Yuri Lowenthal
Voice Actor renowned for video game roles
A prominent voice actor, producer, and screenwriter emerged in the entertainment industry, particularly in the field of voice acting. Significant contributions were made to various video games, animated series, and films. Roles in notable projects include the lead character in the video game series ‘Persona’ and contributions to animation such as ‘Ben 10’ and ‘Naruto’. In addition to voice work, involvement in production and writing has been featured in several creative projects.
Voiced Sasuke Uchiha in 'Naruto'
Voice of Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man' video games
Contributed to 'Ben 10' franchise
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