Billy Kametz
Voice ActorBilly Kametz was an American voice and stage actor active from 2016 until his death in 2022. In the Naruto franchise he voiced Metal Lee in the Boruto sequel produced by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
Kametz gave the English voice to Metal Lee, the son of Rock Lee, whose crippling nerves cause his fighting style to change dramatically once he is under pressure. The role placed him among the young ninja cast of the Studio Pierrot follow-up to the original series.
Career and Notable Roles
Kametz launched his dubbing career in 2016 and quickly took on leading parts, including Josuke Higashikata in the fourth JoJo's Bizarre Adventure arc, Takuto Maruki in Persona 5 Royal, and the isekai hit The Rising of the Shield Hero, where he played Naofumi. He died of colorectal cancer in 2022 at the age of 35.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Billy Kametz pass away?
Billy Kametz died of colorectal cancer in 2022 at the age of 35. His voice acting career had run from 2016 until his death, a brief but prolific six years.
Which characters did Billy Kametz voice?
In the Naruto franchise, Kametz voiced Metal Lee, the son of Rock Lee, in the Boruto sequel series. He also played Josuke Higashikata in the fourth arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Takuto Maruki in Persona 5 Royal, and Naofumi in The Rising of the Shield Hero.
What is Metal Lee's fighting style in Boruto?
Metal Lee, voiced by Kametz, is the son of Rock Lee whose crippling nerves cause his fighting style to change dramatically once he comes under pressure. He is part of the young ninja cast introduced in the Studio Pierrot sequel to Naruto.
When did Billy Kametz start his voice acting career?
Kametz launched his dubbing career in 2016 and quickly took on leading roles. He was born in 1987.
What video game role is Billy Kametz known for?
Kametz voiced Takuto Maruki in Persona 5 Royal, one of the lead roles that made his six-year career especially prolific.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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