Jason Marsden
Voice Actor in animated series
Born in 1975, this American actor gained prominence in the field of voice acting, especially in animation. Contributions include notable roles in popular television series and films. Voiced several characters that became favorites among audiences, particularly in children's entertainment. Notable works include performances in 'The Asterisk War' as 'Jasmin' and 'Scooby-Doo' as 'Tino'.
Voiced 'Max Goof' in 'A Goofy Movie'
Provided voices for characters in 'Static Shock'
Voice work in 'Duck Dodgers'
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January 3rd, 1924 102 years ago
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January 3rd, 1920 106 years ago
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January 3rd, 1962 64 years ago
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Actress and comedian from silent films
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January 3rd, 1897 129 years ago
Died
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