Hi Pablo! It's so wonderful to hear from you! Thank you for sharing your story about your time in Japan in the 1990s, it was very interesting to hear about it and it seems like you've had some great adventures over the years! I just wanted to say that it is like a dream come true to finally hear from the original Albert Wesker! You were so perfect for the character and I still think that you are the best fit for the role! The other actors were too over-the-top for me with the only one coming close to matching your voice for me being his actor in the REmake, Peter Jessop. Hearing Wesker's Report with your voice is a true gift for fans of the original game, for so long we wondered who the voice actors were since you all went uncredited and it seemed like a mystery that would never be solved! I have to agree with everyone saying that it would be AMAZING if we could get some kind of cast reunion at a convention, the interest would definitely be there and I know I'd go out of my way to see that reunion! As for hearing more Wesker lines from you...YES PLEASE! You've already done so much for us by narrating Wesker's Report and agreeing to all these interviews but I'd love to see your take on the character explored further! Again, thank you so much for voicing such an iconic character in a video game that has shaped many of our lives!
Hi Heather, well your comments are well appreciated, thank you for taking the time. I will keep that exploration of the character in mind, sounds like we have much to look forward to. Thanks again!
Honestly the campy, bad deliveries is what made the original RE so iconic. The series got a bit more serious later but the deliveries in the original were so perfect for that "Budget horror movie" aesthetic that the game had.
Your work in the original Resident Evil is highly appreciated by fans! The voice over may be campy back then but was understandable for its time and also added to the charm of the series. It still managed to scare us anyway as kids lol ! Your work as Albert Wesker contributed alot to Resident Evil's success!
Pablo, it's so amazing to meet the original voice of Wesker! I just turned back in time to my 11 years-old yesterday, listening to your version of the Wesker's Report! Thank you so much for all the memories!
Happy Birthday!!!! We loved your acting in Resident Evil... The RE community was always very supportive of the original voice actors and I'm sure an online cast reunion would do good numbers
It's so great how you totally own the original voice acting, all the fans love it for being such a quintessential part of the game. And as far as I know, it's the only video game that has a Guinness world record for its "quality", so well done!
This is such a fantastic treat! Unfortunately, like you mentioned, voice actors were very poorly credited for video games back in those years. It's awesome to see you not only getting proper credit, but also being willing enough to engage with this weird little project you worked on over twenty years ago. Hope you're doing well!
This made my day. I can't imagine how it must feel to discover you are part of something so huge and influential. Sounds like you've had a pretty exciting life outside of that as well. Thank you for embracing the fanbase and engaging directly :)
Hello Pablo! This is amazing. I'm from a non-English speaking country, and when I was a kid in the early 2000s I played Resident Evil games all the time. I started learning English at that moment, and you were great as Wesker, you spoke very clearly and it helped me a lot. My first RE villain! I'm very happy to see this video and learn a bit more about you, and especially know that you're doing well. Thank you for all the good memories. Cheers!
Happy Birthday and thank you very much for your work in the original Resident Evil! Campy or not, many people will never forget and you are definitly part of the Resident Evil universe! May God bless you and your family!
Oh nooooo ... it's something like getting hit by all the golden memories from my childhood ... My first interaction with a video game was that frame of a bunch of characters on screen and one of them saying: "Stop it! Don't open that door!!" ... twenty years later and those memories are still crystal clear ... they never faded out ... Thank you so much Pablo! Your legacy will last forever !!!
Loved watching this and loved your reading of Wesker's Report. Keep on being awesome, good sir. The fans love you and your performance, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that would love for you to have a return to the franchise somehow.
The original game is very special to me and I really appreciate your work on it. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us RE fans. I really enjoyed this!
Wonderful to see you embrace the amazing Resident Evil community! Your voice lines are iconic and Wesker is my all time favourite video game villain - I have him tattooed on my arm! Thanks so much for bringing the character to life and engaging with us fans! I've loved these videos you've been uploading and can't wait to see more!
Hi Pablo. Very enjoyable video. What an amazing, varied life you’ve had. I would never have guessed you provided voice work for Resident Evil. Working within Japanese advertising must have been crazy but equally a fun time.
Hello Pablo! I hope you are having a good day, and it was nice hearing your story. I grew up with the original Resident Evil, I remember sneaking into my older brothers room and play his copy of Resident Evil, I didn't get very far in the game, but I was always fascinated. As I've gotten older, I got better at the game and eventually beat it, and Resident Evil is my favorite video game franchise ever, and I want to thank you for your work as Albert Wesker, a lot of times when I would have a rough day at school, I would use video games as an escape and a lot of the time, I would play Resident Evil 1, and getting through that horrifying mansion was similar for me getting through a day of school with bullies and all that stuff, and I know you played the villain of the game, but you were one of the voices of my childhood and even though you didn't help me through the tough times, you were a part of my life. Thank you
Well, I'm very pleased to hear that RE helped bring some sunshine to you on those rainy days. Thank you for sharing your story. Keep on truckin'. Aim high J-Chip.
Don't open that door! You're awesome Pablo, you were part of a lot of people's childhood, you're like a legend. Would love to see the whole cast reunited in some sort of podcast or something (and it it were both the voice actors and live action actors that would just be a dream come true!).
When I tell my kids 'don't open that door', of course I can't say it without thinking Wesker. ;) Thanks for the kind words, yes, some kind of reunion would be quite fun. Take care now.
Hi Pablo!! I want to tell that i am a big fan of the first Resident Evil game (1996)! And i RE 1 was my first game in this franchise!! And the best game!! I am glad to see you Pablo!! I am your new subscriber!!
@@PabloKuntz Arigatōgozaimashita) Thank you too Pablo! For me it is so unexpected and joyful to contact you after so many years! This is really an event for me !! You are the very first and real Wesker !! By the way, my real name is Zhandos!😎👍👍
Wow, wouldn't have guessed you were 50 happy Belated birthday to you and your family, thanks for Sharing your stories I'm a huge Resident Evil fan so it's so interesting to hear I think you did a fantastic job as Wesker.
I was about 8 when Resident Evil came out. I took turns playing it with my brother and even my dad. It was rented out from my local video store for almost a month and a half because i couldn't stop paying it. Wesker was my favorite character, i always tried to emulate him because i thought he was so cool. Even after i found out he was the bad guy haha. I didn't care! Part of it was your voice. I thought it was so smooth and cool, and I'd even try to talk like him. It fit his cool image of all black, black glasses, slicked hair. Thank you for the memories!
I saw that Wesker's report video. It was a Blast from the past! I know it was a different time back then but you guys made an impact on the game and your performances added charm to the game. I know you aren't a gamer but RE5 Wesker reminds me of your Wesker, I think you had a positive impact on franchise. I hope you are doing well
Brilliant hearing how the original voice actor of Albert Wesker came about the gig, straight from the man himself no less. Fair play very informative an interesting video, oh and congratulations on reaching the half a century milestone.☘👁🌅
just recently stumbled onto your channel and the most wholesome thing I've seen in a while is the OG VA for Wesker playing RE1 with his son, especially the reenactment of the tyrant scene. stay well dude!
Hey Pablo :) Have you ever talked to the real life actors of the Game? :) 3 of them came together recently on the Recidence of Evil youtube channel :) You should get in contact with that channel :)
You made Wesker iconic man! Yeah the acting was cheesy and poorly directed but it was back in 96 and the game didn't have great directors back then. Besides, I've seen some of your Wesker stuff later on, like in the Wesker's Report video, and you've improved a lot!
Hey Pablo, were you with the other voice actors when you did you're lines? If so, do you know the name of the actress that did the voice of Jill Valentine?
It's hard for me to remember, but I think I was with one other (or alone) as the booth was pretty small. I don't know the name of the actress who played Jill Valentine, sorry.
Pablo you appear at the 0:45 and 1:15 of this video, both on the right corner, from *Thunderbolt* , the Jackie Chan's movie th-cam.com/video/cxO78UonjfM/w-d-xo.html
I don't miss living in Tokyo full time. It's a terrific city and enjoyable, but like all big cities, best explored when young and full of energy. I of course love visiting Japan for short trips, especially miss the food! Thanks for asking.
Happy Birthday to you and your family. And thanks for shaping resident evil with your work. Edit: If you are interested in Resident Evil and want to know more about the series and Albert Wesker's character himself, then I'll share this with you this thing I have linked called The Resident Evil Mythology (created by one of the members of a other well known RE fanbase website called The Resident Evil Podcast, one of the members goes by the name of TheBatMan/@BSSAEurope) which helps fans know and understand the lore of the Chronological History of the events of Previous and Latest entries of Resident Evil. I will promise you that this thing is a goldmine, trust me you will not forget this! residentevilpodcast.com/timeline
Hi Pablo! It's so wonderful to hear from you!
Thank you for sharing your story about your time in Japan in the 1990s, it was very interesting to hear about it and it seems like you've had some great adventures over the years!
I just wanted to say that it is like a dream come true to finally hear from the original Albert Wesker! You were so perfect for the character and I still think that you are the best fit for the role! The other actors were too over-the-top for me with the only one coming close to matching your voice for me being his actor in the REmake, Peter Jessop.
Hearing Wesker's Report with your voice is a true gift for fans of the original game, for so long we wondered who the voice actors were since you all went uncredited and it seemed like a mystery that would never be solved!
I have to agree with everyone saying that it would be AMAZING if we could get some kind of cast reunion at a convention, the interest would definitely be there and I know I'd go out of my way to see that reunion!
As for hearing more Wesker lines from you...YES PLEASE!
You've already done so much for us by narrating Wesker's Report and agreeing to all these interviews but I'd love to see your take on the character explored further!
Again, thank you so much for voicing such an iconic character in a video game that has shaped many of our lives!
Hi Heather, well your comments are well appreciated, thank you for taking the time. I will keep that exploration of the character in mind, sounds like we have much to look forward to. Thanks again!
Honestly the campy, bad deliveries is what made the original RE so iconic. The series got a bit more serious later but the deliveries in the original were so perfect for that "Budget horror movie" aesthetic that the game had.
The best voice actor of Albert Wesker for me, also the character was introduced first with his voice, wich makes it special.
Your work in the original Resident Evil is highly appreciated by fans! The voice over may be campy back then but was understandable for its time and also added to the charm of the series. It still managed to scare us anyway as kids lol ! Your work as Albert Wesker contributed alot to Resident Evil's success!
Wesker looks like Paul Rudd and apparently got his immortality genes
Pablo, it's so amazing to meet the original voice of Wesker! I just turned back in time to my 11 years-old yesterday, listening to your version of the Wesker's Report! Thank you so much for all the memories!
Thank you Monique, all my pleasure. I’m glad it has made a positive impression!
Same i was 11 years old myself playing it back on the playstation 🧟♂️
Iv loved resi ever since
You will always be remembered Pablo. You are an amazing guy and your voice acting is part of childhoods. Stay healthy
Happy Birthday!!!! We loved your acting in Resident Evil... The RE community was always very supportive of the original voice actors and I'm sure an online cast reunion would do good numbers
Thanks Philippe, greatly appreciated! A reunion would be a cool idea.
It's so great how you totally own the original voice acting, all the fans love it for being such a quintessential part of the game. And as far as I know, it's the only video game that has a Guinness world record for its "quality", so well done!
Thanks Emma, appreciate this. I should look into that Guiness record!
@@PabloKuntz another feather in your bow, or as ammunition if DC Douglas has you on his proposed Wesker themed podcast with the other voice actors 🤣
the voice acting is just as iconic as the game - i replay the game on a regular basis, one of my favourites.
This is such a fantastic treat! Unfortunately, like you mentioned, voice actors were very poorly credited for video games back in those years. It's awesome to see you not only getting proper credit, but also being willing enough to engage with this weird little project you worked on over twenty years ago. Hope you're doing well!
This made my day. I can't imagine how it must feel to discover you are part of something so huge and influential. Sounds like you've had a pretty exciting life outside of that as well. Thank you for embracing the fanbase and engaging directly :)
It's been a trip and love the community. Puts a bounce in my step. Happy to share all experiences. Thanks for the comment brother.
Happy birthday Pablo and Family!!!
As a resident evil fan, this is great. Thank you very much for the story Pablo.
My pleasure James, I appreciate your kind words.
Hello Pablo! This is amazing. I'm from a non-English speaking country, and when I was a kid in the early 2000s I played Resident Evil games all the time. I started learning English at that moment, and you were great as Wesker, you spoke very clearly and it helped me a lot. My first RE villain! I'm very happy to see this video and learn a bit more about you, and especially know that you're doing well. Thank you for all the good memories. Cheers!
I can't think of a more inventive way to learn English! I'm glad to be part of such fond memories, thank you for the kind message!
Happy Birthday and thank you very much for your work in the original Resident Evil! Campy or not, many people will never forget and you are definitly part of the Resident Evil universe! May God bless you and your family!
Thank you Otaviani, I appreciate your kind words. Glad to be a part of it all!
Oh nooooo ... it's something like getting hit by all the golden memories from my childhood ... My first interaction with a video game was that frame of a bunch of characters on screen and one of them saying: "Stop it! Don't open that door!!" ... twenty years later and those memories are still crystal clear ... they never faded out ...
Thank you so much Pablo! Your legacy will last forever !!!
Thanks for sharing your memories, glad to play a part in them!
Great video!! Nice to hear you at Last!
Loved watching this and loved your reading of Wesker's Report. Keep on being awesome, good sir. The fans love you and your performance, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that would love for you to have a return to the franchise somehow.
Big thank you Benjamin, very kind.
@@PabloKuntz I speak truthfully. I have always been a fan of Wesker, and he started with you. Also always happy to spread a little kindness!
The original game is very special to me and I really appreciate your work on it. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us RE fans. I really enjoyed this!
It's great to know that, thanks very much Pip.
Wonderful to see you embrace the amazing Resident Evil community! Your voice lines are iconic and Wesker is my all time favourite video game villain - I have him tattooed on my arm! Thanks so much for bringing the character to life and engaging with us fans! I've loved these videos you've been uploading and can't wait to see more!
Awesome stuff Johnny, will keep plugging away and I am delighted that you are enjoying it all. More videos to come, stay tuned!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KUNTZ FAMILY!!
Hi Pablo. Very enjoyable video. What an amazing, varied life you’ve had. I would never have guessed you provided voice work for Resident Evil. Working within Japanese advertising must have been crazy but equally a fun time.
Hello Pablo! I hope you are having a good day, and it was nice hearing your story. I grew up with the original Resident Evil, I remember sneaking into my older brothers room and play his copy of Resident Evil, I didn't get very far in the game, but I was always fascinated. As I've gotten older, I got better at the game and eventually beat it, and Resident Evil is my favorite video game franchise ever, and I want to thank you for your work as Albert Wesker, a lot of times when I would have a rough day at school, I would use video games as an escape and a lot of the time, I would play Resident Evil 1, and getting through that horrifying mansion was similar for me getting through a day of school with bullies and all that stuff, and I know you played the villain of the game, but you were one of the voices of my childhood and even though you didn't help me through the tough times, you were a part of my life. Thank you
Well, I'm very pleased to hear that RE helped bring some sunshine to you on those rainy days. Thank you for sharing your story. Keep on truckin'. Aim high J-Chip.
Legend!
Don't open that door!
You're awesome Pablo, you were part of a lot of people's childhood, you're like a legend. Would love to see the whole cast reunited in some sort of podcast or something (and it it were both the voice actors and live action actors that would just be a dream come true!).
When I tell my kids 'don't open that door', of course I can't say it without thinking Wesker. ;) Thanks for the kind words, yes, some kind of reunion would be quite fun. Take care now.
@@PabloKuntz Your kids are lucky to have such a wholesome father! Thanks man.
Hi Pablo!! I want to tell that i am a big fan of the first Resident Evil game (1996)! And i RE 1 was my first game in this franchise!! And the best game!! I am glad to see you Pablo!! I am your new subscriber!!
Arigato Kohmoto san, a pleasure to meet you and thanks for being a new subscriber! Yoroshiiiiku!
@@PabloKuntz Arigatōgozaimashita)
Thank you too Pablo! For me it is so unexpected and joyful to contact you after so many years! This is really an event for me !! You are the very first and real Wesker !!
By the way, my real name is Zhandos!😎👍👍
Wow, wouldn't have guessed you were 50 happy Belated birthday to you and your family, thanks for Sharing your stories I'm a huge Resident Evil fan so it's so interesting to hear I think you did a fantastic job as Wesker.
Hey, thank you for you for the kind words, much appreciated.
@@PabloKuntz You are welcome
I was about 8 when Resident Evil came out. I took turns playing it with my brother and even my dad. It was rented out from my local video store for almost a month and a half because i couldn't stop paying it. Wesker was my favorite character, i always tried to emulate him because i thought he was so cool. Even after i found out he was the bad guy haha. I didn't care! Part of it was your voice. I thought it was so smooth and cool, and I'd even try to talk like him. It fit his cool image of all black, black glasses, slicked hair. Thank you for the memories!
Happy late birthday Mr. Wesker =)
Happy Birthday to all in the family!
Happy birthday! When you talk all I can hear is Albert Wesker "Stop it! Don't open that Door!"
We love you :)
I saw that Wesker's report video. It was a Blast from the past! I know it was a different time back then but you guys made an impact on the game and your performances added charm to the game. I know you aren't a gamer but RE5 Wesker reminds me of your Wesker, I think you had a positive impact on franchise. I hope you are doing well
Brilliant hearing how the original voice actor of Albert Wesker came about the gig, straight from the man himself no less. Fair play very informative an interesting video, oh and congratulations on reaching the half a century milestone.☘👁🌅
Cheers brother, keep on truckin'.
just recently stumbled onto your channel and the most wholesome thing I've seen in a while is the OG VA for Wesker playing RE1 with his son, especially the reenactment of the tyrant scene. stay well dude!
Hey, thanks for the kind words, we're enjoying the whole experience. Thanks for tuning in Drakemire!
Hi Pablo thank you for sharing this story about how you became OG Albert Wesker glad to be subbed to your channel.
Cheers Tyson, it was enjoyable sharing past experiences and now creating new ones. Thanks for subbing and coming along for the ride.
5:55 Pablo already has the Wesker vibe in that pic hehe
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Hey Pablo :) Have you ever talked to the real life actors of the Game? :) 3 of them came together recently on the Recidence of Evil youtube channel :) You should get in contact with that channel :)
I know Eric P, but I have not spoken to him in years. A conversation would be fun.
Crazy its you Wesker!
You made Wesker iconic man! Yeah the acting was cheesy and poorly directed but it was back in 96 and the game didn't have great directors back then. Besides, I've seen some of your Wesker stuff later on, like in the Wesker's Report video, and you've improved a lot!
Hey, thank you so much, I appreciate that. I plan to play around with more Wesker voice work, glad you think there is improvement!
Wow so for all these years , you had no idea how massive of a francise Resi became 🧟♂️
wesker? STOP IT! DON'T OPEN THAT DOOR!
Hey Pablo, were you with the other voice actors when you did you're lines? If so, do you know the name of the actress that did the voice of Jill Valentine?
It's hard for me to remember, but I think I was with one other (or alone) as the booth was pretty small. I don't know the name of the actress who played Jill Valentine, sorry.
Pablo you appear at the 0:45 and 1:15 of this video, both on the right corner, from *Thunderbolt* , the Jackie Chan's movie
th-cam.com/video/cxO78UonjfM/w-d-xo.html
Hey, how about that, thanks!
Hahahaha! That's pretty cool! Good eye!
Is there any intention to play/livestream the original resident evil given that ur role was so iconic , quality work , peace frm Ireland
Do you miss being in Japan?
I don't miss living in Tokyo full time. It's a terrific city and enjoyable, but like all big cities, best explored when young and full of energy. I of course love visiting Japan for short trips, especially miss the food! Thanks for asking.
Happy Birthday to you and your family. And thanks for shaping resident evil with your work.
Edit: If you are interested in Resident Evil and want to know more about the series and Albert Wesker's character himself, then I'll share this with you this thing I have linked called The Resident Evil Mythology (created by one of the members of a other well known RE fanbase website called The Resident Evil Podcast, one of the members goes by the name of TheBatMan/@BSSAEurope) which helps fans know and understand the lore of the Chronological History of the events of Previous and Latest entries of Resident Evil. I will promise you that this thing is a goldmine, trust me you will not forget this!
residentevilpodcast.com/timeline
This is great Willis, I’ll have a read to get up to speed. Thank you.
@@PabloKuntz you're welcome. 😊
Must be all that time spent in Japan, cause you don't look a day over 35.
Hard to not love this comment. Could be some truth to that, youth by sushi!
Do you know Eric Pirius??? The other Wesker??? You 2 were the original OG Weskers...all others are fake 😎
Yes indeed I know Eric. We were good friends while we both lived in Tokyo in the 1990s. Thanks for your kind words!
I never heard you doing the weaker voice so for me there’s no proof your the original voice actor, can you do a follow up video to prove it ?
You might enjoy this clip: th-cam.com/video/Yxr3egCO9G4/w-d-xo.html
Getting major Paul rudd vibes off this guy
I'll take that, thanks.
I am the 50th like.
And ur 50
Ahahaha
You are right. Love your channel, people should check out Lexonal and become early subscribers!
Thanks so much for share your story about it! Its so interesting!