born September 8, 1950, in Naga, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production.
He is most known for the roles of Buta Gorilla (Kiteretsu Daihyakka), Daima Jin (High School! Kimengumi), Oolong (Dragon Ball), Dr. Escargon (), Ashibe's Father (Shōnen Ashibe), and Scoop-kun (Shūkan Kodomo News) also Capone "Gang" Bege ( One Piece).
His wife is Japanese actress Sanae Takagi.
Filmography
Television animation
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Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) (Marker Clan, Job John)
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Urusei Yatsura (1981-1982)
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Choriki Robo Galatt (1984) (Kiwi Grekovich)
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Dragon Ball (1986) (Oolong, Ko-Gamera, Boxer, Wolf, Seal Soldier)
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Maison Ikkoku (1986) (Kindergarten Principal)
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(1987) (Mindwipe(Japanese:Wipe))
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Dragon Ball Z (1989) (Oolong, Karin, Yamu, Bubbles, Haiya Dragon, Tsuno, Mayor)
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21 Emon (1991) (Gonsuke)
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Dragon League (1993) (Amon)
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Dragon Ball GT (1996) (Big Bro' Kidnapper)
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GeGeGe no Kitarō #4 (1996) (Ittan Momen, Nurikabe)
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Cowboy Bebop (1998) (Dr. Yuuri Kellerman)
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(2001) (Dr. Escargon)
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Magical☆Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002) (Shin Imamiya, Aban narration)
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002) (Lewis Halberton)
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Astro Boy (2003) (Robita)
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Gin Tama (2006) (Yagyu Binbokusai)
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GeGeGe no Kitarō #5 (2007) (Konaki-Jijii, Nurikabe)
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Dragon Ball Kai (2009) (Oolong)
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Hunter × Hunter (2011) (Zenji)
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Dragon Ball Super (2015) (Oolong, Magetta, Kaiō-sama and Narrator (indefinitely took over the latter two on September 27, 2015, while Jōji Yanami takes medical leave)
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GeGeGe no Kitarō #6 (2018) (Abura-sumashi (ep 5), Miminaga (ep 27), Demon Buer (33), Oshiroibaba (44),)
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Heaven's Design Team (2021) (God, the Creator)
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Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible (2023) (Unsen-sensei)
Unknown date
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Angel Heart (Hideo Mochiyama)
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Anime Sanjushi (Coby)
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Aura Battler Dunbine (Hon Wan, multiple minor characters)
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B Biidaman Bakugaiden V (Count Dracula)
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Blue Gale Xabungle (Propopiev Sandora)
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Bomberman Jetters (Dr. Mechado)
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Cyborg Kuro-chan (narrator)
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Chikkun Takkun (Jitabata Mechaman)
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Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z (Poncho)
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Doraemon (Sunetsugu, Suneo (took over after Kaneta Kimotsuki left, from November 15, 1985, to December 6, 1985))
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Dragon League (Amon)
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Dragon Quest (Zanack)
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(Zaboera)
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Duel Masters (Maruo Kakuko)
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Fearsome Biomen Umekichi
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Future GPX Cyber Formula (Edelhi Bootsvorz)
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Hajime no Ippo (Yanaoka)
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Hare Tokidoki Buta (Principal)
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High School! Kimengumi (Daima Jin)
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Kyatto Ninden Teyandee (Gennarisai)
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Mysterious Joker (Dokusaburou Oniyama)
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Kimagure Orange Road (Kazuya Hatta)
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Kingyo Chūihō (Same)
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(Nakano-san, Minch)
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Kiteretsu Daihyakka (Kaoru Kumada (Buta Gorilla) (2nd appearance))
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Maho Girls PreCure! (Labut)
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Mahō no Star Magical Emi (Topo)
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Miss Machiko (Kinzō Abashiri)
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Mashurambō (Kūtaru)
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Meimon! Daisan Yakyūbu (Hiroshi Takahashi)
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Metal Fighter MIKU (Kōzō Shibano)
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Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Romalio Monini)
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Lewis Halberton)
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Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Danny, Dudemo)
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Shinzo (Kutal)
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(Okabe)
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Obake no Q-tarō (Kisa)
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One Piece (Tonjit, Capone Bege, Vasco Shot)
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Pokémon (Professor Nishinomori)
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Red Baron (Isao Kumano)
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Sailor Moon Supers (Mister Magic Pierrot,Old Dentist)
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Saint Seiya (Jamian)
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Shin Hakkenden (Chūji)
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Shōnen Ashibe (Ashibe's dad)
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Sorcerer Hunters (Sukoya)
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Sue Cat (Billy)
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Susie-chan to Marvie (Professor Peabunny)
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Tanoshii Willow Town (Tad)
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Tsuribaka Nisshi (Kazuo Sasaki)
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Wowser (Wowser)
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX (Vice-Principal Napoleon)
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Zipang (Kanji Ishiwara)
Original net animation (ONA)
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Pluto (2023) (Tse Tse Mar)
Original video animation (OVA)
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Dream Hunter Rem (xxxx) (Beta)
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Future GPX Cyber Formula (xxxx) (Edelhi Bootsvorz)
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Grappler Baki (xxxx) (Mitsunari Tokugawa)
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Kimagure Orange Road (xxxx) (Kazuya Hatta)
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Luna Varga (xxxx) (Chef)
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Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin (xxxx) (Smart Ass)
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(xxxx) (Yattran)
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Saint Seiya (xxxx) (Skelleton Marchino)
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1991) (Pretzer)
Films
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(1981) (Middle School Student)
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Nine (1983) (Sata)
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Highschool! Kimen-gumi (1986) (Daima Jin)
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Dragon Ball (1986-1996)
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Curse of the Blood Rubies (Oolong)
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Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (Oolong)
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Mystical Adventure (Oolong)
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Dragon Ball Z (1990-2015)
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The World's Strongest (Oolong)
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The Tree of Might (Oolong, Haiya Dragon, Bubbles)
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Lord Slug (Oolong, Haiya Dragon, Bubbles)
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Cooler's Revenge (Oolong, Haiya Dragon)
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The Return of Cooler (Oolong)
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Super Android 13 (Oolong)
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(Oolong, Bubbles)
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Bojack Unbound (Oolong, Bujin, Bubbles)
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Bio-Broly (Jaga Bada, Bubbles)
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Wrath of the Dragon (Oolong)
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Battle of Gods (Oolong)
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Resurrection 'F' (Oolong)
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My Neighbor Totoro (1988) (Catbus)
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(1988) (Kazuya Hatta)
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(1990) (Crow)
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(1994) (Ponpu)
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(1996) (Kazuya Hatta)
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(2001) (Kazuo Nakano)
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Dobutsu no Mori (film), the film adaptation of the Animal Crossing video game series. (2006) (Tom Nook)
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(2007) (Mr. Turtle Dictionary)
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(2011) (Vice Commander)
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(2012) (Gonsuke)
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(2013) (Gonsuke)
Video games
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Ace Combat 5 (xxxx) (Transport Pilot, Yuktobania Navy Commandant)
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Battle Fantasia (xxxx) (Donvalve Du Don)
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BS Super Mario Collection (xxxx) (Bowser)
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BS Super Mario USA Power Challenge (xxxx) (Commander, FryGuy, Clawglip)
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Corpse Seed (2007) (Sid Le Creuset)
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(2003) (Oolong, Karin)
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(2005) (Oolong, Karin)
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Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) (Palmer)
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024) (Palmer)
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Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (Rabbit)
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(xxxx) (Nakano-san)
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Kinnikuman (xxxx) (Nakano-san)
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Kinnikuman (xxxx) (Nakano-san)
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Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix Max (xxxx) (Nakano-san)
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(2001) (Baguji)
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(xxxx) (Makkey)
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(2004) (Sokolov)
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Persona 3 Reload (2024) (Bunkichi Kitamura)
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Policenauts (1996) (Jun Ishida)
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R no Shosai (xxxx) (Mr. R, The Devil)
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Shining Force EXA (2007) (Garyu)
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Sonic the Hedgehog (series) (xxxx) (Bean the Dynamite)
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Spyro The Dragon (xxxx) (Dragon Voice)
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(xxxx) (Albert)
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(xxxx) (Ganser)
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Tengai Makyou III-Namida (xxxx) (Ichimonshi)
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017) (Cole)
Japanese voice-over
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Junior High Science (xxxx) (中学生理科 Chūgakusei Rika, on NHK) (narrator)
Tokusatsu
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Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996) (DD Donmo (ep. 26))
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Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2002) (New Year's Org (ep. 46))
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Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004) (Poppenian Haimaru (ep. 36))
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Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005) (Hades Beastman Gaston the Thief (ep. 25))
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GoGo Sentai Boukenger (2006) (Tsukumogami Kawazugami (ep. 9))
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(2008-2009) (Alien Guts (ep. 2 and 10))
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Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011) (Zakyura (ep. 33))
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Ressha Sentai ToQger (2014) (Tombstone Shadow (ep. 39))
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Tetsuwan Tantei Robotack (xxxx) (Might Burn, Mighty Wonder)
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X-Bomber (xxxx) (Bigman Lee)
CD drama
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Itazura na Kiss (xxxx) (Irie Papa)
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Madara Tenshō-hen (xxxx) (Jato)
Dubbing roles
Live-action
Animation
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Kung Fu Panda (Mister Ping)
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Shrek Forever After (Pig #1)
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(Porky Pig)
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Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends (Salty the Dockyard Diesel, Sir Handel, Farmer McColl (Season 6 only)) (Season 4-8)
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Winnie-the-Pooh (Rabbit) (2nd voice)
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