Actor

Jimmie Stafford

JW aka Jimmie Stafford is a SAG-AFTRA eligible actor and UCB improv alumni. He can be heard on the Netflix animated series, Transformers War For Cybertron Trilogy, as Hound. The role previously voiced in the live-action theatrical releases by John Goodman-- an actor with whom he shares similarities in both vocal gravitas and physical stature. JW can be seen in the role of Ned in Lifetime Movie Network's Secrets In The Snow (2020.) A native N.E. Ohioan calling Cleveland home for many years, JW played in various punk and metal bands that enjoyed local and regional successes. While earning bachelor's degree in math & science education he advocated for marriage equality and worked as an award-winning secular wedding officiant. During this time he also performed live play-by-play commentary and announcing duties for Women's Flat Track Roller Derby. Upon leaving the profession of teaching, JW relocated to Los Angeles where he now resides and works full-time as a voice actor.