Rafael Ferrer
Description
Rafael Ferrer is an American actor and voice actor born on March 23, 1960, in Los Angeles, California. He comes from a prominent artistic family; he is the son of actor José Ferrer and singer Rosemary Clooney, and a cousin of actor George Clooney. His career spans work in live-action television, video games, and animation, with a particular focus on voice-over for commercials and animated projects.
Ferrer's most recognized credit in the field of anime voice acting is his role as the Reporter in the English-language version of the animated anthology film Neo-Tokyo. He provided the voice for the character Bob Stone, the reporter featured in the "Running Man" short segment of the film. This specific dub was produced for MTV's Liquid Television program and first aired in October 1992, representing a different English version from the one created by Streamline Pictures for theatrical and home video release.
Beyond this specific anime credit, Ferrer has built a substantial career as a voice artist. He is widely known for his voice work in video games, most notably as the voice of the antagonist Darth Malak in the popular titles Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) and its sequel, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords (2004). His other voice acting credits in animation include the role of Pencil in the HBO children's series A Little Curious and the character Spirodon Skorpio in an episode of the animated series Archer.
In addition to character voices, Ferrer has had an extensive and notable career as a commercial and promotional narrator. He has provided voice-overs for thousands of national commercials and movie trailers for major Hollywood studios. His voice has been a regular presence on television networks such as ABC, NBC, and CBS, including work as a voice for promotions for the TODAY show. His live-action television appearances include roles in episodes of Miami Vice, Law & Order, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Ferrer's most recognized credit in the field of anime voice acting is his role as the Reporter in the English-language version of the animated anthology film Neo-Tokyo. He provided the voice for the character Bob Stone, the reporter featured in the "Running Man" short segment of the film. This specific dub was produced for MTV's Liquid Television program and first aired in October 1992, representing a different English version from the one created by Streamline Pictures for theatrical and home video release.
Beyond this specific anime credit, Ferrer has built a substantial career as a voice artist. He is widely known for his voice work in video games, most notably as the voice of the antagonist Darth Malak in the popular titles Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) and its sequel, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords (2004). His other voice acting credits in animation include the role of Pencil in the HBO children's series A Little Curious and the character Spirodon Skorpio in an episode of the animated series Archer.
In addition to character voices, Ferrer has had an extensive and notable career as a commercial and promotional narrator. He has provided voice-overs for thousands of national commercials and movie trailers for major Hollywood studios. His voice has been a regular presence on television networks such as ABC, NBC, and CBS, including work as a voice for promotions for the TODAY show. His live-action television appearances include roles in episodes of Miami Vice, Law & Order, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: Manie Manie: Neo Tokyo
- EnglishAnime overview: Running Man