Skyler Davenport is an American actor. They are known for their voice acting work, and their role as Sophie in the 2021 film See for Me.
Skyler Davenport | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor |
Early life
editDavenport underwent a double mastectomy when they were 18.[1]
Career
editIn March 2017, Davenport was cast as Kunoichi in the English dub of the Samurai Warriors anime.[2]
In 2021, Davenport starred in their first leading role in the thriller film See for Me as Sophie, a blind former skier.[3][4] They described Sophie as "morally complicated", adding: "In a way, it's almost like the part of us that we don't want to admit is there. It's just out in the open for her."[4] The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed at Davenport's performance.[5] Jude Dry of IndieWire said that Davenport "anchors the action with their instinctual performance, playing Sophie with a pointed ferocity that is clearly masking deep pain."[6]
In 2021, Davenport voiced Azusa Aizawa in I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level.[7] In February 2022, they voiced Najimi Osana in Netflix's English dub of Komi Can't Communicate,[8] and in May, they were cast as Shii Eniwa in the dub of the anime adaptation of Super Cub.[9]
Personal life
editDavenport identifies as non-binary[10][4] and asexual.[11][12] Davenport is visually impaired, following a stroke caused by a hemiplegic migraine in 2012.[4][13] They are also autistic[11] and reside in Los Angeles.[13]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Unlikely Good Samaritan | Web girl | Voice role |
| 2021 | See for Me | Sophie | |
| 2022 | All Eyes | Alice | Voice role |
Television
editAnime
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Shomin Sample | Karen Jinryo | |
| 2016 | Cheer Boys!! | Haruko Bando | |
| 2017 | Luck & Logic | Tamaki Yurine | |
| Berserk | Sonia | ||
| Samurai Warriors | Kunoichi | ||
| 2019 | Sword Art Online: Alicization | Frenica Szeski | |
| One Piece 3D2Y: Overcoming Ace's Death! Luffy's Pledge to his Friends | Byrnndi World (young) | ||
| 2019–present | Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun | Eiko
Dari |
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| 2020 | Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World | Minerva | Season 2 |
| 2021 | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe | Confessor's daughter
Mika Hayamura |
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| I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level | Azusa Aizawa | ||
| 2021–2022 | Komi Can't Communicate | Najimi Osana | |
| 2022 | Super Cub | Shii Eniwa | |
| In the Land of Leadale | Myleene Luskelio |
Live action
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Salem | Acolyte | |
| The Leftovers | Drum Circle hippie | ||
| 2018 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Mellow woman |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Anima: Gate of Memories | The Bearer of Calamities | ||
| 2017 | Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs | Elven woman | ||
| 2018 | Dissidia Final Fantasy NT | Rinoa Heartilly | ||
| Identity V | Emily Dyer (Doctor) | [14] | ||
| 2019 | Pokémon Masters EX | Valerie | [15] | |
| 2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake | Sarah | ||
| 2021 | Lost Judgment | Akane | ||
| Huniepop 2: Double Date | Sarah "Suki" Stevens | |||
| Arena of Valor | Diao Chan | [16] | ||
| 2022 | Goddess of Victory: Nikke | Belorta, iDoll Ocean, Mana | [17] | |
| 2023 | Honkai: Star Rail | March 7th | [18] | |
| OUTERPLANE | Faenan | [19] | ||
| Punishing: Gray Raven | Bianca | [20] | ||
| 2024 | Unicorn Overlord | Scarlett, Norbelle | [21] | |
| Genshin Impact | Citlali | [22] |
References
edit- ^ Davenport, Skyler [@TheBlindPsychic] (December 12, 2020). "I've never talked about this openly... but want to offer my outstretched hand to anyone currently experiencing it. I have always identified as androgynous/non-binary. When I turned 18 I had a double mastectomy (more commonly known as top surgery in the LGBTQ community) and" (Tweet). Retrieved June 20, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 12, 2017). "Funimation Reveals English Dub Cast For Samurai Warriors Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (August 30, 2021). "IFC Midnight Picks Up U.S. Rights To Home Invasion Thriller 'See For Me'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Shatto, Rachel (January 18, 2022). "Why Nonbinary 'See for Me' Star Skyler Davenport Is One to Watch". The Advocate. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "See for Me". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ Dry, Jude (January 7, 2022). "'See for Me' Review: A Blind Assassin Is Born in IFC Midnight's Gripping Thriller". IndieWire. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (May 26, 2021). "Crunchyroll Reveals English Dub Casts, Premieres for Tokyo Revengers, To Your Eternity, 86 Eighty Six, More Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (February 7, 2022). "Netflix Streams Komi Can't Communicate Anime's English Dub". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (May 26, 2022). "Crunchyroll Announces English Dubs for Super Cub, Blue Reflection Ray Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 24, 2020). "Elle Driver Inks Pre-Sales On AFM Home-Invasion Sleeper Hit 'See For Me' With Skyler Davenport, Jessica Parker Kennedy & Kim Coates". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "@TheBlindPsychic" (Skyler Davenport) on Twitter. "Skyler Davenport (@TheBlindPsychic) | Twitter". Archived from the original on November 10, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) Retrieved March 20, 2023. - ^ Alexiou, Gus (February 17, 2022). "Blind Non-Binary See For Me Star Skyler Davenport Helps Hollywood See Intersectionality". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
They [Davenport] continue, "I went a number of years until I was introduced to the terms asexual and non-binary as orientations. And then I just felt like, 'Oh yeah, that's it.'"
- ^ a b Gingold, Michael (January 6, 2022). "Exclusive Interview: Actor Skyler Davenport navigates the sightless scenario of "See for Me"". Rue Morgue. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ Davenport, Skyler [@TheBlindPsychic] (February 24, 2019). "You can hear me as Emily Dyer (AKA #TheDoctor ) in the latest dubbed round of the frighteningly good horror mobile game: #IdentityV !" (Tweet). Retrieved February 27, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Davenport, Skyler [@TheBlindPsychic] (February 26, 2020). "This is so special to me 😭 You can hear me as Valerie in @PokemonMasters 🌸🌼 #Pokémon was the first cartoon I watched regularly as a child, I feel so honoured to be a part of the journey. (Also: someone find me her clothes...)" (Tweet). Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Davenport, Skyler [@TheBlindPsychic] (October 15, 2021). "Calling All Galactic Idols! 🎵🎙🪐🌏🌙⭐️✨💕 You can hear me as one of the four songstresses of Miss AoV: WaVe Star Diao Chan ⭐️ in the latest @ArenaofValor update! 🎶 "My Song Is Your Song!"🎶" (Tweet). Retrieved June 27, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Davenport, Skyler [@TheBlindPsychic] (November 7, 2022). "Huge congrats to @NIKKE_en on Nikke: Goddess of Victory climbing to the No. 1 spot for free mobile games in the App Store and Google Play! You can hear me as Belorta, iDoll Ocean, and Mana!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 6, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Davenport, Skyler [@TheBlindPsychic] (April 1, 2023). "All aboard the Astral Express!🚂 🌟 🌸 I am so happy to finally share this with you all.😭 I voice March 7th in @honkaistarrail ! This little baby is so precious to me… and (without spoilers) grows SO much over the course of events.🥹 The train leaves April 26th! Don't be late!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 27, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Davenport, Skyler [@TheBlindPsychic] (May 24, 2023). "Congratulations to @outerplane on a global game release! ❤️⭐️✨🩷 You can hear me as the timid healer, Faenan! 🪽 May she keep you from perishing… 🥺" (Tweet). Retrieved June 27, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Davenport, Skyler [@TheBlindPsychic] (July 12, 2023). "My Commandant! ✨🎖️ 🙏 🪽 You can hear me as the English voice of Bianca in #PunishingGrayRaven ! (in all her MANNNYYY forms, seriously I don't think I've ever played a character with such a massive wardrobe……❤️) Thank you, #KuroGames ! @PGR_GLOBAL" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Skyler Davenport (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 1, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
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External links
edit- Skyler Davenport at IMDb
- Skyler Davenport at Behind The Voice Actors
- Skyler Davenport at Rotten Tomatoes
- Skyler Davenport at Anime News Network's encyclopedia