Bringing Beast Boy to Life | Greg Cipes (Teen Titans, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ben 10)

Bringing Beast Boy to Life | Greg Cipes (Teen Titans, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ben 10)

From Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings by James Cummings

April 25, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

Jim Cummings interviews voice actor Greg Cipes about his career and experiences in animation.

This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes acclaimed voice actor Greg Cipes! Known for his standout performances as Beast Boy in Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go!, Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Levin in Ben 10, and Iron Fist in Marvel animation, Greg Cipes has become one of the most recognizable and energetic voices in modern animation. With a career spanning beloved superhero franchises, action series, and fan-favorite cartoons, he continues to bring humor, heart, and unforgettable personality to every role. In recent years, Greg has also shown remarkable resilience, publicly sharing his early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis while continuing to create and connect with fans during a challenging professional chapter that included his departure from voicing Beast Boy. In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Greg shares his journey into voice acting—from his early days in entertainment and passion for performance to landing roles in some of the biggest animated franchises in the world. He reflects on creating the wild energy of Beast Boy, capturing Michelangelo’s fun-loving spirit, and bringing emotional depth to complex characters like Kevin Levin. Greg also…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Cummings

Guest: Greg Cipes

Topics covered

  • voice acting
  • animation
  • character development
  • superhero franchises
  • personal journey

Keywords

  • voice actor
  • Beast Boy
  • animation
  • Greg Cipes
  • Teen Titans
  • character performance
  • improvisation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Teen Titans, Teen Titans Go!, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ben 10, Marvel animation

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