JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Norio Wakamoto
Alexander Anderson, the Vatican’s most feared Regenerator and Alucard’s greatest rival in Hellsing Ultimate, is voiced by Norio Wakamoto in the Japanese version. Renowned for his booming voice, theatrical delivery, and commanding presence, Wakamoto brought an unforgettable intensity to Anderson’s fanatical crusade against vampires. His performance helped establish Anderson as one of the most iconic antagonists in anime history.
Date of Birth
October 18, 1945.
About Norio
Norio Wakamoto is a legendary Japanese voice actor and narrator whose distinctive voice has made him one of the most recognizable performers in anime. Before entering voice acting, he served as a police officer in Tokyo’s Anti-Riot Squad. Over a career spanning decades, he has become famous for portraying powerful villains, military leaders, and larger-than-life personalities.
Hometown
Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
- Alexander Anderson — Hellsing Ultimate
- Charles zi Britannia — Code Geass
- Cell — Dragon Ball Z
- Vicious — Cowboy Bebop
- Kougami Genjuro — Symphogear
- Celestial Spirit King — Fairy Tail
- Katakuriko Matsudaira — Gintama
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented major credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Hellsing Ultimate — Alexander Anderson
- Code Geass — Charles zi Britannia
- Dragon Ball Z — Cell
- Cowboy Bebop — Vicious
- Fairy Tail — Celestial Spirit King
- Gintama — Katakuriko Matsudaira
- D.Gray-man — Winters Sokaro
- Samurai Champloo — Bundai
OVA
- Hellsing Ultimate — Alexander Anderson
- Cross Fire Drama CD — Alexander Anderson
- Multiple classic anime OVA appearances throughout his career.
Video Games
- Code Geass game adaptations — Charles zi Britannia
- Dragon Ball game franchise — Cell
- Various anime adaptation titles connected to his television roles.
Critical Reception
Norio Wakamoto’s portrayal of Anderson is often praised for its overwhelming charisma and intensity. Fans frequently cite his battle speeches, scripture recitations, and confrontations with Alucard as some of the most memorable moments in Hellsing Ultimate.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Alexander Anderson Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Hellsing-Ultimate/Alexander-Anderson/)
- Hellsing Wiki — Norio Wakamoto (https://hellsing.fandom.com/wiki/Norio_Wakamoto)
- Wikipedia — Norio Wakamoto (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norio_Wakamoto)
- AVAC — Hellsing Ultimate Cast Listing (https://avac.moe/anime.php?id=777)
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Steven Brand
In the English dub of Hellsing Ultimate, Alexander Anderson is voiced by Steven Brand. Brand’s performance gave Anderson a memorable Scottish-inspired delivery, emphasizing the character’s religious zealotry, fierce conviction, and intimidating battlefield presence. His portrayal is widely regarded as one of the standout performances in the English dub.
Date of Birth
June 23, 1969.
About Steven
Steven Brand is a British actor, voice actor, director, and audiobook narrator. While many viewers know him from live-action film and television roles, anime fans recognize him as the voice of Alexander Anderson in both Hellsing and Hellsing Ultimate. His theatrical background contributed significantly to Anderson’s larger-than-life English characterization.
Hometown
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom.
Career Highlights
- Alexander Anderson — Hellsing
- Alexander Anderson — Hellsing Ultimate
- Richard Hellsing — Hellsing Ultimate
- Memnon — The Scorpion King
- Dr. Gabriel Valack — Teen Wolf
- Numerous audiobook narration projects.
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented notable credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series / OVA
- Hellsing — Alexander Anderson
- Hellsing Ultimate — Alexander Anderson
- Hellsing Ultimate — Richard Hellsing
Live-Action Television
- Teen Wolf — Dr. Gabriel Valack
- The Sandman — Marsh
- Various British and American television productions.
Films
- The Scorpion King — Memnon
- Saving Lincoln — Ned Baker
- Echoes — Lead role
- Joe Baby — Director and Producer
Critical Reception
Steven Brand’s portrayal of Anderson is frequently praised for its theatrical intensity and memorable accent work. Many English-dub fans consider his rivalry scenes with Crispin Freeman’s Alucard among the highlights of Hellsing Ultimate.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Alexander Anderson Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Hellsing-Ultimate/Alexander-Anderson/)
- IMDb — Hellsing Ultimate Cast & Crew (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564639/fullcredits/)
- Wikipedia — Steven Brand (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Brand)
Social Media
No verified official public social media profiles were consistently documented from available sources.
