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Marco Balzarotti

Voice Actor

Italian voice actor and dubbing professional born in 1957, known for his distinctive voice work in animated series including the Saint Seiya franchise, and for contributing to Dragon Ball Italian dubbing.

Role: voice_actor
Sub Role: Italian voice of Shiryū in Saint Seiya
Nationality: Italian
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Voice Acting Work

Marco Balzarotti built a prolific career in Italian dubbing, becoming known for his distinctive voice that graced numerous animated productions. He voiced Shiryū in Saint Seiya and contributed to the Dragon Ball franchise's Italian localization. Beyond anime, Balzarotti has lent his voice to dubbed versions of major Hollywood films and television productions, establishing himself as a reliable presence in Italian voice acting across multiple entertainment mediums.

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Career Development

After graduating from CTA (Center for Active Theater) in Milan in 1982, Balzarotti entered television dubbing and expanded into multiple studios serving the Italian market. His work encompasses both live-action dubbing of Hollywood actors and voice roles in animated productions, making him a versatile figure in Italian entertainment localization over more than four decades.

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