Barbara D. Goodson Gustafson (born August 16, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York) is an experienced American voice actress known for her rather extensive dubbing of various anime, as well as doing the voice of Rita Repulsa in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers: Zeo, and Power Rangers in Space.
Goodson has more major live-action Power Rangers voice-over credits than any voice actor/actress. In addition to Rita Repulsa, she has also voiced both Prince Sprocket and Orbus in Power Rangers: Zeo (and with her also doing the voice of Rita had at least 3 credits listed in the show's end credits), and also did the female voice of Mandilok in Power Rangers: Wild Force. She also did the voice of Ladyborg in Beetleborgs Metallix.
As for her anime dubbing, she has done voices in such shows as Tekkaman Blade, Dragon Ball, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and FLCL, just to name a few.
Barbara Goodson is a "lifer" in show biz. Truly in love with all aspects of this wild & crazy craft. Was aware of her mimicry skills early on in life when she imitated family members & caught on to the positive attention it gave her & the pleasure & camaraderie it gave to others. She delights in the task of putting her own stamp on a character whether it be dramatic, musical, comedic &/or in film, cartoons, v/o, nightclubs, stage, TV, etc. Stuck in a tiny woman's body has always been her challenge since she's always felt much bigger than her under 5' stature & has been recognized for her powerful vocal range playing many nasty yet amusing "bad ladies" on & off screen. She has no intention of ever retiring...& continues to dream of working with more of the 'heavy weights' & being cast in meaningful, well received & lucrative projects. Believes acting is a blessed career that can move mountains. It's not for sissies & contains a community of (mostly) evolved, concerned humans. She is proud to have had the modicum of success she has achieved & looks forward to more.
