Takeshi Kusao

Japanese actor and voice actor

Takeshi Kusao - Japanese actor and voice actor
Born

November 20th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Japan

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Born in 1965, an actor and voice actor gained recognition for roles in popular anime series. Voiced the character Trunks in the renowned series 'Dragon Ball Z', which contributed to a long-standing career in voice acting. Also performed in various other anime and video games, showcasing versatility in anime character portrayals.

Voiced Trunks in 'Dragon Ball Z'

Provided voices in 'One Piece' and 'Naruto'

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