Leo Gullotta
Description
Leo Gullotta is an Italian actor and voice actor with a prolific career spanning stage, film, and television. Born in Catania, Sicily, in 1946, he began his career in the 1960s and became a well-known figure in Italian entertainment, in part due to his long association with the popular theatrical company Il Bagaglino. While highly respected for his live-action roles, for which he has won multiple David di Donatello and Silver Ribbon awards, he has also built a significant body of work in dubbing.
Within the realm of animation and voice dubbing, Gullotta is a prominent figure in Italy. One of his most recognized voice roles in anime is that of Yattaran, the bumbling but brilliant first officer of the Arcadia in the classic series Captain Harlock: Mystery of the Arcadia. He provided the Italian voice for this character, who is known for his comic relief and his passion for building ship models. This role is a noted example of his work in the genre.
Beyond this specific anime credit, Gullotta's dubbing career is extensive and includes voicing major characters in internationally renowned animated franchises. He is the official Italian voice of Manny the mammoth in the first three films of the Ice Age series, as well as in related short films and video games. His voice work also extends to other animated films such as Il principe dei dinosauri and La stella di Andra e Tati.
In the field of live-action dubbing, Gullotta has become a go-to voice for several prominent actors. He has frequently dubbed the performances of Joe Pesci, including in films like Once Upon a Time in America, My Cousin Vinny, and The Irishman. He also voiced Burt Young's character Paulie in the Rocky films and, following the death of Oreste Lionello, became the new Italian voice for director and actor Woody Allen. His other notable dubbing credits include the robot Johnny 5 in Short Circuit and roles in the Police Academy series. This extensive and varied dubbing career highlights his status as a versatile and sought-after talent in the Italian voice acting industry.
Within the realm of animation and voice dubbing, Gullotta is a prominent figure in Italy. One of his most recognized voice roles in anime is that of Yattaran, the bumbling but brilliant first officer of the Arcadia in the classic series Captain Harlock: Mystery of the Arcadia. He provided the Italian voice for this character, who is known for his comic relief and his passion for building ship models. This role is a noted example of his work in the genre.
Beyond this specific anime credit, Gullotta's dubbing career is extensive and includes voicing major characters in internationally renowned animated franchises. He is the official Italian voice of Manny the mammoth in the first three films of the Ice Age series, as well as in related short films and video games. His voice work also extends to other animated films such as Il principe dei dinosauri and La stella di Andra e Tati.
In the field of live-action dubbing, Gullotta has become a go-to voice for several prominent actors. He has frequently dubbed the performances of Joe Pesci, including in films like Once Upon a Time in America, My Cousin Vinny, and The Irishman. He also voiced Burt Young's character Paulie in the Rocky films and, following the death of Oreste Lionello, became the new Italian voice for director and actor Woody Allen. His other notable dubbing credits include the robot Johnny 5 in Short Circuit and roles in the Police Academy series. This extensive and varied dubbing career highlights his status as a versatile and sought-after talent in the Italian voice acting industry.
All Characters
- ItalianAnime overview: Captain Harlock: Mystery of the Arcadia
- ItalianAnime overview: Space Pirate Captain Harlock