Debi Mae West
Voice ActorDebi Mae West, an American voice actress, has worked across radio, animation, and video games, and voiced Tsunade in the English dub of Naruto.
Naruto Role
West voiced Tsunade in the English adaptation, the fifth Hokage and legendary medical ninja who returns to lead the Hidden Leaf Village. Her performance earned recognition in 2008, when it was cited alongside her Metal Gear work at the Spike Video Game Awards.
Career and Notable Roles
Across a career reaching back to the early 1990s, West has worked steadily in radio, animation, and games, including the role of Meryl Silverburgh in the Metal Gear series. Between 1999 and 2002 she also appeared regularly on Joe Frank's public-radio broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Debi Mae West voice?
Debi Mae West voices Tsunade, the fifth Hokage and legendary medical ninja, in the English dub of Naruto. She also voices Meryl Silverburgh in the Metal Gear video game series.
Has Debi Mae West won any recognition for her voice work?
Debi Mae West's performance as Tsunade in Naruto was recognized in 2008, cited alongside her Metal Gear work at the Spike Video Game Awards. She has worked professionally since 1993.
What other video games has Debi Mae West worked on?
Debi Mae West voices Meryl Silverburgh in the Metal Gear video game series, one of her best known roles alongside Tsunade in Naruto. Her career in games, animation, and radio dates back to the early 1990s.
What radio work has Debi Mae West done?
Between 1999 and 2002, Debi Mae West appeared regularly on Joe Frank's public radio broadcasts. Her career has also spanned animation and video games since the early 1990s, including her role as Tsunade in Naruto.
When did Debi Mae West start her career?
Debi Mae West has worked professionally since 1993, across radio, animation, and video games. She is known to Naruto fans as the English voice of Tsunade, the fifth Hokage.
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