Jamie Simone
Voice ActorJamie Simone is an American voice director, producer, and casting director who oversaw the English-language production of Naruto. He also supplied the barks and vocal effects for Kiba's ninja dog Akamaru in the Studio Pierrot series.
Naruto Role
Simone served as the voice director for the English dub of Naruto, guiding the American cast through their performances and shaping how the show sounded for Western audiences. He is also credited as the voice of Akamaru, the loyal canine partner of Kiba Inuzuka. His directorial hand helped define the English incarnation of the Studio Pierrot hit.
Career and Notable Roles
Simone owns the recording studio Studiopolis and has directed, produced, and cast a long list of animated programs and dubs since the late 1980s. His other credits include Sailor Moon and Tiger & Bunny. In 2012 he earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for outstanding directing on Transformers: Prime, a project he inherited from Susan Blu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voices Akamaru in Naruto?
Jamie Simone provides the barks and vocal effects for Akamaru, the loyal ninja dog belonging to Kiba Inuzuka, in the English dub of Naruto. Simone is credited with the role throughout the Studio Pierrot series' English adaptation.
What was Jamie Simone's job on the Naruto English dub?
Simone served as the voice director for the English dub of Naruto, guiding the American cast and shaping how the series sounded for Western viewers. He has directed, produced, and cast animated programs since the late 1980s.
What company does Jamie Simone own?
Simone owns the recording studio Studiopolis, a hub for his directing, producing, and casting work in animation.
What other anime has Jamie Simone worked on?
Beyond Naruto, Simone's credits include Sailor Moon and Tiger & Bunny. His work across these titles spans directing, producing, and casting roles in the dubbing industry.
Has Jamie Simone received any award recognition?
Simone earned a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2012 for outstanding directing on Transformers: Prime, a series he took over from Susan Blu. The nomination highlighted his standing as a veteran voice director.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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