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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 7, 1965 |
| Birthplace | Canada, British Columbia |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Unknown |
| Height | 180 cm |
| Agency | Free |
| Voice Acting Debut | 1988 |
Biography
Born in British Columbia, Canada, Paul Dobson is a male voice actor, actor, and director. Based in Vancouver, he is a cornerstone of the English dubbing industry for anime, known for roles such as Naraku in the English version of Inuyasha and Soichiro Yagami in the English version of Death Note, among many other notable works in English-dubbed Japanese anime.
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
Begins his career in theater in British Columbia, Canada, and joins the English dubbing industry for anime in Vancouver. Since the 1990s, he has taken on numerous important roles in many representative works, becoming one of the central figures in the English dubbing industry.
Personality
Dapper and intellectual, he is also highly respected as a director within the industry. He is highly regarded for his versatility in roles and has a unique presence in his portrayal of antagonists.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 5 of 5).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Note (English Version) | Soichiro Yagami | Main | 2007 |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (English Version) | Sakurel (Support) | Main | 2005 |
| Inuyasha (English Version) | Naraku | Main | 2002 |
| Rurouni Kenshin (English Version) | Kichiro Higashiguchi | Main | 1999 |
| Fatal Fury (English Version) | Geese Howard | Main | 1992 |
