Jürg Löw

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Jürg Löw is a Swiss-born actor with a extensive career in German-language film and television, who is also recognized for his contributions as a voice actor in German dubbing for anime and animated series. He was born in Basel, Switzerland, on January 27, 1946. His on-screen acting credits include roles in notable international productions such as Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York and the acclaimed German film Toni Erdmann.

In the realm of anime, Löw is known for providing the German voices for a range of characters, primarily during the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. His work often involves voicing antagonists or authoritative figures. A prominent example is his role as the villainous Scythe Master in the 2004 anime series Phantom - The Animation. He also lent his voice to the character Vektor in the 1993 original video animation Battle Angel, based on the same source material as the later film Alita: Battle Angel.

Löw's other anime dubbing credits demonstrate a breadth of work in science fiction and fantasy genres. He voiced Captain Herlock in the 1986 anime film Arcadia of My Youth, and took on roles in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, including Gihren Zabi in Mobile Suit Gundam and Garma Zabi in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation film trilogy. His filmography also includes the German dubs of works by influential directors, such as providing a voice for the film Metropolis and the series Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, both by Hayao Miyazaki, as well as Katsuhiro Otomo's seminal film Akira.

While Löw's primary career is as a live-action actor, his body of work in German anime dubs forms a significant part of his professional profile, connecting him to some of the most iconic titles in the medium.
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