Call of Duty Black Ops 1 Cast: Full Campaign & Zombies Voice Actors
While replaying the Black Ops campaign, you may have noticed a voice that feels instantly familiar—Joseph Bowman is voiced by Ice Cube, bringing real star power to the series. He’s not the only major celebrity talent connected to Call of Duty: Black Ops, either. Below is a complete rundown of the Black Ops 1 cast list, covering both Campaign performers and characters, plus the Zombies voice roster.
Want to dig into the voices behind every character in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 as well? Here’s the full Black Ops 2 voice cast for Campaign and Zombies.
Black Ops 1 Campaign Voice Cast List
Jake Sully — Avatar (2009)
Captain Glover — Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Frank Woods — Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)
Craig Jones — Friday (1995)
James Gordon — The Dark Knight (2008)
Sirius Black — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Christof — The Truman Show (1998)
The Man in Black — Westworld (2016-2022)
Grigori Weaver — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (2024)
Joel — The Last of Us (2013)
Indiana Jones — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (2024)
Judge — Grey’s Anatomy (2011)
Luis Cali — Toy Soldiers (1991)
Boris Bazylev — Air Force One (1997)
Vulcan Elder — Star Trek (2009)
Father Massey — Annabelle: Creation (2017)
Sloan McQuewick — Entourage (2004-2011)
Lorelei Martins — The Mentalist (2012-2013)
Who voices Alex Mason in Black Ops 1?
Alex Mason is voiced by Sam Worthington. If you’ve seen Avatar (2009), you’ll recognize him as Jake Sully. Worthington has plenty of notable Hollywood appearances, but Jake Sully remains one of the biggest (and most iconic) modern franchise faces—an “absolute (blue) icon” that also ranks among the highest-grossing series ever.
Who voices Bowman in Black Ops 1?
Bowman is voiced by Ice Cube, the well-known American rapper and songwriter who was part of N.W.A before building a solo career. His casting as Bowman doesn’t feel random, either: Ice Cube has played a wide range of memorable roles, including Craig Jones in Friday (1995), plus a more recent, heavily discussed take on War of the Worlds (2025).
Who voices Reznov & Dr. Clarke in Black Ops 1?
Reznov and Dr. Clarke are both voiced by Gary Oldman. Even though they’re completely different characters, the shared performance highlights just how broad Oldman’s range can be. He’s played major roles like James Gordon in The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films. Oldman is also a fan-favorite COD presence, and he’s won an Academy Award for Best Actor for Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour (2017).
Who voices Hudson in Black Ops 1?
Hudson is voiced by Ed Harris. The series clearly leans into the idea that a role like this needs a precise, cool intensity—something Harris is known for. Hudson’s sharp, no-nonsense attitude pairs naturally with Harris’ delivery, and you may also recognize his presence as the Man in Black in HBO’s Westworld (2016-2022).
Black Ops 1 Zombies Voice Cast List
Nathan Drake — Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (2007)
Deadpool — Deadpool (2013) & various other Marvel projects
Wolverine — Marvel Rivals (2024) & various other Marvel projects
Spike — Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999)
Hulk — Marvel Rivals (2024) & various other Marvel projects
Soldier 76 — Overwatch (2016)
Yoda / Narrator — Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020)
Professor Utonium — The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2019)
Helldiver Voice 3 — Helldivers 2 (2024)
Baal | Alraune | JR Train Announcer — Bayonetta 3 (2022)
Ultron — Marvel Rivals (2024)
Martin Housely — Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)
The Doctor — Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001)
The Shadow Man — Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 (2015)
Baboo — Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Re-Ignition (2025)
Angemon — Digimon Adventure (1999)
Sal — NCIS: Los Angeles (2011)
Buffy Summers — Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
Daphne — Scooby-Doo (2002)
Freddy Krueger — A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Yondu — Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Mike Harper — Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)
Razor Charlie — From Dusk Till Dawn (1994)
Writer & Director of Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Writer & Director of Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Who voices Richtofen in Black Ops 1?
Edward Richtofen is voiced by Nolan North. He’s been voicing this mad German scientist since 2008, and he appears across every Treyarch Call of Duty entry (with the exception of Black Ops Cold War). Richtofen is one of North’s most recognizable roles, but his voice has also shown up everywhere else—like the Ghost in Destiny 2, Nathan Drake in the Uncharted series, and Deadpool repeatedly across Marvel animated projects.
Who voices Dempsey in Black Ops 1?
Tank Dempsey is voiced by Steve Blum—hoorah! This shouting, fourth-wall-breaking American character isn’t even Blum’s biggest claim to fame. Many players will recognize his voice work as Wolverine, a role he’s performed for decades across Marvel animated projects and video games.
Who voices Nikolai in Black Ops 1?
Nikolai Belinski is voiced by Fred Tatasciore. There may not be a better fit for Nikolai’s charm and the humor that shows up in almost every line (along with those famous burps). While Tatasciore’s portrayal brings the laughs, his wider résumé includes Soldier 76 in Overwatch, Xur in Destiny 2, and the Incredible Hulk across multiple Marvel projects—proof of how flexible his voice acting can be.
Who voices Takeo in Black Ops 1?
Takeo Masaki is voiced by Tom Kane. Kane sadly passed away in June 2026. Still, his impact on voice acting will live on through performances like Takeo Masaki and many other roles he brought to life over the years. If you’ve watched cartoons at any point, you’ve likely heard Kane without realizing it—and with hundreds of credits, the list includes (and makes room for) Yoda and the Narrator in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
If you’re jumping back into Black Ops 1, you may also want to check out these essential guides:
- Black Ops 1 – Full Trophy List
- Black Ops 1 – All Weapon Camos
- Black Ops 1 – All Zombies Maps
- Black Ops 1 – Ascension Easter Egg
- Black Ops 1 – Call of the Dead Easter Egg
- Black Ops 1 – Shangri-La Easter Egg
- Black Ops 1 – Moon Easter Egg
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The biggest first-person action series of all time, and the follow-up to last year’s hit Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, comes back with Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Call of Duty: Black Ops drops you behind enemy lines as part of an elite special forces team, taking on covert conflicts, classified operations, and high-impact battles across the globe. With access to specialized weapons and equipment, what you do can shift the outcome during one of the most dangerous periods in human history.
