Hans Heller
Description
Hans Heller is a German actor and voice actor known for his work on the German-language dubbing of the anime series Naruto. As a voice actor, he is most recognized for providing the voice of the character Asuma Sarutobi, the leader of Team 10 and son of the Third Hokage, in the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden anime series. This role stands as a primary credit within the anime and voice acting community for Heller.
Beyond the character of Asuma Sarutobi, Hans Heller contributed to several other roles within the Naruto franchise. His work includes voicing the character Itachi Uchiha in the thirtieth episode of the original Naruto series, marking his tenure as an initial voice for that character. He also voiced the character Zetsu in episodes one hundred thirty-four and one hundred thirty-five. His work on Naruto Shippuden further included the role of Pain for the first eighteen episodes, as well as the voice of a young Asuma Sarutobi. In addition to the television series, he voiced Asuma Sarutobi in the 2016 German synchronization of the 2010 film Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower.
The career background of Hans Heller extends beyond voice acting into a substantial on-camera acting career in German film and television. His on-screen credits date back to the late 1980s, and he has appeared in numerous popular German television series. These roles include appearances in established series such as Tatort, Alarm für Cobra 11, SOKO Wismar, SOKO Hamburg, In aller Freundschaft, Großstadtrevier, and many others. This body of work demonstrates a long-standing presence in the German entertainment industry, primarily as a character actor in television productions. He was born in the year 1957.
Regarding his professional training, Hans Heller received his education at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, a notable performing arts college in Germany. His performance profile indicates a vocal range of baritone, and he is a native German speaker with professional proficiency in English. While best known for his anime role as Asuma Sarutobi, his career reflects a broad portfolio of acting work in live-action television productions spanning over three decades.
Beyond the character of Asuma Sarutobi, Hans Heller contributed to several other roles within the Naruto franchise. His work includes voicing the character Itachi Uchiha in the thirtieth episode of the original Naruto series, marking his tenure as an initial voice for that character. He also voiced the character Zetsu in episodes one hundred thirty-four and one hundred thirty-five. His work on Naruto Shippuden further included the role of Pain for the first eighteen episodes, as well as the voice of a young Asuma Sarutobi. In addition to the television series, he voiced Asuma Sarutobi in the 2016 German synchronization of the 2010 film Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower.
The career background of Hans Heller extends beyond voice acting into a substantial on-camera acting career in German film and television. His on-screen credits date back to the late 1980s, and he has appeared in numerous popular German television series. These roles include appearances in established series such as Tatort, Alarm für Cobra 11, SOKO Wismar, SOKO Hamburg, In aller Freundschaft, Großstadtrevier, and many others. This body of work demonstrates a long-standing presence in the German entertainment industry, primarily as a character actor in television productions. He was born in the year 1957.
Regarding his professional training, Hans Heller received his education at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, a notable performing arts college in Germany. His performance profile indicates a vocal range of baritone, and he is a native German speaker with professional proficiency in English. While best known for his anime role as Asuma Sarutobi, his career reflects a broad portfolio of acting work in live-action television productions spanning over three decades.
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