Italian actor and voice actor born in Chiavari best known for voicing Oolong in Dragon Ball and dubbing the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series.
Peroni voiced Oolong, the comedic pig-man shapeshifter and early companion to Goku, in the Italian dub of Dragon Ball. Under Mediaset's dubbing direction, Peroni's performance brought energy and humor to one of the series' most entertaining side characters. His voice work on Oolong placed him among the early voices bringing the Dragon Ball franchise to Italian audiences. Beyond Dragon Ball, Peroni achieved broader recognition as the Italian voice of the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, establishing himself as a major dubbing figure in Italy.
Born on April 3, 1949, in Chiavari, Peroni built a respected career across voice acting and acting. His role as the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series became particularly notable, bringing menace and personality to one of animation's most iconic villains. His work as both voice actor and in live action demonstrated his versatility across entertainment media. Peroni's contributions to Dragon Ball in its early Italian localization helped establish the series' presence in the Italian-speaking market during the franchise's formative years in Europe.
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