James Marsters

American actor known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer

James Marsters - American actor known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Born

August 20th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actor gained prominence through the role of Spike in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which aired from 1997 to 2003. Marsters also reprised this role in its spin-off, Angel. His performances garnered a dedicated fan base and he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of the vampire character. In addition to television, he appeared in films such as Dragonball Evolution and has been involved in various stage productions. Voice acting also formed a significant part of his career, particularly with roles in animated series and video games.

Played Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Appeared in Dragonball Evolution

Voice acting in multiple animated series

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