John DeMita
Voice ActorJohn DeMita is an American actor best known as the voice of several Hyuga clan members in Naruto; he voices Kars, the leader of the Pillar Men, in the English dub of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
DeMita voices Kars, the calculating leader of the Pillar Men and the primary antagonist of Battle Tendency. Landing the part marked a return to anime dubbing for DeMita after time away from the field, and the role became one of the more talked about pieces of casting in the dub's second season.
Career and Notable Roles
DeMita is widely known for voicing Dosu Kinuta, Hiashi Hyuga, and Hizashi Hyuga in Naruto, and for a recurring live-action role as Colonel Clifford Blakely on the military drama JAG. A Yale-educated actor, he has also taught acting at institutions including the University of Southern California and El Camino College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does John DeMita voice?
John DeMita voices Kars, the calculating leader of the Pillar Men and the primary antagonist of Battle Tendency, in the English dub of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The role sits among the franchise's most talked about English cast performances.
What is John DeMita known for?
John DeMita is widely known for voicing Dosu Kinuta, Hiashi Hyuga, and Hizashi Hyuga in Naruto. Outside anime, he plays Colonel Clifford Blakely in a recurring role on the military drama JAG.
Why is John DeMita's casting as Kars notable?
Landing the role of Kars marked a return to anime dubbing for DeMita after time away from the field. It became one of the more talked about pieces of casting in the second season of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English dub.
Where did John DeMita study or teach acting?
John DeMita is a Yale-educated actor who has also taught acting at institutions including the University of Southern California and El Camino College. That academic work runs alongside his ongoing voice and screen career.
When did John DeMita start his acting career?
John DeMita has worked as an actor since 1983, across both anime dubbing and live-action television roles. His body of work spans more than four decades in the industry.
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