- Language
- English
- Occupation
- Voice Actor
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1954-01-04
- Date of death
- 2025-07-08
- Hometown
- West Long Branch, New Jersey, USA
- Years active
- 1981, 2023
James Cathcart
James Carter Cathcart, often credited as Carter Cathcart or Jimmy Zoppi, was an American voice actor, bassist and vocalist. He's best known for voicing Gary in Pokémon as well as James, Meowth and Professor Oak since Season 9. He is also known for voicing Vector in Sonic X.
On April 17th, 2023, he announced on his CaringBridge page that he will be retiring from voice acting and script adapting after Pokémon Journeys: The Series has finished, following his diagnosis with throat cancer in late January 2023.
James Carter passed away on July 8, 2025. News of his death was shared on July 11, 2025. His wife, Martha Jacobi, posted the announcement on Facebook that day, and Erica Schroeder, who was the voice actor of Nurse Joy and Bianca, also offered her condolences in an Instagram post.
Signature roles
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Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter
as Baki Hanma
1994
♡ 2,271
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
as Kojirou
2009
♡ 1,132
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
as Kojirou
2008
♡ 1,132
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
as Kojirou
2006
♡ 1,132
Pokémon: Zoroark—Master of Illusions
as Kojirou
2010
♡ 1,132
Pokémon: Black & White
as Kojirou
2010
♡ 1,132
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
as Kojirou
2007
♡ 1,132
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
as Kojirou
2002
♡ 1,132
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
as Kojirou
2006
♡ 1,132
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
as Kojirou
2006
♡ 1,132
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Frequently asked questions
What is James Cathcart's name in other languages?
James Cathcart is also known as Billy Beach, Carter Cathcart, John Dorsey, Jimmy Zoppi.
When is James Cathcart's birthday?
James Cathcart was born on January 4, 1954.
How old is James Cathcart?
James Cathcart is 71 years old.
When did James Cathcart die?
James Cathcart passed away on July 8, 2025.
What is James Cathcart's gender?
James Cathcart is male.
What does James Cathcart do?
James Cathcart works as Voice Actor.
What language does James Cathcart voice in?
James Cathcart performs in English.
Where is James Cathcart from?
James Cathcart is from West Long Branch, New Jersey, USA.