Sarah Natochenny

Sarah Natochenny (born September 20, 1987) is a Russian-American[lower-alpha 1] voice actress and film editor. She is best known for voicing Ash Ketchum and various other characters in the English dub of Pokémon since 2006, as well as Alicia in the 2006 video game Bullet Witch. She has also edited documentaries for networks such as MSNBC and worked as an assistant editor on the films Life of Crime, Cold Comes the Night, Worst Friends, and Cruise.

Sarah Natochenny
Born (1987-09-20) September 20, 1987
New York City, U.S.
OccupationVoice actress, film editor
Years active2004–present
Websitesarahnatochenny.com

Early life

Natochenny was born in the Forest Hills neighborhood of New York City's Queens borough on September 20, 1987,[2] the daughter of an American mother and Russian father.[3][4] When she was 12, she participated in the Junior Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in rhythmic gymnastics.[5] She went on to study at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute's Young Actors Program, as well as the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City and Magnet Theatre in South Africa.[2][5]

Career

At the age of 19, Natochenny replaced Veronica Taylor as the voice of Ash Ketchum on the English-language dub of Pokémon, starting with the show's ninth season in 2006.[2] She also voices various other characters on the show.[6] She voiced Alicia in the 2006 video game Bullet Witch.[7] She has appeared in videos on the comedy website CollegeHumor and played roles in various comedy videos and independent films.[8][9]

Natochenny is also a film editor, having worked as the primary editor on documentaries for networks such as MSNBC and an assistant editor on the films Life of Crime, Cold Comes the Night, Worst Friends, and Cruise.[10]

In 2019, Natochenny was recognized with an award from the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences.[11]

Natochenny has appeared on multiple episodes of The George Lucas Talk Show, including The George Lucas Talk Show All Day Star Wars Movie Watch Along, May the AR Be LI$$ You, and The George Lucas Holiday Special.

Personal life

Natochenny splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City.[5] She has dubbed various English-language films for the Russian market but has yet to take any form of government certified fluency exam to prove any form of fluency to her linguistic capabilities.[12] She has been open about her struggles with depression.[13]

Inspired by a Pokémon episode that dealt with death, Natochenny and fellow voice actress Lisa Ortiz co-founded Voices for Fosters, a charity dedicated to helping rescued animals find permanent homes and advising people on how to foster them.[5] Their website states, "Our goal is to bring the joy of pet companionship to people who didn't think they had the time, end euthanasia, and improve care standards for all animals."[10]

Filmography

Anime
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2006–presentPokémonAsh Ketchum, Various CharactersSeason 9–present[2][14][15]
2010–2011Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sStephanie[5]
2015–2017Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-VAura Sentia[5]

Animation
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2014Robin Hood: Mischief in SherwoodMarian[7]
2014Super 4TwinkleNetflix series[16]
2015 Yoko Vic [17]
2016World of WinxVenomiya, Silke[5][18]
2018Peter Pan: The Quest for the Never BookTinker BellNetflix series[5]
2018The Jungle BookMowgliNetflix series[5]
2018Camp CampVera1 episode
201944 CatsLampo
Igor
Baby Pie		English[19]

Film
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 ReshiramAsh Ketchum
2011Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and ZekromAsh 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[5]
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[7]
2017Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!Ash Ketchum, Delia Ketchum[20]
2018Pokémon the Movie: The Power of UsAsh Ketchum, Toren's Chansey
2019Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—EvolutionAsh Ketchum

Video games
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2006Bullet WitchAlicia[7][21]
2013Gangstar VegasRoni Q[5]
2013Grand Theft Auto VThe Local Population[5]
2013Thor: The Dark WorldSifiOS[7]
2014Asphalt OverdriveGetaway Girl[7]
2018White DayHan So-young[22]

Notes
  1. Natochenny referred to herself as Russian-American in an April 2020 interview with ComicsBeat, where she discussed being cast as a Russian character: "And also, I'm Russian-American, so that helped. And I speak Russian."[1]

References
  1. https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-sarah-natochenny-on-recording-black-widow-bad-blood/
  2. "At BoroughCon, FoHi's voice on 'Pokemon'". qchron.com. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  3. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlQvV_zgf3w/
  4. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8SSx-iFTPq/
  5. "sarahnatochennyhome". sarahnatochennyhome. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  6. "Ash Ketchum Has a Special Earth Day Message Courtesy of His Original Voice Actor". Pokemon on WWG. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  7. "Sarah Natochenny". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  8. "Ice Age in 4D". CollegeHumor.com. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
  9. "Bleep Bloop: Voice of Ash Ketchum". CollegeHumor.com. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
  10. "About Us". voicesforfosters. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  11. "2019 Winners". Sovas. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGF9wn_sGkM
  13. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2o13QAFoip/
  14. Haque, Fahima (July 15, 2016). "'I'm a sensitive type of Pokemon': meet the voice behind Ash Ketchum". The Guardian. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  15. How Pokémon Is Dubbed From Japanese To English (YouTube channel). Vanity Fair. March 16, 2020.
  16. Kids First (December 7, 2017). "Super 4: Welcome to Kingsland – So Many Adventures! Something for Everyone". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  17. "Yoko". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  18. Otakon 2016 guests
  19. "44 Cats". Netflix. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  20. Bennett, John J. "Not All Heroes Wear Frowns". North Coast Journal. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  21. "Bullet Witch localization". CrystalAcids.com. March 4, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2010.
  22. "White Day: A Labyrinth Named School (Game) - Giant Bomb". Giant Bomb. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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