Earl Boen
Voice ActorEarl Boen (1941-2023) was an American actor best recognized as Dr. Peter Silberman across the Terminator film series, and he voiced Balzac in the English dub of Berserk alongside a long list of other animated and video game roles.
Berserk Role
Boen voiced Balzac for the English-language dub of Berserk, part of his extensive work lending his voice to animated and video game productions in the West. The role sits within a voice-over career that ran alongside his live-action acting work for decades.
Career and Notable Roles
Boen is remembered foremost for playing psychiatrist Dr. Peter Silberman across the Terminator films. His voice-over resume was extensive: he voiced Horace Bleakman on Clifford the Big Red Dog, Police Chief Kanifky on Bonkers, Señor Senior Sr. on Kim Possible, and the villainous LeChuck in the Monkey Island games. In World of Warcraft, he provided both the narrator's voice and King Terenas Menethil II.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Earl Boen in the Terminator movies?
Yes. Earl Boen played the psychiatrist Dr. Peter Silberman across the Terminator film series, the role he is remembered foremost for. He worked from 1971 to 2017 across live-action and voice roles.
Who does Earl Boen voice in Berserk?
Boen voiced Balzac for the English-language dub of Berserk, part of his extensive work lending his voice to animated and video game productions in the West.
What other characters did Earl Boen voice?
Boen voiced Horace Bleakman on Clifford the Big Red Dog, Police Chief Kanifky on Bonkers, Señor Senior Sr. on Kim Possible, and the villainous LeChuck in the Monkey Island games.
What role did Earl Boen play in World of Warcraft?
In World of Warcraft, Boen provided both the narrator's voice and the character of King Terenas Menethil II, adding a major video game franchise to his extensive voice-over resume.
When did Earl Boen die?
Earl Boen was born in 1941 and died in 2023, having worked steadily from 1971 to 2017 across live-action television, film, and voice-over roles.
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