Close Menu
  • Gaming
    • Game Guides
    • Codes
    • Game News
    • Game Previews
    • Game Reviews
    • Game Features
    • Game Lists
    • Platforms
      • Nintendo
      • PC
      • PlayStation
      • Xbox
      • Mobile
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Movie Features
    • Movie Reviews
    • TV
    • Reality TV
    • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • Human Interest
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • More
    • Anime
    • Lists
    • Podcasts
    • Reviews
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn YouTube
  • About Us
  • Join Our Team
  • Meet the Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Advertising Policy
The Nerd Stash
  • Gaming
  • Celebrity
  • Human Interest
  • Videos
The Nerd Stash
Home»Game Guides»Who Voices Johnny Cage? MK1 Voice Actor Explained

Who Voices Johnny Cage? MK1 Voice Actor Explained

Mortal Kombat 1 brings the franchise’s iconic roster back to the forefront. They come with a reliable voice cast that ranges from seasoned vets to…

Mykel BrightBy Mykel BrightSeptember 16, 20233 Mins Read
johnny cage mortal kombat 1
Image Source: NetherRealm Studios
This article is over 1 years old and may contain outdated information.

Mortal Kombat 1 brings the franchise’s iconic roster back to the forefront. They come with a reliable voice cast that ranges from seasoned vets to popular actors and actresses. Fans of Johnny Cage were eager to discover more since news spread about a unique skin available for the beloved character. Let’s break down who exactly will voice Johnny Cage inย MK1 and just how the character and the extra skin come into play in the roster.

MK1 Johnny Cage – Double Voice Actors

mk1 johnny cage
Image Source: NetherRealm Studios

Theย MK1ย roster is impressive enough, but fans have always enjoyed the extra skins that come with some characters. As is the case with Johnny Cage. His skin is the reason behind having multiple voice actors. Johnny Cage arrives inย MK1ย with two voice actors listed below:

  • Andrew Bowen
  • Jean-Claude Van Damme

It’s easy to get confused about why Johnny Cage needs two different voice actors inย MK1, but things make sense when you examine the skins. Johnny’s normal skin is where you hear Andrew Bowen. However, the game also has an optional, unique Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny, and this is where we first hear him in the character trailer NetherRealm released.

Andrew Bowen

mk1 roster
Image Source: NetherRealm Studios and IMDb via The Nerd Stash

Andrew Bowen isn’t new to the acting game. He has numerous credits under his belt from live acting to voice acting and even some directing and writing experience. Most recently, he’s appeared in the likes ofย Starfield,ย Monster Hunter: Rise, andย Final Fantasy VII Remake.

He’s no stranger to Johnny Cage either asย MK1ย is not his first rodeo with the character. Bowen also voiced the fictional action star inย Mortal Kombat 11,ย Mortal Kombat X, andย Mortal Kombat: Onslaught.

Jean-Claude Van Damme

jean claude van damme
Image Source: NetherRealm Studios and IMDb via The Nerd Stash

Jean-Claude Van Damme’s inclusion inย MK1ย as Johnny Cage is a dream fulfilled. It’s no secret that theย Mortal Kombatย franchise has a connection with the famous martial artist action star. He inadvertently led to the creation of the franchise when Van Damme turned down an opportunity to star in a proposed arcade game. From there, Ed Boon and John Tobias developed what we know asย Mortal Kombat.

After 30 years, and after the fact that Johnny Cage’s first appearance came straight from Van Damme’s 1988ย Bloodsportย film, we finally have the man inย MK1. It’s a delight for fans of the character and of Van Damme as they can battle their way through iconic characters dressed in a classic Van Damme style.

Van Damme’s prolific career is too large to list. However, he’s starred inย Bloodsport,ย Hard Target,ย Double Impact,ย Kickboxer,ย JCVD,ย Timecop,ย Maximum Soldier, and plenty more.

Related:

How to Turn Off Test Your Might in Mortal Kombat Story Mode

Mortal Kombat 1 is available for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

Related Topics
Guide Mortal Kombat 1
Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email
Mykel Bright
  • Website

Since childhood, Mykel has had a passion for writing, drawing, comic books, video games, and all things horror. She finds various ways to blend her loves such as sketching out ideas for potential comics and working out ideas for choice-based visual novels.

SUGGESTED READS

Destiny 2 Edge of Fate Power Level 200
Game Guides

How To Reach Power Level 200 Fast in Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate

Destiny 2 Edge of Fate World Tier Changes
Game News

Bungie Responds to Community Criticism by Peeling Back Some Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Secrets

Destiny 2 Weekly Reset Guide: Challenges, Rotations, & Rewards (June 28-May 2)
Game Guides

Destiny 2 Weekly Reset Guide: Challenges, Rotations, & Rewards (July 1 – July 7)

Destiny 2 Edge of Fate Expansion Launch Trailer
Game Features

Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Just Gave Us a Remedy-like Launch Trailer

Death Stranding 2 On the Beach Mexico
Game Features

Strangely Enough, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Has the Most Faithful Representation of Mexico in Recent Memory

Xbox Game Pass July 2025 games
Game News

6 Games Including Mafia Leaving Xbox Game Pass In July

Trending
Texas Man records a package thief stealing boxes off the porch

Texas Man Comes up With โ€˜Epicโ€™ Idea To Get Revenge on Porch Pirates: โ€˜This Is Genius’

Florida bride has special moment with two fathers at wedding

Florida Bride’s Father Shocks Guests At Wedding When He Sees Her Stepdad In Crowd: ‘Cries In Daddy Issues’

Ric Flair poop in restaurant

Angry Tampa Server is Fed-Up With Ric Flair Pooping in Their Restaurants, ‘Dirtiest Player in the Game’

Texas woman sees dead brother during vacation

Texas Woman Shares Shocking Story of Seeing Her Dead Brother During Family Vacation in Italy: ‘This Gave Me Chills’

The Nerd Stash
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn
  • About Us
  • Join Our Team
  • Meet the Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Advertising Policy
© 2025 The Nerd Stash. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.