Tag: Christopher Collins

Serpentorslair Staff · August 6, 2026

From Cobra Island to the Final Frontier: How Chris Latta and Michael Bell Connected G.I. Joe to Star Trek: The Next Generation

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, 1980s pop culture, 80s animation, animation legends, Chris Latta, Chris Latta voice actor, Christopher Collins, Cobra, Cobra Commander, Cobra Commander voice, Destro Designs, Encounter at Farpoint, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe Cartoon, G.I. Joe cast, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe nostalgia, Gene Roddenberry, Groppler Zorn, Michael Bell, Michael Bell voice actor, Saturday morning cartoons, Star Trek cast, Star Trek connections, Star Trek fans, Star Trek history, Star Trek The Next Generation, Star Trek TNG, Sunbow G.I. Joe, Transformers voice actors, USS Enterprise-D, Viper Den Studios, Voice actors0 comment

For many fans who grew up in the 1980s, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and Star Trek: The Next Generation occupied completely different corners of their imagination. One was a world of laser fire, masked villains, and elite special missions. The other explored diplomacy, exploration, and humanity’s future among the stars. Yet, thanks to two legendary performers, those worlds became more connected than most fans ever realized. The bridge between Cobra Island and the USS Enterprise wasn’t built with phasers or F.A.N.G. helicopters. It was built by Chris Latta…

Unveiling the Brilliance: Exploring the Enigmatic Career of Arthur Burghardt

February 11, 2024February 12, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffA Rage in Harlem, acting career, animation industry, Arthur Burghardt, Baroness, Cartoon's, Character, Christopher Collins, Cobra Commander, Destro, Devastator, Diff'rent Strokes, Ghostbusters, gi joe, Hill Street Blues, Interview, Killjoy, Knots Landing, Monsters Inc, Morgan Lofting, Network, One Life to Live, Retro-Toy Con, Santa Barbara, Scooby-Doo, soap opera, The Jeffersons, Tom & Jerry kids, Transformers, Ultimate Spider-Man, Venom, Video Games, villain, Voice Actor, World of Warcraft0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everyone. Today we take a look at legendary voice actor Arthur Burghardt, born in 1947 in New York City. Burghardt is a humble man who lives a private life. Burghardt has had many rolls over the years including original GI Joe’s Destro, Stalker, and Iceberg. He brought a powerful voice to Destro and really developed the character into one of the most popular characters in the Joe lineup. Along with GI Joe, Burghardt voiced Devastator for the Transformers, Venom in Ultimate Spider-Man and various other…