James arnold taylors versatile vocal range has given him success in every facet of the voiceover industry. Author john jackson miller has been working on the concept of this book for years. Its a cool clip and im delighted he was able to do it. Fans in attendance at star wars celebration chicago headed to coffee with kenobi s podcast stage appearance are in for a real treat. In both series, obiwan is a general in the clone wars, and he and anakin voiced by matt lanter have many adventures fighting the separatists. Since that moment fans have been obsessed with what the clone wars were. Voice actor james arnold taylor offers his thoughts on obi. Chronicling the events that took place between star wars. Dave filoni wants ewan mcgregor to voice obi wan kenobi in star wars rebels.
And though im bored out of my head by the kenobi audiobook, i havent given. Rise of the resistance sounds familiar, but hes best known for portraying the jedi knight obiwan kenobi in star wars. James arnold taylor introduces new youtube series, clone. James arnold taylor born on july 22, 1969 in santa barbara, california, u. The clone wars obtained in person at new york comic con october 2019 during his free private signing with topps. Everyday is a new opportunity to do something that will bring you closer to your dreams. The tusken raiders are described in a parallel fashion as native american tribes are to american west stories. We want to give a huge thanks to our good friend james arnold taylor aka the voice of obiwan kenobi from the clone wars who has been so kind to be a part of our video. Jat has been voice acting since 1995 and is perhaps best known to star wars fans as the voice of the titular jedi master our podcast is named after in star wars. James arnold taylor is a voice actor known for voicing obiwan kenobi, ratchet, and tidus. James arnold taylor obiwan va does a magnificent impression of general kenobi being dummy thicc. A star wars fan film starring jamie costa as obiwan.
Jan 01, 20 kenobi takes place between the end of episode iii revenge of the sith and the beginning of episode iv a new hope star wars with obiwan kenobi living on tatooine and secretly looking out for young luke skywalker as he grows up. Sep 28, 20 as if that wasnt enough in itself, jimmy and jason also interview the audiobook narrator for kenobi, jonathan davis, and james arnold taylor does a new meditation excerpt from the book. While speaking to bang showbiz, the creator and director of star wars rebels said mcgregor was on his radar to. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Take a visual walk through his career and see 473 images of the characters hes voiced and listen to 91 clips that. At least, they are if audible originals have anything to do with it. In an exclusive with entertainment weekly, voice actor james arnold taylor, who voices obiwan in the clone war animated series, reads one of the meditations from the new novel.
James arnold taylor and matt lanter play obiwan kenobi and anakin skywalker in the emmy winning show star wars. Jedi lost star wars, by cavan scott, read by orlagh cassidy as asajj ventress, euan morton as dooku, pete bradbury as gretz droom, jonathan davis as quigon jinn, neil hellegers as ramil, sean kenin. The clone wars february 20th, 2020 coffee with kenobi coffee with kenobi podcast episodes, podcast episodes 0 comments on todays show, james arnold taylor returns to discuss the past, present, and future of star wars. James arnold taylor jedi jat talk part 1 may 4th, 2018 0 86 james arnold taylor has released a new episode of clone wars conversations, but this one is a little different, as he is the interviewee, rather than the other way around.
James arnold taylor wiki biography james arnold taylor is an american voice actor. James arnold taylor will be joining us live on the celebration podcast stage for. He is known for his role as johnny test in johnny test and obiwan kenobi in the animated television series star wars. While the actual audiobook features the dulcet tones of veteran star wars narrator jonathan davis, this excerpt features a man uniquely suited to bring us inside the world of obiwan. James arnold taylor to join coffee with kenobi on the celebration podcast stage april 3rd, 2019 0 86 breaking news. Kenobi hear james arnold taylor read a great moment. This just makes me really want james arnold taylor to do the audio book. Obiwan kenobi was a forcesensitive human male and a legendary jedi master and member of the jedi high council during the fall of the republic.
Dec 24, 2019 kenobi a star wars fan film posted by steve on december 24, 2019 at 11. Episode iii revenge of the sith 2005, this show follows the wartime days of anakin skywalker matt lanter, obiwan kenobi james arnold taylor, and yoda tom kane. In addition to jats appearance, coffee with kenobi host dan z, cwk. I could be so wrong here, but what ive heard is that ben is actually his real name and obiwan was his jedi name. Taylor says this is how kenobi views attachments versus how his fellow jedi see them. Each episode will feature a chat between jat and a voice actor from star wars.
Most things kenobi your audio book post came at the right time. Im james taylor and im a professional autobiographer, says the celebrated folk singer at the start of this tender audio memoir. James arnold taylors podcast, talking to myself is a one man show, with many voices. Aug 28, 20 ben practically was ewan mcgregor in this bookalthough i was upset when i could only hear james arnold taylors voice instead of mcgregors, similar though they may bejat just gets the inflection wrong sometimes compared to mcgregor. Kenobi a star wars fan film posted by steve on december 24, 2019 at 11. James arnold taylor obiwan kenobi taylor is a familiar voice in the star wars universe if youve been to disneyland or disneys hollywood studios lately, you might notice that lieutenant bek in star wars. The man of many voices, james arnold taylor has been heard in millions of households around the globe. Sep 27, 20 james arnold taylor from the clone wars, star wars books editor for del rey erich schoeneweiss, and geek out louds steve glossen gather around the roundtable with jimmy mac to discuss star wars. Considered an official audio double for ewan mcgregor, he has vocally portrayed obiwan kenobi in both the 2d clone wars. Obiwan kenobi is a main character in the animated microseries star wars. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration.
Through decades of music by one of the bestselling musicians of all time. James arnold taylor on the clone wars obiwan and the. Dave filoni wants ewan mcgregor for star wars rebels. While the actual audiobook features the dulcet tones of veteran star wars narrator jonathan davis, this excerpt features a man uniquely suited to bring us inside the world of obiwan kenobi.
Season two repackageddvd the clone wars goes back to the original star wars film when obiwan kenobi tells luke skywalker that he was once a jedi knight the same as your father and that they fought together in the clone wars. James arnold taylor is an actor, entertainer, podcaster, motivational writer and speaker, host and emcee for every occasion. A star wars fan film starring jamie costa as obiwan kenobi and mr. The clone wars stars matt lanter as anakin skywalker, ashley eckstein as ahsoka tano, dee bradley baker as captain rex and the clone troopers, james arnold taylor as obiwan kenobi, katee sackhoff as bokatan, and sam witwer as maul. He does the voice of ratchet in the franchise ratchet and clank and have voiced obiwan kenobi in the star wars. James arnold taylor celebrity profile check out the latest james arnold taylor photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Not really lately, ive got a new baby at home and shes nine months, so i havent had a whole lot of gaming time recently. Oct 17, 2018 similar to james arnold taylor, matt lanter has portrayed anakin skywalker throughout the clone wars series and is excited to return to the role. Created by george lucas, with dave filoni as executive producersupervising director, the clone wars stars matt lanter as anakin skywalker, ashley eckstein as ahsoka tano, dee bradley baker as captain rex and the clone troopers, james arnold taylor as obiwan kenobi, katee sackhoff as bokatan, and sam witwer as maul.
Tatooinea harsh desert world where farmers toil in the heat of two. James arnold taylor english voice over wikia fandom. Most things kenobi i cant seem to do anything right. James arnold taylor known to his fans as jat, actor and ambassador of inspiration, james arnold taylor now. James arnold taylor age, bio, personal life, family. James arnold taylor known to his fans as jat, actor and ambassador of inspiration, james arnold taylor now offers you 365 days of his positivity in this book adapted from the pages of his online social media accounts.
He is known for his role as obiwan kenobi in the 2003 star wars. The clone wars, but things during this period in the galaxy far, far away arent very bright. James arnold taylor will be joining us live on the celebration podcast stage for a very special segment. During the age of the empire, he went by the alias of ben kenobi in order to hide from the regime that drove the jedi to near extinction in the aftermath of the clone wars. To be honest, i was hoping for a full oneman show from james arnold taylor, who voices kenobi on the clone wars, but davis performance is strong enough to stand on its own for the right reasons. Now dont get me wrong, i absolutely love ewan mcgregor as obiwan kenobi in the prequels, however i think weve really been sleeping on the brilliant art that is james arnold taylors obiwan kenobi in.
The clone wars, a series that kept the passion for star wars burning brightly after revenge of the sith and. Aug 26, 20 while the actual audiobook features the dulcet tones of veteran star wars narrator jonathan davis, this excerpt features a man uniquely suited to bring us inside the world of obiwan kenobi. I particularly enjoyed james arnold taylors performance. Star wars legends audiobook by john jackson miller. He later appeared in interviews and podcasts with me, surprising me in one with a. James arnold taylor to join coffee with kenobi on the. Aug 17, 2017 i always knew he had a solo story in him.
The clone wars and the franchises video games, and johnny test in the animated series johnny test. James arnold taylor born july 22, 1969, age 47 is an american voice actor. James arnold taylor and matt lanter play obiwan kenobi and. James arnold taylor jedi jat talk part 1 may 4th, 2018 0 86 james arnold taylor has released a new episode of clone wars conversations, but this one is a little different, as he. But, most of our listeners know him as general obiwan kenobi, yes, please welcome our guest, james arnold taylor. Kenobi is a sweeping story thats all star wars, part epic western, part romance, and part highstakes drama. Really nice coverage all around and a top notch job from rebelforce radio for putting it together. An adventures by daddy interview with james arnold taylor obiwan kenobi is an iconic character in american pop culture, portrayed on screen by two heralded actors, sir alec guinness and. Are you guys excited for the kenobi series, or are you nervous about it source. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Amy ratcliffe cohost of cwks lattes with leia and writer is the one asking the questions this time. He does the most amazing kenobi voice over on the clone wars. The decade was dominated by the vietnam war, civil rights protests, cuban missile crisis, antiwar.
James arnold taylor to join coffee with kenobi on the celebration. Sep 04, 2018 even though im a huge star wars fan, there was something about the clone wars television series that didnt quite grab me the first time it came out. Interviewing some of his most well known characters obiwan kenobi, johnny test, fred flintstone, ratchet from. James arnold taylor is one of hollywoods most prolific voiceactors today and doubles for many celebrities in film, tv, video games and animation. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The first episode of james arnold taylors new web series, clone wars conversations, is now available to watch on youtube. Through decades of music by one of the bestselling musicians of all time, who created classics like fire and rain and carolina in my mind, james taylor has doled out his history in the poetry of his work. James arnold taylor will be joining us live on the celebration podcast stage for a very special. Narrated by star wars audiobook veteran jonathan davis, this book is given an even greater depth thanks to a bona fide performance. Star wars voice actor james arnold taylor knows obiwan.
But i also love james arnold taylors obiwan with all my heart. He is probably best known for portraying obiwan kenobi in several star wars projects. James arnold taylor was born and raised in santa barbara, california and began his career at the age of 16 as a standup comic. To be honest, i was hoping for a full oneman show from james arnold. In case you arent aware, taylor is a really nice guy and he voices obiwan kenobi. Its a fun onversation that digs deep into the character of obiwan kenobi during his early days on tatooine. James arnold taylor known to his fans as jat, actor and ambassador of. Jan 22, 2020 created by george lucas, with dave filoni as executive producersupervising director, star wars. A year later he became a disc jockey at the towns most popular rock. He is one of the most versatile voiceactors in hollywood today known world wide.
James arnold taylor weighs in on what obiwan knew of anakin and padmes relationship. James arnold taylor 473 character images behind the. Apr 18, 2020 created by george lucas, with dave filoni as executive producersupervising director, the clone wars stars matt lanter as anakin skywalker, ashley eckstein as ahsoka tano, dee bradley baker as captain rex and the clone troopers, james arnold taylor as obiwan kenobi, katee sackhoff as bokatan, and sam witwer as maul. Jat has been voice acting since 1995 and is perhaps best known to star wars fans as the voice of the. He is best known to star wars fans for his voice work as obiwan kenobi in star. So, without further ado, the castle welcomes general kenobi for a drink and some clone wars conversation. Johnny test in johnny test, obiwan kenobi in star wars. Random house presents the audiobook edition of dooku. James arnold taylor born july 22, 1969 is an american voice actor.
James arnold taylor has become one of the most talented and famous voice actors in the industry today. Download audiobooks narrated by james arnold taylor to your device. Star wars battlefront ii clone wars voice actors announced. As of 2012, he is the current voice provider for fred flintstone as well as being the only current actor, voice or otherwise, to have. James taylors justannounced audioonly memoir break shot is one example. James arnold taylor, voice of obiwan kenobi on the clone wars animated series, received an advance copy of the novel and fell in love with the book.