Alberto Angrisano

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Alberto Angrisano is an accomplished Italian actor and voice actor, renowned for his extensive work in dubbing both live-action and animated content for the Italian market. Born in Naples on April 28, 1963, he developed his craft in the theater, graduating from the Bottega teatrale del Mezzogiorno and performing under the direction of esteemed directors like Gabriele Lavia and Giancarlo Sbragia. This strong theatrical foundation, working with classics by Shakespeare and others, preceded his entry into the world of dubbing, a transition encouraged by Lavia that began with intensive training to adapt his stage voice for the screen.

Angrisano has become a highly recognizable voice in Italian anime and animation, lending his talents to a wide array of characters across different genres and styles. In the historical drama Giovanni's Island, he voiced Tatsuo Seno, the father of the protagonist. He brought authority to the role of Imperatore Adriano in the Netflix series Thermae Romae Novae and took on the role of the stoic team commander Ignis Ex in the dynamic film Promare. His range extends to more whimsical characters as well, such as the enigmatic Maestro gatto in the magical ballet-themed series Princess Tutu, the villainous Prof. Sabaku in Heartcatch Precure!, and even the character Takashi in the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbors the Yamadas. Further demonstrating his versatility in the anime world, his credits include the hero Pri Pri Prisoner in One-Punch Man, the powerful Jura Neekis in Fairy Tail, the complex robot Gesicht in Pluto, the brave Lobomon in Digimon Frontier, and the role of Optimus Prime in the Italian dubs of both Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Earthrise and Transformers: EarthSpark.

Beyond anime, Angrisano is the official Italian voice for numerous high-profile Hollywood actors, most notably Idris Elba, whom he has dubbed in films such as the Thor series, Pacific Rim, and The Suicide Squad. He is also the voice for actors like Mahershala Ali, including his Oscar-winning performance in Green Book, and Michael Kenneth Williams. In the realm of Western animation, he is celebrated for voicing Jake the Dog in Adventure Time, a role that has given him a lasting connection with a younger generation of fans, as well as Jack in Samurai Jack and numerous characters in productions like The LEGO Movie and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. His work in television drama is equally notable, particularly his portrayal of Hank Schrader in the acclaimed series Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul, a role he considers among his most significant. His contributions to the field have been recognized with an award at the Maratea Film Festival in 2009, and he has been the official voice of the National Geographic channel in Italy since 1999.
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