Justin Cook
Voice Actor and Producer in Animation
This individual is a voice actor and producer associated with various animated series. Significant contributions occurred in the anime industry, providing voices for prominent characters. Work in projects includes roles in series such as 'Dragon Ball Z' and 'Yu Yu Hakusho'. The production credits extend to involvement in various anime adaptations and collaborations.
Voiced characters in 'Dragon Ball Z'
Voiced characters in 'Yu Yu Hakusho'
Produced several anime projects
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Baseball player and manager with a .345 batting average
Born
April 4th, 1888 138 years ago
Died
December 8th, 1958 67 years ago — 70 years old
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April 4th, 1980 46 years ago
Died
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French poet and critic of literature
Born
April 4th, 1853 173 years ago
Died
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Memoirist and poet, wrote 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'
Born
April 4th, 1928 98 years ago
Died
May 28th, 2014 11 years ago — 86 years old
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Born
April 4th, 1975 51 years ago
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Russian journalist and activist
Born
April 4th, 1934 92 years ago
Died
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