John DeMita
Voice ActorJohn DeMita is an American actor, voice actor, and acting teacher. He is best remembered by Naruto fans for voicing three Hidden Leaf figures in the English dub: Dosu Kinuta, Hiashi Hyuga, and Hizashi Hyuga.
Naruto Role
DeMita takes on three roles in the English dub of Naruto. He voices Dosu Kinuta, the bandaged Sound-village genin who competes in the Chunin Exams, along with the Hyuga twins Hiashi and Hizashi, the noble father of Hinata and his self-sacrificing brother. The trio of parts ties him to both the exam arc and the clan's tragic history in the Studio Pierrot series.
Career and Notable Roles
A Yale-educated actor, DeMita has worked across film, television, and animation dubbing since the early 1980s. On the military drama JAG he had a recurring role as the judge Colonel Clifford Blakely. He also teaches acting at several California institutions, including the College of the Canyons, El Camino College, and the University of Southern California, and is represented by Chrome Artists Management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does John DeMita voice?
In the English dub of Naruto, John DeMita voices three characters: Dosu Kinuta, the bandaged Sound Village genin from the Chunin Exams, and the Hyuga twins Hiashi and Hizashi. Hiashi is Hinata's father, while Hizashi is his self-sacrificing brother.
What is John DeMita known for?
Beyond his anime dubbing work, DeMita is known for a recurring role as Colonel Clifford Blakely on the military drama JAG. He has worked across film, television, and animation dubbing since the early 1980s.
Where does John DeMita teach acting?
DeMita teaches acting at several California institutions, including the College of the Canyons, El Camino College, and the University of Southern California. He is a Yale-educated actor with a career spanning film, television, and animation.
Who represents John DeMita?
DeMita is represented by Chrome Artists Management. The agency represents him for his ongoing work across film, television, and voice acting.
What is John DeMita's connection to the Naruto franchise?
John DeMita is an American actor, voice actor, and acting teacher. He is best remembered by Naruto fans for playing three Hidden Leaf characters, Dosu Kinuta, Hiashi Hyuga, and Hizashi Hyuga, in the English dub.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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