Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1954-08-24
- Born Place: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Also Known As:
Joey Lotsko
Joe Ochman
Joe Ochman (born Joseph William Ochman; August 24, 1954) is a prolific American actor, voice actor, stage director, and acting coach with a career spanning over three decades. Originally from Bridgeport, Connecticut, Ochman is widely recognized in the animation community as the current voice of Jiminy Cricket for Disney, a role he has held since 2014 across various media including Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX and The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse. In 2025, he voiced the sarcastic turtle sidekick Abe in the animated feature Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog. His extensive voice acting portfolio includes prominent anime roles such as Will A. Zeppeli in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Hachigen Ushōda in Bleach, and Zeno Zoldyck in Hunter x Hunter. In Western animation, he has voiced Mayor André Bourgeois in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir and Mayor Billington in Doc McStuffins. Beyond voice work, Ochman has maintained a steady presence in live-action television with guest appearances on series such as Seinfeld, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, CSI, Desperate Housewives, and House of Lies. He is also a respected figure in the gaming industry, providing voices and motion capture for titles like Red Dead Redemption (as Professor Harold MacDougall), Fallout 4, and Diablo III. Professionally, he is known for coaching high-profile talent and has received awards for his work as a stage director.
