Ian Hanlin

Ian Hanlin
Born
Ian Stuart Hanlin

Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
OccupationVoice actor
Years active2010–present
PartnerCaitlyn Bairstow (2017–present)

Ian Stuart Hanlin is a Canadian voice actor based in Vancouver.

Originally from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, he is known for his voice roles of Sunburst in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Lance Richmond in Nexo Knights, Acronix in Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu and Ralph in Fruit Ninja: Frenzy Force.

Personal life

Hanlin has been dating Caitlyn Bairstow since 2017. They first met while recording Nexo Knights. They live together and own a dog named Nester.

Filmography

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
YearTitleRole
2010The Little PrincePrince Huang, Zaac
2011GeoFreakZMonster Ken
2011–2016SuperbookProdigal Son, Angel, Naaman's Aide
2015–2017Nexo KnightsLance Richmond, Maynard, Jurgen von Stroheim, Edvard Evanson, Jack Shields, Shia LaBlade
2015–2019My Little Pony: Friendship Is MagicSunburst, All Aboard, additional voices
2015–2024NinjagoAcronix, Chope, Cinder, Dan Vaapit, Imperium Guard #1, Mr. Pale (Dragons Rising Season 2(2024), Policeman, Prentis, Scroll Worm, Successful Samurai, Suetonius
2016Littlest Pet ShopPanda #4
SupernoobsPete
Geronimo StiltonJulius Nosh
2016–2017Beat BugsDr. Roberts, Julia's Dad, Bug Factor Host, Bug Factor Host, Julia's Dad, Carwash Guy
2017Tarzan and JanePolice Officer, Goon #2, Guard #2
Chuck's ChoiceAbraham Stinkin, Misha's Dad, Gary
Fruit Ninja: Frenzy ForceRalph
2017–2018Beyblade BurstTrad Vasquez
Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our OwnMitchell Snailford, Samson Rotterton, Construction Bunny, Scrapper #3, Wilhelm, Construction Rabbit
2018Minecraft Mini Series: Mystery of the Greek IslesPoseidon, Theseus, Chimera
Line RangersPaimon, Treasure Expert
Mega Man: Fully ChargedFire Man, Air Man, Man Man, Captain Dare, Volt Aire
Lego Jurassic World: The Secret ExhibitOwen Grady
2018–2022Polly PocketDad Pocket, Peanut, additional voices
2019Tobot AthlonAthlon Alpha
Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla NublarOwen Grady, additional voices
My Little Pony: Rainbow RoadtripMayor Sunny Skies
Tobot: Galaxy DetectivesCommander Universe, Invincible, Gregory, Ragonar, Melon Monster
2019–2023Mr. MagooMr. Magoo
2020Marvel Battleworld: Mystery of the ThanostonesThrog, Thor
Zoids WildIkazuchi, Zamaas, Old School, Bronson, Ryder
Dorg Van DangoSmarmin Smarts
My Little Pony: Pony LifeSnips
Lego Marvel Avengers: Climate ConundrumThor, AIM Agent
2021Marvel Battleworld: Treachery at TwilightThrog
Johnny TestVarious voices
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Loki in TrainingThor
Future Boy ConanKuzo
2022LEGO Marvel Avengers: Time TwistedThor, Ant-Man
Angry Birds: Summer MadnessRed, Neiderflyer
Lego Friends Heartlake Stories: Fitting InJoshua, Mr. Gibbons
The Guava Juice ShowHart Spirit
Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big CityPurple Pieman
World TriggerKoji Oki
2022–2024Sonic PrimeShadow the Hedgehog, Big the Cat, additional voices
2023Dragon Quest: The Adventure of DaiKillvern, Zamza, KillVearn, Piroro, Horkins
Glitzy Dolls Go DatingBrent Boomer, Willard Von Arschloch, Lawrence Sindinero
The Dragon PrinceShanty Singer
2023–2024KaelooBad Kaeloo, English dub
2024Dead Dead Demons Dededede DestructionIsobeyan, Ojiro

Film

List of voice performances in film
Year Title Role Notes
2016Barbie: Spy SquadLazloDirect-to-video
Sausage PartyBeetTheatrical release
LEGO Nexo Knights 4D: The Book of CreativityLance Richmond4D Lego Land Film
2018Valley of the LanternsKeelanLimited Release
HenchmenSlap Happy, BleepTheatrical release
2020Cats & Dogs 3: Paws UniteBuck the K9 ShephardDirect-to-video
2025Light of the WorldJesusTheatrical release

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
YearGameRole
2010Tom Clancy's Ghost ReconAdditional Voices
2011Trinity: Souls of Zill O'llAreus
2013Dead Rising 3Brad Park
2016Dead Rising 4Survivors - Male
2018Far Cry 5Larry Parker
Dragalia LostAlberius, Gozu Tenno, Doman
2019Cadence of HyruleOctavo
2023Industries of TitanSciarro Hess
2024The ThaumaturgeTsar Nikolai II Romanow
2025Rift of the NecrodancerHeph

Live-action

List of acting performances in film and television
Year Title Role Notes
2013AfflictedJeffLimited release
2016Legends of TomorrowSurvivorEpisode: "Abominations"
2021Time HelmentBoyfriend

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ↑ "WhinnyCity.com". Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  2. ↑ Hanlin, Ian (April 25, 2018). "NINJAGO ZANE INTERVIEWS ACRONIX real actors part 1/2". YouTube. Event occurs at 0:34. Uh, so on Twitter, I'm @IanStuartHanlin, I put my middle name in there for some reason. Uh, S-T-U-A-R-T.
  3. ↑ "Ian Hanlin - Whinny City Pony Con 2018 Guest of Honor Whinny City Pony Con 2018". whinnycity.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2018.
  4. ↑ Ian Hanlin [@IanStuartHanlin] (June 9, 2021). "Two years ago today this little weirdo joined our family. Good boy Nester! ❤️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 "Ian Hanlin (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 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.
  6. ↑ "Nexo Knights - Netflix". Netflix.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  7. ↑ Shepert, Elana (December 22, 2019). "A massive My Little Pony-inspired convention is coming to Metro Vancouver". Vancouver Is Awesome.
  8. ↑ "Ian HANLIN - Anime News Network". Animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own - Netflix". Netflix.com. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Minecraft Mini-Series". Minecraft Wiki. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Prime Video: Line Rangers". Primevideo.com. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  12. ↑ Hanlin, Ian [@IanStuartHanlin] (August 3, 2018). "I had a total blast getting to voice Fireman on #MegaManFullyCharged Rough on the ole vocal chords but really proud to be a part of such a fun show! Check it out!! https://t.co/dY0vp7k2eU" (Tweet). Retrieved January 4, 2021 – via Twitter.
  13. ↑ "LEGO Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit". TVGuide.com.
  14. ↑ Hanlin, Ian [@IanStuartHanlin] (June 24, 2019). "Well how about that? I voice Alpha on Tobot Athlon!! It's not the first time I've played a neat freak but it IS the first time he's been a robot! Check it out on the Tobot YouTube channel! https://t.co/jjUkIfoUGx" (Tweet). Retrieved January 4, 2021 – via Twitter.
  15. ↑ "LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar roars onto Family Channel | ToonBarn". www.toonbarn.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2019.
  16. ↑ "'Lego Jurassic World' series gives tour in new trailer". Reality TV World.
  17. ↑ Hanlin, Ian [@IanStuartHanlin] (May 20, 2020). "Well hello there neighbour! I am incredibly proud to be able to play Mr. Magoo! I grew up on the Jim Backus original and had a blast getting to help reinvigorate this amazing character! Check it out on CBS All Access! https://t.co/soVvKGFNw5" (Tweet). Retrieved January 4, 2021 – via Twitter.
  18. ↑ Hanlin, Ian [@IanStuartHanlin] (June 18, 2020). "As a lifelong Marvel fanboy I can't tell you how cool it is to get to play Throg! Check out Marvel Battleworld on YouTube and Disney XD! https://t.co/p0O8ZlRbeQ https://t.co/CauCYkMhBZ" (Tweet). Retrieved January 4, 2021 – via Twitter.
  19. ↑ Hanlin, Ian [@IanStuartHanlin] (June 20, 2020). "More episodes of Marvel Battleworld are out on YouTube. And I'm happy to say that I also voice a few other hammer wielding Gods Of Thunder! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ https://t.co/SvRLmflMZU https://t.co/IK8OjW4qGf" (Tweet). Retrieved January 4, 2021 – via Twitter.
  20. ↑ @IanStuartHanlin (December 14, 2020). "🎶God of Thunder, And Rock and RoOoolll!🎶Catch me as Thor: God of Thunderin the new series Lego Avengers:…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. ↑ @IanStuartHanlin (January 26, 2022). "Alright Cheeps, who's ready for the first day of camp?! #AngryBirdsSummerMadness premieres this Friday, Jan 28 and…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ↑ "Sonic Prime: Exclusive Release Date and Character Posters Reveal for Netflix Animated Series". October 27, 2022.
  23. ↑ @IanStuartHanlin (July 3, 2023). "Well well well, now this is interesting!" (Tweet) – via Twitter. [better source needed]
  24. ↑ @IanStuartHanlin (July 16, 2023). "One of my favourite projects was the truly unique Glitzy Dolls Go Dating!" (Tweet) – via Twitter. [better source needed]
  25. ↑ @IanStuartHanlin (July 28, 2023). "As a born and raised Maritimer, getting to sing a sea shanty for a show was pretty cool!" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter). [better source needed]
  26. ↑ "Post by @ianhanlin.bsky.social". bsky.app. Post by @ianhanlin.bsky.social. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 21, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  28. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (January 28, 2019). "'Valley of the Lanterns' Takes Flight YTINIFNI at EFM".
  29. ↑ Hanlin, Ian [@IanStuartHanlin] (March 11, 2020). ""Valley of the Lanterns" is a beautiful project that I was lucky enough to be a part of and I couldn't be prouder! It's really a treat! Check it out! @mouthnoize is absolutely fantastic in it! (as always!) https://t.co/Jkqpu3Az8q https://t.co/gnMtg6KUik" (Tweet). Retrieved January 4, 2021 – via Twitter.
  30. ↑ "Valley of the Lanterns". Facebook.com. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  31. 1 2 "Ian Hanlin (Person)". Giant Bomb. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  32. ↑ @IanStuartHanlin (December 31, 2020). "Everybody's soon to be favourite Ox-Dragon-Man has finally arrived! And he's voiced by me! I don't pull off fire n…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  33. ↑ @IanStuartHanlin (January 5, 2021). "Any of you clever ones out there figure out that I also voice Doman? Haha, guess the cat's out of the bag! What cou..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  34. ↑ @IanStuartHanlin (January 31, 2023). "Welcome Founder!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[better source needed]
  35. ↑ https://x.com/IanStuartHanlin/status/1764741464440070239 [permanent dead link]
  36. ↑ "Instagram".
  37. ↑ "DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Abominations". TV.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  38. ↑ "2021 LEO AWARDS, Nominees & Winners by Name". secure.leoawards.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  39. ↑ "Talent touted in UBCP/ACTRA's nominees list for annual awards".
  40. ↑ @UBCP_ACTRA (November 20, 2022). "And the winner for Best Voice is... @IanStuartHanlin!! #ubcpactraawards" (Tweet) – via Twitter. [better source needed]
  41. ↑ "2022 Nominees".
  42. ↑ "2023 Award Winners". Archived from the original on February 15, 2024.
  43. ↑ "2024 LEO AWARDS, Nominees & Winners by Name".

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