The many voices of 80's Shredder
 

Of all the 80's shredder voices, which is your favorite?
James Avery
Dorian Hardwood (metalhead episode, return of the fly, leatherhead's debut)
Jim Cummings (vacation episodes)
Townson Coleman (Night of the Rogues and others)
William E. Martin (Red Sky seasons)

Also, why do some people dislike William E. Martin as Shredder? I thought his voice sounded kinda menacing for the red sky episodes(1996). James Avery fits the comical lighter tone Shredder from 1987-1994. To me, Shredder grows up and matures in the red sky era.

Uncle Phil, of course.

William E. Martin is actually my favorite Shredder voice actor.

I second uncle Phil.

I think James Avery is the best.

Avery's is by far the deepest, and most evil and menacing voice. I completely disagree about "light" and "comedic" aspects of his voice. Certainly not Avery's Shredder.

Actually I think that's what makes Avery's Shredder work, the fact that it can be menacing, then say things like "I don't wanna conquer this place...I wanna conquer EARTH!" He was great at making the Shredder a credible threat one minute and then making him a whiny joke the next.

I don't see Shredder as whinny. He is shelfish,self serving, and demanding. Krang wants to conquer anywhere but Shredder wants to conquer his home planet. This is my favorite Shredder and my favorite villain of all. James Avery adds a lot to this character and how could this even be a poll? James Avery all the way!

Yes indeed!

You learn something new every day here. Suddenly I feel like having some lobster...

:tlol: You have to admit you can't beat Uncle Phil as Shredder!

James Avery, of course, followed by William Martin for the mature Shredder during Red Sky, though Avery could have worked better for that Season 10 three-parter being Dregg's inferior, plus the fact that Fresh Prince ended before Season 10 aired.

Jim Cummings was OK, but sounds a bit TOO comedic for his own good. Dorian Harewood was sort of meh, not the worst but not the best. Townsend Coleman's Shredder I just thought was too fake to sound like a real threat.