Grimm
An American actor with a deep, booming voice, known for roles in anime, video games, and live-action.
Jamieson K. Price is an American actor, best known for his deep and booming voice in numerous anime and video game projects. He is known as the voice of the Count of Monte Cristo in Gankutsuou, Sojiro Sakura in Persona 5, Ovan in .hack//G.U., and Galbalan, and Milton Grimm from Ever After High. Price also had a part in the 2000 movie The Patriot. He portrays Dark Mayhem in The Thundermans.
- Role
- Guardian of the Black Gate
- Affiliation
- The Gestalt Project (Original Purpose)
- First Appears
- End of Act 1
- Status
- Permanently destroyed after the final battle
- Location
- Entrance to the Shadowlord's Castle
Lore & Background
Price became interested in acting as a young child, starting from when he was in the fourth grade and later did theatre performances even during his adolescent and young adult years. In high school, Price got involved with dramatic interpretations (focusing on poetry and prose reading) as well as voice competitions in his teens and became Virginia State Champion in his senior year of high school which later lead him to get into acting and voice acting by a close friend of his during the late 90s after graduate school. He eventually got a job in the voice acting business by Dorothy Fahn, who is a friend of his wife Bethany who was very interested in his deep voice; aside from acting/voice acting, he has also done work for fight choreography as well as a theatrical technician.
In Their Own Story
Price has been married to his wife Bethany Price since December 31, 1993, who works as a director, audition/stage coach, and an acting instructor. He has three children (2 daughters and 1 son); Dane (an actor and musician), Cynthia (an actress and dancer), and Meghan (a chiropractor). Price is also involved with a few podcasts, one of them being Crypto-Z.
Reader's Guide
It only covers Jamieson K. Price's biography, personal life, and general filmography.
Did You Know?
- Jamieson K. Price became Virginia State Champion in his senior year of high school for dramatic interpretations and voice competitions.
- He got his start in voice acting through Dorothy Fahn, a friend of his wife Bethany, who was interested in his deep voice.
- Price has been married to Bethany Price since December 31, 1993.
- He has three children: Dane (actor and musician), Cynthia (actress and dancer), and Meghan (chiropractor).
- Price is involved with a podcast called Crypto-Z.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Grimm?
Grimm is a colossal ancient automaton constructed by the Ancients to stand watch over the Black Gate. It serves as an immovable sentinel that has existed since before the Great War began.
What are Grimm's powers or role?
Its primary function is to prevent unauthorized access to the Dark World where the Black Scrawl virus originated. As a massive stone and metal construct, it possesses immense physical strength and durability designed to withstand any intrusion.
When does Grimm appear in the game?
Players first encounter this guardian during Chapter 4 when attempting to enter the Shadow World region. It acts as a major boss obstacle that must be overcome to progress further into the forbidden dimension.
How does Grimm's story end?
Depending on the timeline, Nier and his companions can defeat the construct to pass through the gate it protects. Despite its destruction, the entity remains a tragic figure bound by a duty that outlasted its creators.
Why is Grimm important to the lore?
This character represents the desperate measures taken by the Ancients to contain the Black Scrawl and protect humanity from the virus's source. Its existence highlights the ancient history and sacrifices made long before the current game events.
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