Voice actor Doc Harris, iconic narrator of “Dragon Ball Z,” has died at the age of 76. Picture: Instagram
Doc Harris, the voice actor best known for narrating the English version of “Dragon Ball Z”, died recently aged 76.
Harris, whose real name was Gilbert Auchinleck, was a Canadian radio broadcaster and voice actor, beloved by fans for his work across various anime series.
Harris became an iconic figure thanks to his role as the narrator for the original Ocean dub of “Dragon Ball Z”, where his deep, dramatic voice captivated audiences for over 200 episodes.
His signature sign-off, “We’ll see you next time on Dragon Ball Z,” made him a memorable part of many childhoods.
Beyond his work on “Dragon Ball Z”, Harris lent his voice to other animated projects like “Barbie”, “Camp Candy”, and “Captain N: The Game Master.”
Following the tragic news of his passing, Ian James Corlett, the original voice actor for Goku and in the Ocean dub, took to Instagram to honour his late friend.
In two heartfelt posts, Corlett shared personal memories of Harris and reflected on the profound impact the narrator had on his own career.
“We lost one of the greats today. Though Gilbert Auchinleck has shuffled off this mortal coil, their impact on me and countless others will not be soon forgotten.
“Doc was a HUGE force in my early career. More than just a voice actor, he lived and breathed music. He also had a keen eye for movies.”
Corlett reminisced about how he first met Harris while working at a music store in Vancouver.
“I first met him when I was working at the music store and sold him some audio/recording gear. Seizing upon ANY slim opportunity to get my foot in the door, I struck up a relationship with him.
“In short order, he graciously included me in his world. I would do comedy call-in bits with him, and ultimately song parodies and topical music bits.”
In a second Instagram tribute, Corlett reflected on how Harris guided him in the early days of his voice acting journey.
“Doc was so gracious of spirit to help out a young gun like me. A guy with essentially little to no experience. One day he paid me one of the highest compliments I ever received.”
Corlett concluded his tribute with regret over missed opportunities.
“This summer, when we were back in Vancouver, I must've said, ‘I MUST see Doc on this trip, I owe him so much... well, at least a lunch!’ And now it’s too late. Sorry Doc. I owe you one. Actually, I owe you a hundred lunches. RIP, DOC.”
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