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Mikaela Hoover

Mikaela Hoover is an American actress known for film and television roles, including recurring collaborations with director James Gunn.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Mikaela Hoover is an American actress best known for her recurring collaborations with director James Gunn and her casting as the voice of Tony Tony Chopper in Netflix's One Piece.

Who she is

Mikaela Hoover was born on July 12, 1984, in Colbert, Washington. She is an American actress with film and television credits that include comedy, superhero, and ensemble projects.

Key career details

Hoover has frequently worked with director James Gunn, appearing in *Super* (2010), *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014), *The Suicide Squad* (2021), and *Superman* (2025). In 2025, she was announced as the voice and face-capture performer for Tony Tony Chopper in the second season of Netflix's live-action *One Piece*.

Why it matters

Hoover's role in *One Piece* marks a significant casting for a beloved anime character, and her continued collaboration with James Gunn keeps her visible in major franchise films.

In short

  • American actress, born 1984 in Colbert, Washington.
  • Frequent collaborator with director James Gunn.
  • Voices Tony Tony Chopper in Netflix's *One Piece* (2025).

Quick questions

Who is Mikaela Hoover?
An American actress known for roles in James Gunn films and as the voice of Tony Tony Chopper in *One Piece*.
What is Mikaela Hoover known for?
Her roles in *Super*, *Guardians of the Galaxy*, *The Suicide Squad*, *Superman*, and her *One Piece* casting.
What is her role in *One Piece*?
She provides the voice and face capture for Tony Tony Chopper in the second season.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikaela_Hoover
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, acting career, James Gunn collaborations, and *One Piece* casting
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikaela_Hoover
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and identification as an American actress
  3. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikaela_Hoover
    Supports: Nationality, James Gunn collaborations, and *One Piece* casting
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/mikaela_hoover
    Supports: Birthday, birthplace, and selected filmography
  5. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikaela_Hoover
    Supports: American actress identity and selected television and film roles