Brian Beacock
Voice ActorBrian Beacock is an American actor who works in film, television, and English-dubbed anime. He voices several Naruto characters, among them Chojuro, the twins Sakon and Ukon, and Yashamaru, across the Studio Pierrot series.
Naruto Role
Beacock handles a spread of Naruto roles in the English dub, most prominently Chojuro, the shy swordsman who later rises to become the Sixth Mizukage. He also voices the merged Sound Village twins Sakon and Ukon, along with Yashamaru, the uncle whose actions shaped Gaara's tragic childhood.
Career and Notable Roles
Born on March 29, 1966, Beacock has been dubbing anime and games since 1988. Fans know him for Yumichika Ayasegawa in Bleach, Takato Matsuki in Digimon Tamers, Byonko in Zatch Bell, and above all Monokuma, the black-and-white bear who hosts the killing games of the Danganronpa series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does Brian Beacock voice?
In Naruto, Beacock voices Chojuro, the shy swordsman who later becomes the Sixth Mizukage, along with the merged Sound Village twins Sakon and Ukon and Gaara's uncle Yashamaru. Outside Naruto he plays Yumichika Ayasegawa in Bleach and Takato Matsuki in Digimon Tamers.
What is Brian Beacock known for?
Beacock is best known as Monokuma, the black-and-white bear who hosts the killing games of the Danganronpa series. This stands alongside his multiple Naruto roles as one of his signature credits.
Who is Yashamaru in Naruto, and what role does he play in Gaara's backstory?
Yashamaru, voiced by Beacock, is the uncle whose actions shaped Gaara's tragic childhood in Naruto. Beacock also voices the merged Sound Village twins Sakon and Ukon within the same English dub.
What other anime has Brian Beacock appeared in?
Beacock voices Byonko in the comedic anime Zatch Bell, one of many supporting roles across his long dubbing career.
When was Brian Beacock born?
Brian Beacock was born on March 29, 1966. He has been dubbing anime and video games since 1988, giving him decades of experience in the industry.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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