Peter New

Canadian actor and voice actor

Peter New - Canadian actor and voice actor
Born

October 30th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Canada

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An accomplished Canadian actor and voice actor, this individual has contributed significantly to animated series and films. Notable work includes voicing characters in popular series such as 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic', where the character Big McIntosh gained popularity. The individual has also lent their voice to video games and has worked extensively in dubbing international films.

Voiced Big McIntosh in 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'

Provided voicework for multiple video games

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