Paul St. Peter
Voice ActorAn American voice actor devoted to English-language anime dubs, Paul St. Peter took the role of Kurama in Studio Pierrot's Naruto.
Naruto Role
For the English-language broadcast of Naruto, St. Peter provided the voice of Kurama. The part sits alongside the many other anime characters he has portrayed for Western audiences, and it added the long-running ninja saga to a resume already thick with dubbed roles.
Career and Notable Roles
St. Peter has lent his voice to a wide swath of anime since the mid-1980s, playing Razor in Hunter X Hunter, Bleach's hulking Yammy, and several Digimon including Leomon, Wormmon, and Diaboromon. In gaming he is well known as Xemnas across the Kingdom Hearts series and as Yuan Shao in Dynasty Warriors, and he also appeared as Punch in the Cowboy Bebop feature film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Paul St. Peter voice?
St. Peter provided the voice of Kurama for the English-language broadcast of Naruto. The role added the long-running ninja saga to a resume already thick with other dubbed anime characters.
What is Paul St. Peter best known for in video games?
In gaming, St. Peter is well known as Xemnas across the Kingdom Hearts series and as Yuan Shao in the Dynasty Warriors games. Those roles sit alongside his long list of English-dub anime credits.
What other anime has Paul St. Peter been in?
St. Peter has voiced Razor in Hunter X Hunter and the towering Yammy in Bleach. He also played several Digimon characters, including Leomon, Wormmon, and Diaboromon.
Did Paul St. Peter appear in the Cowboy Bebop movie?
Yes, St. Peter voiced Punch in the Cowboy Bebop feature film. It is one of several film and TV credits he built alongside his television anime work.
When did Paul St. Peter start voice acting?
St. Peter has lent his voice to anime since the mid-1980s, giving him nearly four decades in the English dubbing industry. He is American and has stayed steadily active across that span.
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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.
Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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