Vincent Martella

American actor, voice of Phineas

Vincent Martella - American actor, voice of Phineas
Born

October 15th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1992, an American actor gained recognition for voicing the character Phineas Flynn in the animated series 'Phineas and Ferb'. The show aired on Disney Channel and became popular for its inventive storytelling. Martella also appeared in live-action roles, particularly in the sitcom 'Everybody Hates Chris', where he portrayed Greg Wuliger. His contributions to voice acting and television have garnered a dedicated fan base.

Voiced Phineas Flynn in 'Phineas and Ferb'

Played Greg Wuliger in 'Everybody Hates Chris'

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