John Paul Karliak, known as JP Karliak, is an accomplished American actor, voice actor, and comedian whose career has flourished in the realm of animation and video games. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theatre from the University of Southern California, where he honed his craft. His voice-over journey began in 2008 with a role in the video game Tom Clancy’s EndWar, and he quickly gained recognition for his dynamic performances, including iconic characters such as Morph in X-Men ’97 and Wile E. Coyote in New Looney Tunes.

In 2014, Karliak voiced Wolfgang in the Skylanders series, a role he reprised in subsequent titles, showcasing his versatility and commitment to character development. His talent further shone through in animated features, where he voiced characters like Willy Wonka in Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Reese in Batman: The Killing Joke. His ability to bring characters to life has made him a sought-after voice in the industry.

Karliak’s recent work includes voicing the Boss Baby in the Netflix series The Boss Baby: Back in Business and its sequel, demonstrating his range and appeal to both children and adults. In 2023, he expanded his repertoire by guest voicing in Star Wars: The Bad Batch, further solidifying his status as a prominent figure in voice acting.

Beyond his voice work, JP is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, founding Queer Vox, a nonprofit academy for queer voice actors. He is also a co-founder of NerdsVote, promoting voter registration within the gaming community. His dedication to representation and advocacy, combined with his impressive body of work, makes JP Karliak a remarkable talent in the entertainment industry.