Sarah Natochenny

Sarah Natochenny (/ˈnætəˌtʃɛni, ˈnætoʊ-/; born September 20, 1987) is an American voice actress and film editor. She is best known for voicing Ash Ketchum and various other characters in the English dub of Pokémon from 2006 to 2023, as well as Alicia in the 2006 video game Bullet Witch in addition she voiced Crong in the English dub of Pororo's Dinosaur Island Adventure 2017. 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
Natochenny at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2023
Born (1987-09-20) September 20, 1987
New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Voice 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.[1][2] When she was 12, she participated in the Junior Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in rhythmic gymnastics.[3] She graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 2005. She went on to study at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute's Young Actors Program, as well as the Upright Citizens Brigade and Magnet Theatre in New York City.[1][3]

Career

At the age of 18, 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.[1][2] She likened getting the role to "being struck by Pikachu’s Thunderbolt", stating: "Booking the job was the most exciting moment of my life."[2] She also voices various other characters on the show.[4] She voiced Alicia in the 2006 video game Bullet Witch.[5]

In 2009, Natochenny appeared in videos on the comedy website CollegeHumor.[6][7]

In 2019, Natochenny won the Outstanding Animation or Gaming - Demo, Best Voiceover award from the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences.[8]

In 2020, Natochenny co-starred in the live action pilot "I Adore Dolores," which was one of No Budge's top picks of the year.[9] She also appeared in three videos for Vanity Fair, talking about the dubbing process and improvising as never-before-seen characters.[10][11][12]

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 LIKE$$ You, and The George Lucas Holiday Special.

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.[13]

Personal life

Natochenny splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City.[3] She has been open about her struggles with depression.[14] Natochenny is of Russian descent and speaks fluent Russian in addition to English.[15]

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.[3] 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."[13]

Filmography

Anime
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2006–2023PokémonAsh Ketchum, Various CharactersSeason 9–25[1][2][11]
2015–2017Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-VAura Sentia[3]
2023Tokyo RevengersYuzuha ShibaSeason 2[16]

Animation
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2014Robin Hood: Mischief in SherwoodMarian[5]
2014Super 4TwinkleEnglish dub[17]
2015 Yoko Vic [18]
2016World of WinxVenomiya, SilkeNetflix series[3][19]
2018Peter Pan: The Quest for the Never BookTinker BellEnglish dub[3]
2018The Jungle BookMowgliSeries 3[3]
2018Camp CampVera2 episodes[20]
201944 CatsLampo
Igor
Baby Pie		English[21]

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2006Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage PokémonAsh KetchumDVD redub version
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
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
2013Axel: The Biggest Little HeroYoung Boca[3]
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[5]
2017Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!Ash Ketchum, Delia Ketchum[22]
2017Pororo's Dinosaur Island AdventureCrong, Hamster, Tricolor (voice)[23]
2018Pokémon the Movie: The Power of UsAsh Ketchum, Toren's Chansey
2019Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—EvolutionAsh Ketchum
2021Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the JungleAsh Ketchum
2021Ghostbusters: AfterlifeMini-Puft
2021Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 1Klara[24]
2021Seal TeamShark
2023Mavka: The Forest SongKylinaEnglish dub[25]

Video games
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2006Bullet WitchAlicia[5][26]
2013Gangstar VegasRoni Q[3]
2013Grand Theft Auto VThe Local Population[3]
2013Thor: The Dark WorldSifiOS[5]
2014Asphalt OverdriveGetaway Girl[5]
2018Super Smash Bros. UltimateChansey
2018White DayHan So-young[27]
2022Pokémon MastersAsh Ketchum

    References
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    2. Haque, Fahima (July 15, 2016). "'I'm a sensitive type of Pokémon': meet the voice behind Ash Ketchum". The Guardian. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
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    6. "Ice Age in 4D". CollegeHumor. July 13, 2009. Archived from the original on September 25, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
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    8. "2019 Winners". Sovas. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
    9. "I Adore Dolores". NoBudge.
    10. "Sarah Natochenny (Ash from Pokémon) Improvises 10 New Cartoon Voices". Vanity Fair. February 28, 2020. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021 – via YouTube.
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    13. "About Us". voicesforfosters. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
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    15. Kaplan, Avery (April 28, 2020). "Interview: Sarah Natochenny on recording Marvel's Black Widow: Bad Blood". Comics Beat. Retrieved May 23, 2021. Amanda actually cast me based on knowing me, she's like, "I think you're this person." And also, I'm Russian-American, so that helped. And I speak Russian, so.
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