Derek Stephen Prince
Voice ActorDerek Stephen Prince, who now works under the name Steve Prince, is an American voice actor whose many anime credits include Shino Aburame in Naruto.
Naruto Role
Prince voiced Shino Aburame in the English dub, the quiet, insect-controlling member of Team 8 who rarely shows emotion behind his high collar and dark glasses. The subdued, deadpan delivery became one of his recognizable anime roles.
Career and Notable Roles
Prince has been active since the mid-1990s with a wide anime and gaming resume. His notable parts include Uryu Ishida in Bleach, DemiDevimon and Ken Ichijouji across the Digimon series, Vexen in the Kingdom Hearts games, and the villain Elgar in two live-action Power Rangers seasons, Turbo and In Space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Derek Stephen Prince voice?
Derek Stephen Prince voices Shino Aburame in the English dub of Naruto, the quiet, insect controlling member of Team 8. Outside Naruto he voices Uryu Ishida in Bleach and Vexen in the Kingdom Hearts games.
What did Derek Stephen Prince do?
Derek Stephen Prince has worked in English language anime and video game dubbing since 1994. His most recognized anime role is Shino Aburame, the insect controlling member of Team 8 in Naruto.
What Digimon characters has Derek Stephen Prince voiced?
Derek Stephen Prince voiced DemiDevimon and Ken Ichijouji across the Digimon series. He is also known to Naruto fans as the deadpan, insect controlling Shino Aburame of Team 8.
Is Derek Stephen Prince known by another name?
Derek Stephen Prince now works under the name Steve Prince. Under either name he has voiced characters including Shino Aburame in Naruto and Uryu Ishida in Bleach.
What live action roles has Derek Stephen Prince played?
Beyond voice acting, Derek Stephen Prince played the villain Elgar in two live action Power Rangers seasons, Turbo and In Space. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1994.
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