Patrick Seitz
Voice ActorAn American performer who works as a voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter, Patrick Seitz contributed to the English-language version of Naruto, the anime produced by Studio Pierrot. In its dub he played Han and Raido Namiashi.
Naruto Role
In the English dub of Naruto Shippuden, Seitz voiced Han, the Five-Tails jinchuriki from the Hidden Stone Village, and Raido Namiashi, a Hidden Leaf shinobi who serves on the Hokage's guard detail. Both are supporting figures who surface during the war-era arcs, and his low, weighty register fit the muscle-bound Han in particular.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond the ninja world, Seitz is widely recognized as Dio Brando in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and as Enji Todoroki, the flame hero Endeavor, in My Hero Academia. He broke into voice-over in 2000 through the Amazing Nurse Nanako OVA and has since amassed well over a hundred anime and game credits, frequently pulling double duty behind the microphone as an ADR director and script adapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Patrick Seitz voice?
In the English dub of Naruto Shippuden, Seitz voices Han, the Five-Tails jinchuriki from the Hidden Stone Village, and Raido Namiashi, a Hidden Leaf shinobi who serves on the Hokage's guard detail. Both are supporting figures who surface during the war-era arcs of the series.
What is Patrick Seitz's most iconic role?
Outside of Naruto, Seitz is most widely recognized as Dio Brando in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and as Enji Todoroki, the flame hero Endeavor, in My Hero Academia. Those two performances are the roles fans most often cite when discussing his career.
How did Patrick Seitz start his voice acting career?
Seitz broke into voice-over work in 2000 through the anime OVA Amazing Nurse Nanako. Since then he has amassed well over a hundred anime and game credits across a career now in its third decade.
What other jobs does Patrick Seitz do besides voice acting?
Beyond performing, Seitz frequently works behind the microphone as an ADR director and script adapter for English-language anime dubs. That dual role puts him on the production side of dubbing as well as in front of the mic.
How old is Patrick Seitz?
Patrick Seitz was born in 1978. He is an American voice actor whose career has spanned more than two decades in anime and game dubbing.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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