Robert Axelrod (actor)

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Robert Axelrod
Axelrod in September 2008
Born(1949-05-29)May 29, 1949
DiedSeptember 7, 2019(2019-09-07) (aged 70)
Other namesAxel Roberts, Myron Mensah
OccupationVoice actor
Known forVoice of Lord Zedd

Robert Axelrod (May 29, 1949 – September 7, 2019), also credited as Axel Roberts and Myron Mensah,[2] was an American actor. He was known for his voice work in Digimon.[3][4] He was also the voice of Lord Zedd, the main antagonist of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers; and Finster, the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers monster maker.

He also played a Paul McCartney look-alike on the popular sitcom Family Matters.[5]

Axelrod died in Los Angeles, California on September 7, 2019 at the age of 70.[6] He had been suffering from problems caused by spinal surgery.[6]

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  1. "Biography". Robert Axelrod official website. Retrieved August 9, 2016 – via Wix.com.
  2. "Robert Axelrod, Voice of Lord Zedd in 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,' Dies at 70". September 8, 2019.
  3. "Robert Axelrod Biography". AnimeCons.com.
  4. "Interview with Robert Axelrod". UpcomingCons.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
  5. "Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie press kit" (doc). pp. 8, 14. Retrieved August 8, 2016. The pieces feature two unique actors – Robert Axelrod and Tennessee Winston – two "Awesome Show" regulars. "Over the years, we've accumulated a bunch of friends who are actors in Hollywood that have a very special gift of making us laugh with these awkward performances.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Robert Axelrod, 'Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers' Voice Actor, Dies at 70". The Hollywood Reporter.

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