Laura Bailey
Voice ActorLaura Bailey is an American voice actress who plays several Naruto characters in the English dub, including Kushina Uzumaki, Kurotsuchi, and Yukimaru, in the anime produced by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
Bailey lends her voice to multiple figures in the English version of the Naruto saga. Most prominent is Kushina Uzumaki, Naruto's mother and a former host of the Nine-Tails, alongside the Iwagakure kunoichi Kurotsuchi and the frail, sea-connected boy Yukimaru. She has reprised Kushina across entries in the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm game series as well.
Career and Notable Roles
Bailey's anime-dubbing career started with the role of Kid Trunks in Funimation's English version of Dragon Ball Z. From there her credits grew to include a wide range of characters, among them Fruits Basket's Tohru Honda, the villainess Lust from the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, and Soul Eater's Maka Albarn. She is equally prolific in games, voicing Rise Kujikawa in Persona 4 and Serah Farron in Final Fantasy XIII, and she won a BAFTA for playing Abby Anderson, the divisive lead of The Last of Us Part II. Bailey is also a core cast member of the Critical Role web series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Laura Bailey in Naruto?
Yes, Bailey voices several characters in the English dub of Naruto, including Kushina Uzumaki, Naruto's mother and a former host of the Nine-Tails. She also plays Kurotsuchi, a kunoichi from Iwagakure, and Yukimaru, and has reprised Kushina in the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm games.
What is Laura Bailey's most famous role?
Bailey won a BAFTA for playing Abby Anderson, the divisive lead of The Last of Us Part II, one of her most acclaimed performances. She is also a core cast member of the tabletop web series Critical Role.
What anime characters has Laura Bailey voiced?
Bailey's dubbing career began with Kid Trunks in Funimation's English version of Dragon Ball Z. She has since voiced Tohru Honda in Fruits Basket, the villainess Lust in Fullmetal Alchemist, and Maka Albarn in Soul Eater.
What video games has Laura Bailey voiced characters in?
In games, Bailey voices Rise Kujikawa in Persona 4 and Serah Farron in Final Fantasy XIII, adding to a resume that spans anime dubbing and Western animation.
When did Laura Bailey start voice acting?
Bailey was born in 1981 and has worked as a voice actress since 1999, building a career that spans anime dubbing, Western games, and web series.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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