Role: Voice of Eric Raymond, Techrat, Zipper & Angus Bean. Animated Series

Appearing: Virtually

Biography

Charlie Adler is an Emmy-winning voice actor and one of animation’s most iconic performers. He's been recognized as one of Animation Magazine’s “Top 13 All-Time Voice-Over Artists”, a SOVAS Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, and also inducted as a NATAS Gold Circle Honoree at the 2025 Children & Family Emmy Awards

For Jem and the Holograms fans, Charlie is the voice behind multiple unforgettable villains, including Eric Raymond, Techrat, Zipper, and Angus Bean— key antagonists who helped define the series’ dramatic edge and musical-era storytelling.

Across animation history, his legendary roles include Buster Bunny (Tiny Toon Adventures), Ickis (Aaahh!!! Real Monsters), Ed & Bev Bighead (Rocko’s Modern Life), and the wildly energetic trio of Cow, Chicken, and The Red Guy (Cow & Chicken). He also brought Starscream to life in the Transformers film franchise, bridging classic animation with blockbuster cinema.

Behind the scenes, Charlie is equally influential as a voice director, earning an Emmy Award for Rugrats and shaping performances on The Wild Thornberrys, Harley Quinn, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Unicorn Academy, Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, and Creature Commandos.

With over five decades in the industry, Charlie continues to inspire new generations of talent through his renowned “Acting for Animation” classes — cementing his legacy as both a performer and one of the defining voices behind the voices.

Schedule

Dan will be appearing at the following JemCon 2026 events:

• Men of Jem Panel

Schedule subject to change. Check the program guide for final times.

Photo Ops & Autographs

• Exclusive Villains of JemCon Signed Print: $50 (no charge for personalization)

• Quotes: Additional $10

• Order and payment cutoff: 08/01/2026 (no exceptions)

• Given that Charlie is a virtual guest he will only be offering autographs via presales for a JemCon exclusive print (no mail-ins or on site sales will be available). You can pick up your signed print onsite at JemCon or if you’re a supporting member you can add on your autograph and your print will be included with your swag bag after the event.

Connect

• Charlie’s Website

• Instagram