titles. Their contributions have helped shape the narrative experiences of millions of players worldwide.

Debra Wilson

Debra Wilson portrays Cere Junda in ‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’ and ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’, serving as a mentor to the protagonist. Wilson also took on the role of the character Amanda Waller in ‘Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’. In the ‘Wolfenstein’ series, she voiced Grace Walker, a leader of the American resistance. Her performances are documented across various triple-A titles where she often provides motion capture. She remains a prolific performer in the modern gaming era.

Kimberly Brooks

Kimberly Brooks is a voice actress with contributions to several major gaming franchises. She provided the voice for Ashley Williams in the ‘Mass Effect’ trilogy, a role that spans multiple entries in the series. In the ‘Batman: Arkham’ series, she voiced Oracle, the information specialist who assists the main character. Brooks also voiced the character Daisy Fitzroy in ‘BioShock Infinite’. Her resume includes additional work in titles such as ‘No More Heroes’ and ‘Halo 4’.

Cree Summer

Cree Summer has a career in voice acting that includes hundreds of credits across animation and video games. She voiced the character Tidus’s Mother in ‘Final Fantasy X’, which is a prominent title in the role-playing genre. Summer also lent her voice to She-Hulk in ‘Marvel: Ultimate Alliance’ and Magma in ‘X-Men Legends’. Her vocal work is featured in various other projects, including the ‘Ratchet & Clank’ and ‘World of Warcraft’ franchises. She also contributed to the voice cast of ‘Diablo IV’.

Gina Torres

Gina Torres provided her acting skills to the ‘Destiny’ franchise as the original voice for the character Ikora Rey. She portrayed this Warlock Vanguard leader through the base game and several subsequent expansions. In ‘DC Universe Online’, she provided the voice for Wonder Woman, a central figure in the game’s narrative. Torres also voiced Vixen in ‘Lego DC Super-Villains’, further expanding her work in superhero-themed media. Her background in science fiction television has made her a recurring choice for digital characters.

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson voiced the character Billie Lurk in ‘Dishonored 2’ and took the lead role in ‘Dishonored: Death of the Outsider’. She also provided the voice for Elaris in the 2016 ‘Ratchet & Clank’ game adaptation. In the virtual reality title ‘Wilson’s Heart’, she played the character Elsa Wolcott. Dawson appeared as a digitized version of herself in ‘NBA 2K20’, where she participated in the narrative-driven career mode. Her involvement in these projects demonstrates a presence in high-budget interactive productions.

Erica Luttrell

Erica Luttrell is the voice actress for Bangalore, a playable character in the battle royale game ‘Apex Legends’. She also portrayed Empress Emily Kaldwin in ‘Dishonored 2’, serving as one of the game’s two main protagonists. In the ‘Steven Universe’ video game adaptations, such as ‘Steven Universe: Save the Light’, she reprised her role as Sapphire. Luttrell has also contributed voice work to ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ and ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’. Her work in both action and fantasy settings has led to a diverse gaming portfolio.

Cherise Boothe

Cherise Boothe provides the voice for Sojourn, a playable character in the ‘Overwatch’ series. She also performed the voice and motion capture for Sona, a warrior character in ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’. In ‘The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series’, she voiced the character Christa across multiple episodes. Boothe has additional credits in ‘Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors’ and ‘Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time’. Her roles often involve playing characters in narrative-focused titles.

Mara Junot

Mara Junot is known for her role as Sindel in ‘Mortal Kombat 11’, where she provided the voice for the fighting game character. She also voices Lisa, a primary character in the open-world game ‘Genshin Impact’. In the later entries of ‘The Walking Dead’ series by Telltale Games, she took over the role of Christa. Junot’s work also includes voicing Evelynn in ‘League of Legends’ and appearing in ‘God of War Ragnarök’. Her range allows her to voice a variety of characters across different genres.

Danielle Nicolet

Danielle Nicolet voiced the character Shaundi in ‘Saints Row: The Third’ and ‘Saints Row IV’. Her performance follows the character’s progression from a supporting role to a central figure in the story. Nicolet also provided the voice for Storm in ‘Marvel Heroes’ and ‘Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order’. In ‘Lego Marvel Super Heroes’, she lent her voice to the character Gamora. Her work is found in games that feature licensed comic book characters and open-world action.

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett voiced Aurelia Arnot, known as Six, in ‘Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege’. She portrayed the leader of the Rainbow unit in various cinematic sequences and mission briefings. Bassett reprised this role for promotional materials related to the game’s release. Her performance provided narrative weight to the tactical shooter’s instructional content. This role remains her most prominent contribution to the video game medium.

Sonequa Martin-Green

Sonequa Martin-Green appeared in ‘NBA 2K20’ as a featured character in the MyCareer story mode. She played the role of an advisor to the player character, providing dialogue for the cinematic scenes. Additionally, she voiced Michael Burnham in ‘Star Trek Online’, reprising her role from the ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ television series. Her involvement in these titles brings established television talent to the gaming industry. These roles highlight her transition between traditional acting and interactive digital performances.

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