Matt Zimmerman
Canadian actor and voice performer
Born
1934
91 years ago
Died
June 9th, 2022
3 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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Started a career in voice acting, gaining recognition for contributions to the animated series 'Robotech' and 'Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures'. Voiced several characters in prominent television shows and video games throughout the career. Achieved recognition as a versatile performer in the Canadian entertainment industry.
Voiced Major Fokker in 'Robotech'
Contributed to 'Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures'
Provided voices for numerous video games
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