X-Men ’97 returns to the legendary 1990s era, where the X-Men, a group of mutants with extraordinary powers, face unprecedented challenges. Forge is one of the mutants affiliated with the X-Men, so let’s learn more about Forge’s voice actor, Gil Birmingham.
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Meet Gil Birmingham, the New Voice Actor of Forge in X-Men ‘97
Birmingham, hailing from Comanche descent, is a prominent American actor recognized for his work as Billy Black in The Twilight Saga movie series.
He steps into the role of Forge, succeeding Marc Strange, the original voice actor who passed away in 2012.
As a veteran actor, Birmingham has worked in over 60 movie and television productions.
He appeared in the renowned TV series Yellowstone, alongside Kevin Costner.
He also shared the screen with Jeremy Renner in Taylor Sheridan’s widely praised movie Wind River, earning accolades for his portrayal of Martin Hanson, a bereaved father grappling with the murder of his daughter on the Wind River reservation.
Birmingham has provided his voice for Wounded Bird in the Academy Award-winning movie Rango which came out in 2011.
You can follow Birmingham on Instagram (@gilbirmingham) for more details regarding his personal life and career.
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Who is Forge in X-Men ’97?
Forge, a mutant from the Cheyenne tribe, received his mystical tutelage from the tribe’s shaman, Naze.
Possessing a distinct blend of mutant abilities and sorcery, he embodies the roles of both inventor and warrior.
Forsaking his Cheyenne roots, Forge ventured into the US military, joining the peacekeeping efforts in East Asia.
After his platoon fell to a surprise enemy attack, Forge, consumed by sadness and fury, unleashed a portal with his magical abilities, summoning demons to annihilate the enemy forces.
Yet, unable to command the demon forces, he resorted to calling an airstrike, resulting in the loss of his right hand and leg.
Upon returning him for recovery, Forge renounced his magic, opting instead to utilize his mutant knack for the invention to craft bionic replacements for his lost limbs.
Forgetting about his mystic inclinations, Forge focused on his role as an inventor, receiving a commission from the Department of Defense to develop weapons.
Among his creations was a gadget designed to nullify superhuman powers.
Forge’s aliases are Maker and Cheyenne and his place of origin remains undisclosed in the series.
He is a member of the X-Men group and is Charles Xavier’s colleague.
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