Arlene Banas
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor best known for early Dragon Ball dubbing work with Harmony Gold USA, voicing Grandma Paozu and other characters across films and television.
Dragon Ball Dubbing
Arlene Banas voiced Grandma Paozu in Harmony Gold's English dub of Dragon Ball, appearing in episode four of that early adaptation. Her work extended to Dragon Ball films, where she voiced Penny's Mother in Curse of the Blood Rubies and provided voices for characters including Littlefoot and a Waitress in Mystical Adventure. These early Harmony Gold dubs represent some of the first English-language exposure to Dragon Ball's characters.
Broader Voice Acting Career
Banas has worked extensively in animation dubbing through Harmony Gold USA, appearing in numerous anime including Robotech, Tekkaman Blade, and Transformers. Her career spans both television and OVA releases, demonstrating the breadth of her voice acting work across multiple classic anime properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlene Banas known for in Dragon Ball?
American voice actor best known for early Dragon Ball dubbing work with Harmony Gold USA, voicing Grandma Paozu and other characters across films and television. Within Dragon Ball, Arlene Banas is known as harmony Gold voice of Grandma Paozu.
Which Dragon Ball productions has Arlene Banas worked on?
Arlene Banas has contributed to Dragon Ball. Arlene Banas voiced Grandma Paozu in Harmony Gold's English dub of Dragon Ball, appearing in episode four of that early adaptation.
Which Dragon Ball characters does Arlene Banas voice?
Arlene Banas's Dragon Ball voice work is described as harmony Gold voice of Grandma Paozu. Arlene Banas voiced Grandma Paozu in Harmony Gold's English dub of Dragon Ball, appearing in episode four of that early adaptation.
Where is Arlene Banas from?
Arlene Banas is an American voice actor. American voice actor best known for early Dragon Ball dubbing work with Harmony Gold USA, voicing Grandma Paozu and other characters across films and television.
What else has Arlene Banas done in the entertainment industry?
Banas has worked extensively in animation dubbing through Harmony Gold USA, appearing in numerous anime including Robotech, Tekkaman Blade, and Transformers. Her career spans both television and OVA releases, demonstrating the breadth of her voice acting work across multiple classic anime properties.
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