Sarah Natochenny

Sarah Natochenny (born September 20, 1987)[2] is an American voice actress, most famous for providing the English dub voice of the main character Ash Ketchum in the Pokémon anime series since 2006's "Battle Frontier" (Generation III).

Sarah Natochenny
Born (1987-09-20) September 20, 1987
Forest Hills, New York, U.S.[1]
OccupationVoice actress
Years active2004–present
Websitesarahnatochenny.com

Career

Natochenny is a native of Forest Hills, Queens in New York City.[1] When she was 12, she participated in the Junior Olympics where she won a bronze medal in rhythmic gymnastics. She has worked with the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute's Young Actors Program, Upright Citizens Brigade and Magnet Theatre.[1]

Natochenny recalled that she was 11 when the Pokémon anime started airing in English. She auditioned and landed the lead role of Ash Ketchum starting with the show's ninth season in 2006,[1] replacing Veronica Taylor.[3]

Natochenny also voices lead character Alicia on the Xbox 360 video game Bullet Witch.[4] She appears in videos on the comedy website CollegeHumor.com.[5][6] She has played roles in various comedy videos and independent films and recently wrote and edited her own character reel. Her impressions include Angelina Jolie, Lana del Rey, Natalie Portman and Russell Brand.

In 2019, Natochenny was recognized with a SOVAS Award.[7]

Filmography

Voice-over roles

Anime
List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2006–presentPokémonAsh Ketchum, Delia Ketchum, Staraptor, Misdreavus, othersSeason 9–present[1][8][9]
2010–2011Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sStephanie[10]
2015–2017Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-VAura Sentia[10]

Animation
List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2014Robin Hood: Mischief in SherwoodMarian[4]
2014Super 4TwinkleNetflix web series[11]
2016World of WinxVenomiya, Silke[10][12]
Robocar PoliRody[10]
Peter PanTinkerbellNetflix web series[10]
2018The Jungle BookMowgli (Season 3)Netflix web series[10]
2018Camp CampVeraWeb series; Season 3, episode 3
201944 CatsLampo
Igor
Baby Pie		English

Film
List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2006The Mastermind of Mirage PokémonAsh KetchumDVD redub version
2006Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out Of The Gate!Medicham, Baby Kangaskhan
2007Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaAsh and Clamperl
2008Pokémon: The Rise of DarkraiAsh Ketchum, Ash's Staravia and Dawn's Buneary
2008Turn Left at Pennsylvania AvenueSkecht Performer
2008Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of DarknessWigglytuff
2009Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky WarriorAsh Ketchum, Ogin, Ash's Staravia and Dawn's Buneary
2009Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of LifeAsh Ketchum, Ash's Staraptor and Dawn's Buneary
2011Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of IllusionsAsh Ketchum
2011Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and
Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom		Ash Ketchum
2012Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of JusticeAsh Ketchum
2012Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated TrailerElesa
2013Axel: The Biggest Little HeroYoung Boca[10]
2013Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend AwakenedAsh Ketchum
2014Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of DestructionAsh Ketchum
2015Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of AgesAsh Ketchum
2016Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical MarvelAsh Ketchum
2016Sheep and WolvesXavi[4]
2017Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!Ash Ketchum[13]
2018Pokémon the Movie: The Power of UsAsh Ketchum, Toren's Chansey
2019Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—EvolutionAsh Ketchum

Video games
List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2007Bullet WitchAlicia[4][14]
2013Thor: The Dark WorldSifiOS[4]
2013Grand Theft Auto VThe Local Population[10]
2013Gangstar VegasRoni Q[10]
2014Asphalt OverdriveGetaway Girl[4]
2018White DayHan So-young[15]

References
  1. "At BoroughCon, FoHi's voice on 'Pokemon'". qchron.com. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  2. "Sarah Natochenny".
  3. "Ash Ketchum Has a Special Earth Day Message Courtesy of His Original Voice Actor". Pokemon on WWG. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  4. "Sarah Natochenny". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  5. "Ice Age in 4D". CollegeHumor.com. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
  6. "Bleep Bloop: Voice of Ash Ketchum". CollegeHumor.com. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
  7. https://www.sovas.org/2019-winners/
  8. Haque, Fahima (July 15, 2016). "'I'm a sensitive type of Pokemon': meet the voice behind Ash Ketchum". The Guardian. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  9. How Pokémon Is Dubbed From Japanese To English (YouTube channel). Vanity Fair. March 16, 2020.
  10. "sarahnatochennyhome". sarahnatochennyhome. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  11. Kids First (December 7, 2017). "Super 4: Welcome to Kingsland – So Many Adventures! Something for Everyone". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  12. Otakon 2016 guests
  13. Bennett, John J. "Not All Heroes Wear Frowns". North Coast Journal. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  14. "Bullet Witch localization". CrystalAcids.com. March 4, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2010.
  15. "White Day: A Labyrinth Named School (Game) - Giant Bomb". Giant Bomb. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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