He was known for playing Professor Oak and Meowth in the long-running franchise. He also made appearances in other popular animated series such as “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and “One Piece.”

A prolific voice actor behind Pokémon's Professor Oak and many other classic animated characters has passed away. James Carter Cathcart, who was best known for his voice acting work in animation and video games,

BELOVED Pokémon and Sonic voice actor James Carter Cathcart has died at the age of 71 after a years-long battle with throat cancer. Cathcart — also known professionally as Jimmy Zoppi — passed