The many voices of 80's Shredder

TurtleFan2012 · 05-10-2012, 11:17 AM

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.

Nintendophile · 05-10-2012, 12:02 PM

Uncle Phil, of course.

*Icebot* · 05-10-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleFan2012

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.

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

Stingray69 · 05-10-2012, 12:58 PM

I second uncle Phil.

*zkarlette* · 05-10-2012, 01:14 PM

I think James Avery is the best.

Mutagen · 05-10-2012, 06:07 PM

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.

**Jester** · 05-10-2012, 06:20 PM

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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.

*MikeandRaph87* · 05-10-2012, 06:50 PM

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!

*TheCanadiandrome* · 05-10-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nintendophile

Uncle Phil, of course.

Yes indeed!

*Powder* · 05-11-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeandraph87

He is shelfish

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**Jester** · 05-11-2012, 01:38 AM

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*Jephael* · 05-11-2012, 10:53 AM

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

*pannoni1* · 05-11-2012, 05:09 PM

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.

05-10-2012, 11:17 AM	#1
TurtleFan2012 Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 300	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.

05-10-2012, 12:58 PM	#4
Stingray69 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 916	I second uncle Phil. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today. Looking to buy old Kool aid flavors no longer produced.

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zkarlette Fashionably late Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,146	I think James Avery is the best. __________________ "If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time" E.W

05-10-2012, 06:50 PM	#8
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	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! __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

05-11-2012, 10:53 AM	#12
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	You have to admit you can't beat Uncle Phil as Shredder! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

05-10-2012, 12:02 PM	#2
Nintendophile Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 198	Uncle Phil, of course.

05-10-2012, 06:07 PM	#6
Mutagen Random Punk Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 32	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.

05-11-2012, 05:09 PM	#13
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	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. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!