Carlos Iñigo
Description
Carlos Iñigo was a prolific Mexican voice actor, recognized for his extensive work in dubbing anime and Western animated series for Latin American audiences. Born Carlos Íñigo Medina on December 13, 1960, in Mexico City, he cultivated a career that spanned over three decades in the voice acting industry. Beyond his voice work, he was also a talented locutor, music teacher, and singer.
Iñigo's contributions to anime are numerous and varied, featuring prominent roles in many popular series. He is known for voicing Tatsuo Kusakabe, the father in the film My Neighbor Totoro. He took on the role of Sasuke in the series Mirmo Zibang! and voiced the character Speedy in Samurai Pizza Cats. For a brief period, he provided the voice for the title character Justy Ueki Tylor in two episodes of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor. His work also included the role of Sam in the series Anime Himitsu no Hanazono, an adaptation of The Secret Garden.
His anime filmography includes some of the most iconic series of the last few decades. He was the first voice for the character Jaken in Inuyasha and voiced Kotetsu in Naruto. He played Karl-Heinz Schneider in Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 and Hikaru Gosunkugi in Ranma ½. In the world of Yu-Gi-Oh!, he is particularly remembered for his portrayal of Joey Wheeler, known in Japanese as Katsuya Jounouchi. He also lent his voice to characters in One Piece, including Cabaji and Jango, and to Tommyrod in Toriko. His range extended to films as well, such as voicing Gregg Glenn in Resident Evil: Degeneration.
In addition to his anime roles, Iñigo was a familiar voice in Western animation and live-action dubbing. He was the voice of Rocko in Rocko's Modern Life, Daggett in Angry Beavers, and Professor Frink in The Simpsons. He also voiced Billy Cranston, the Blue Ranger, in the Latin American Spanish dubs of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and its film adaptation. His nephew, Alfredo Leal, is also a notable voice actor in the industry.
Carlos Iñigo passed away on September 17, 2017, in Mexico City. His extensive body of work has left a lasting impact on Latin American dubbing, making his voice a cherished memory for many who grew up watching these series.
Iñigo's contributions to anime are numerous and varied, featuring prominent roles in many popular series. He is known for voicing Tatsuo Kusakabe, the father in the film My Neighbor Totoro. He took on the role of Sasuke in the series Mirmo Zibang! and voiced the character Speedy in Samurai Pizza Cats. For a brief period, he provided the voice for the title character Justy Ueki Tylor in two episodes of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor. His work also included the role of Sam in the series Anime Himitsu no Hanazono, an adaptation of The Secret Garden.
His anime filmography includes some of the most iconic series of the last few decades. He was the first voice for the character Jaken in Inuyasha and voiced Kotetsu in Naruto. He played Karl-Heinz Schneider in Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 and Hikaru Gosunkugi in Ranma ½. In the world of Yu-Gi-Oh!, he is particularly remembered for his portrayal of Joey Wheeler, known in Japanese as Katsuya Jounouchi. He also lent his voice to characters in One Piece, including Cabaji and Jango, and to Tommyrod in Toriko. His range extended to films as well, such as voicing Gregg Glenn in Resident Evil: Degeneration.
In addition to his anime roles, Iñigo was a familiar voice in Western animation and live-action dubbing. He was the voice of Rocko in Rocko's Modern Life, Daggett in Angry Beavers, and Professor Frink in The Simpsons. He also voiced Billy Cranston, the Blue Ranger, in the Latin American Spanish dubs of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and its film adaptation. His nephew, Alfredo Leal, is also a notable voice actor in the industry.
Carlos Iñigo passed away on September 17, 2017, in Mexico City. His extensive body of work has left a lasting impact on Latin American dubbing, making his voice a cherished memory for many who grew up watching these series.
All Characters
- SpanishAnime overview: My Neighbor Totoro
- SpanishAnime overview: Mirmo Zibang!
- SpanishAnime overview: Samurai Pizza Cats
- SpanishAnime overview: The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
- SpanishAnime overview: Anime Himitsu no Hanazono