Jeffrey Wright

Voice of Chase / Track Star

Born December 7, 1965 • Washington, D.C., USA

Biography

Jeffrey Wright is an Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award-winning American actor known for his versatility across theater, film, television, and video games. With a career spanning four decades, Wright has established himself as one of the most respected actors of his generation, bringing gravitas and depth to every role from Bernard in Westworld to Commissioner Gordon in The Batman.

Role in Dispatch

In Dispatch, Jeffrey Wright voices Chase (Track Star), Robert Robertson's old family friend and retired speedster now working in SDN's records database. Wright brings poignant depth to this tragic character whose acceleration powers caused premature aging, leaving him appearing 80 years old at just 39. His performance captures the wisdom of someone who sacrificed his superhero career to preserve what life remains, while still supporting Robert's transition to dispatcher. Wright's experience voicing Isaac in The Last of Us Part II demonstrates his mastery of video game performance.

Notable Roles

Westworld

2016-2022

Bernard Lowe

Acclaimed performance as robot programmer, earning three Emmy nominations

The Batman

2022

James Gordon

Portrayed Gotham's police commissioner in Matt Reeves' noir detective film

The Last of Us Part II

2020

Isaac Dixon

Voiced the villainous Isaac in the acclaimed video game

The Hunger Games

2013-2015

Beetee Latier

Tech genius tribute in Catching Fire and Mockingjay films

Casino Royale

2006

Felix Leiter

CIA agent and James Bond ally in Daniel Craig's Bond films

What If...?

2021-present

The Watcher

Narrates Marvel's animated multiverse anthology series

Awards & Recognition

  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie (Angels in America, 2004)
  • 🏆 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (Tony Kushner's Angels in America, 1994)
  • 🏆 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor (Angels in America, 2004)

Did You Know?

  • One of the rare actors to portray both Batman (audio series) and Commissioner Gordon (The Batman film)
  • His son was a fan of The Last of Us, which led him to voice Isaac in Part II
  • Reprised his Isaac role from the video game in HBO's live-action The Last of Us series
  • Earned three consecutive Emmy nominations for Westworld

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