Steve Kramer
Voice ActorSteve Kramer is an American voice actor best known for playing Darkonda in Power Rangers in Space, and for lending his English-dub voice to Dario Brando and the ghostly antagonist Yoshihiro Kira across JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's anime seasons.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Kramer voices Dario Brando, Dio's ill-fated father, in the English dub of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's first anime season, then returns as Yoshihiro Kira, the vengeful ghost of Yoshikage Kira's father, during the Diamond Is Unbreakable arc. Both roles put his familiar "wise old men" register to use at two very different points in the story.
Career and Notable Roles
Kramer has spent decades dubbing Japanese anime and video games into English, voicing Shunsui Kyoraku and Barragan Luisenbarn in Bleach, Hiruzen Sarutobi in Naruto, and Bang Shishigami in the BlazBlue games. His breakout part was Angelo Dante in the 1985 series Robotech, and he has since worked as a voice director and script adapter on numerous anime localizations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Steve Kramer voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Kramer voices Dario Brando, Dio's ill-fated father, in the English dub of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's first anime season, then returns as Yoshihiro Kira, the vengeful ghost of Yoshikage Kira's father, during the Diamond Is Unbreakable arc.
What is Steve Kramer best known for?
Steve Kramer is best known for playing Darkonda in Power Rangers in Space. His breakout voice acting role was Angelo Dante in the 1985 series Robotech.
What other anime has Steve Kramer voiced?
Kramer has voiced Shunsui Kyoraku and Barragan Luisenbarn in Bleach, Hiruzen Sarutobi in Naruto, and Bang Shishigami in the BlazBlue games.
When did Steve Kramer start voice acting?
Steve Kramer was born in 1950 and has been active in acting and voice work since 1972.
Who is Steve Kramer?
Steve Kramer is an American voice actor who has spent decades dubbing Japanese anime and video games into English. Beyond performing, he has worked as a voice director and script adapter on numerous anime localizations.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHirohiko Araki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byDavid Production
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