Michael Haigney is a voice actor, writer, and director best known as the original voice of Psyduck, Charmander, Snorlax, and many more — seriously, he’s voiced so many Pokémon it’s a flex. A key creative force in the early era of the franchise, he also served as a voice director and script adapter for the first several seasons, including work on Pokémon: The First Movie and Pokémon 2000. Beyond Pokémon, Michael has contributed to numerous animated series, films, and dubbing projects throughout his career, bringing memorable characters to life for fans around the world.