Massimo Còrizza

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Massimo Corizza is an Italian voice actor, dubbing director, and dialogue writer, born in Rome on September 29, 1957. His career in entertainment began at a very young age, with theatrical performances starting when he was three years old. He entered a dubbing studio for the first time at the age of six, initially to dub himself for commercials he had acted in, which led to him being noticed for voice work.

Corizza's extensive career, active from the 1970s, encompasses a vast range of roles in both animated and live-action productions. He is particularly well-known for his work in anime, having voiced numerous iconic characters. Among his most celebrated roles are the title character in Carletto il principe dei mostri, a part to which he feels a strong personal connection. He was also the first Italian voice of Shinnosuke Nohara, the protagonist of Shin Chan, and provided the voice for a young Goku in the first Italian edition of Dragon Ball. His other prominent anime roles include Akira in Devilman, Guglia (Nobita) in the first Italian edition of Doraemon, Lepka and Jimsey in Conan il ragazzo del futuro, Tanpei in La macchina del tempo, and Daigo in Gordian.

Beyond anime, Corizza has demonstrated his versatility by voicing characters in a wide array of Western animation, such as Panda in We Bare Bears - Siamo solo orsi, and in live-action television series, most notably as Albert Ingalls for eight years in the Italian version of La casa nella prateria. His film dubbing work includes roles in major movies like Good Morning, Vietnam, L'attimo fuggente, and Akira.

In addition to performing, Massimo Corizza has worked extensively behind the scenes as a dubbing director and dialogue writer. He has adapted and directed the Italian versions for numerous series, including La Tata and Bayside School, and has curated the dialogue for productions ranging from television series to musicals. His long-standing passion for his craft is evident in interviews, where he has spoken about the emotional complexity of voice acting and the balance required to adapt foreign works for an Italian audience.
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