Who is your favorite Donatello voice actor of all time?

[pannoni1]

Remember the Leonardo and Michelangelo voice actor polls? Well now its time for a geeky one, Donatello. He did have one replacement in the 1987 series and the Golden Harvest movies, so he wasn't as consistant as Leo and Don, but still more dependable than Raphael. Please vote and discuss about why you feel his Donny voice is better than the rest!

[Jester]

Though Sam Regal was the VA who moved Donnie up to 2nd place in my TMNT favorites list, I'd be remiss not to give this to one of my all time favorites, Rob Paulsen.

I'd say I like his Donatello even more then I liked his Raphael.

[ToTheNines]

Sam Regal. Even though I pretty much love them all, I didn't even have to think about this one. Sam nailed the character. I "hear" his voice when reading Don in the IDW and Mirage comics.

[zodiac brave]

i always hear corey feldman or barry gordon. tho, rob's take is, too, becoming a fave. but honestly, when reading the comics, old, new, archie, whatever it is, i mostly hear feldman.

[Bauer536]

Sometimes, I hear Sam Riegal, but I didn't like his voice that much. Corey Feldman's doesn't go with the character. Mitchell Whitfield was okay because he actually made Donnie sound geeky. I do like the Donatello in the second movie (Adam Carl), but there are times where it can sound like Sam Riegal. So, if I want both a Sam Riegal or Mitchell Whitfield, somehow I get Rob Paulsen. His Donatello stands out because he's geeky AND socially awkward.

Face it - Rob is "da man.":tcool:

[Red-eyed Jaguar]

Ow..difficult choice. I vacillate between Barry Gordon and Rob Paulsen..at the end I chose Gordon just becuse he could give Donatello so many different voices. But Paulsen is of course amazing too! They're both Nr. 1 for me ^^

[Yorae]

Sam Riegal for me. Thanks to him, 2k3 Don is the definitive Don for me.

[CyberCubed]

Definitely Barry Gordon from the OT. For once Donatello was NOT given a, "Stereotype nerdy or soft-spoken" voice.

Barry Gordon's Donatello was the most outspoken, had leadership qualities, had a temper, and had excellent range in his voice.

Barry Gordon's Donatello doesn't get enough praise. THAT's how Donatello should be, not the, "soft-spoken and somewhat nerdy" type of voices he gets in other incarnations.

[Jephael]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with everything CyberCubed just said!

[ToTheNines]

Did you guys know that most of Donatello's voice actors are Jewish?

[Irishmile]

This one is really hard... Barry's Don is so burned into my minds ear its hard not to hear his voice when I read Donnie while I read comics.. But Rob's Donnie is just as good IMO that I just can't choose between the two... Corey Feldmen is my solid third pick though.

[snake]

Rob paulson for the win! I love his voice

[CyberCubed]

Yeah, Rob Paulsen's Don doesn't even sound like Raph anymore, it has its own distinct tone.

I still say Barry Gordon is the best for the reasons I listed above, and Sam Regal's is perfect for the 4kids and Mirage incarnations.

[Icebot]

My favorite is Sam Reigel.

I also like Rob Paulson but I like him better as Raphael.

[TurtleTitan97]

I voted for Rob Paulsen. 2k12 Donnie is my favorite version of the character yet, and I think Paulsen fits Donnie perfectly.:tsmile:

[cryan]

While I love Rob as the new Donatello, It Berry Gordon for me.

[RaphAndDonnie]

Me being me, I had to vote for Rob, even though I do enjoy Berry Gordon and Corey Feldman wasn't too bad IMO.

[Xav]

Did you guys know that most of Donatello's voice actors are Jewish?What are you getting at?

[Lethal Lullaby]

Did you guys know that most of Donatello's voice actors are Jewish?

Interesting.

What are you getting at?

I think he meant it as an interesting fact. Something like that.
:twink:

[RaphAndDonnie]

Did you guys know that most of Donatello's voice actors are Jewish?

☆The more you know ☆

[Jephael]

Did you guys know that most of Donatello's voice actors are Jewish?

What are you getting at?

I think he meant it as an interesting fact. Something like that.
:twink:

Yea, we don't judge around here when it comes to faith and whatnot.

[Refractive Reflections]

Definitely Barry Gordon from the OT. For once Donatello was NOT given a, "Stereotype nerdy or soft-spoken" voice.

Barry Gordon's Donatello was the most outspoken, had leadership qualities, had a temper, and had excellent range in his voice.

Barry Gordon's Donatello doesn't get enough praise. THAT's how Donatello should be, not the, "soft-spoken and somewhat nerdy" type of voices he gets in other incarnations.

Have to assuredly agree with CyberCubed in choosing Barry Gordon from the OT. Most of those other voice actors fit that geeky voice stereotype. (Sorry Rob Paulsen but your voice is more suited to being sarcastic, talkative, and complaining just like OT Raphael was and Yakko Warner was from the Animaniacs.)

LOL, don't get me started on how the Nick series had to visually reinforce those personality stereotypes through the Turtles' stereotypical physical stature/appearance, as if their interests/mannerisms weren't enough for the viewer. (Ugh..one substantial notch I have against the Nick series...)

[Lethal Lullaby]

I like them all, but Sam Riegel wins my vote. :D

[CyberCubed]

Have to assuredly agree with CyberCubed in choosing Barry Gordon from the OT. Most of those other voice actors fit that geeky voice stereotype. (Sorry Rob Paulsen but your voice is more suited to being sarcastic, talkative, and complaining just like OT Raphael was and Yakko Warner was from the Animaniacs.)

LOL, don't get me started on how the Nick series had to visually reinforce those personality stereotypes through the Turtles' stereotypical physical stature/appearance, as if their interests/mannerisms weren't enough for the viewer. (Ugh..one substantial notch I have against the Nick series...)

Definitely. It really surprises me that most people forget how aggressive, short tempered and assertive Donatello was in the original toon.

[shreddinghead]

I picked Rob paulsen for the Nick toon Donny, I find it an interesting twist.

Definitely Barry Gordon from the OT. For once Donatello was NOT given a, "Stereotype nerdy or soft-spoken" voice.

Barry Gordon's Donatello was the most outspoken, had leadership qualities, had a temper, and had excellent range in his voice.



# I find the FW Don to have the most nerdy voice to be honest.

# It is most likely because Barry Gordon used his own personal voice when voice acting Donatello. Then he will more naturally shift his voice to each given situation as he would do to those situation in real life, and more easily even though he is a professional voice actor.

Yea, we don't judge around here when it comes to faith and whatnot.

I think Nines meant the information as a trivial turtlesfact just for fun nothing serious, and not to generalize anything or anybody.

[zkarlette]

My favorites would be Adam Carl, Rob Paulsen and Sam Riegel.

[RiseAbove873]

I'm surprised that Mitchell Whitfield isn't getting any love. Although, he didn't have many lines, I think he nailed it. I think all of the Turtles voice actors from the 2007 movie nailed it.

[Gyt Kaliba]

Definitely have to go with Paulsen here, simply because the Nick incarnation is my favorite Donatello thus far. It doesn't hurt that he's actually getting a decent amount of focus for once rather than being this side guy that just makes stuff for the others.

Barry Gordon would probably be my second favorite though, with Sam Riegel at a close second. Whitfield was pretty good too though.

[Ryanator008]

I think Sam Riegel did a great job acting and sounding good for the character.