Roger Craig Smith
Voice ActorRoger Craig Smith is an American voice actor who plays the Akatsuki bomber Deidara in the English dub of Naruto, the anime from Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
In the English version of Naruto, Smith gives voice to Deidara, a defector from the Hidden Stone who joins the criminal organization Akatsuki. Obsessed with the idea that a blast is a fleeting form of art, Deidara molds clay into detonating sculptures and clashes memorably with Gaara and Sasuke.
Career and Notable Roles
Smith has built a prolific career centered on video games and animation. He is widely recognized as Chris Redfield across the Resident Evil games, Ezio Auditore in the Assassin's Creed titles, and the modern voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, and he has also portrayed Captain America in Marvel projects and Batman in several DC titles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What video game characters has Roger Craig Smith voiced?
Smith is widely recognized as Chris Redfield across the Resident Evil games and as Ezio Auditore in the Assassin's Creed titles. Those roles are central to his video game career outside of Naruto.
What is Roger Craig Smith best known for?
Smith is best known as the modern voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. It is the role most frequently attached to his name in mainstream coverage.
Who does Roger Craig Smith voice in Naruto?
In the English version of Naruto, Smith voices Deidara, a defector from the Hidden Stone who joins the criminal organization Akatsuki. Deidara molds clay into detonating sculptures and clashes memorably with Gaara and Sasuke.
Has Roger Craig Smith voiced any Marvel or DC characters?
Yes, Smith has portrayed Captain America in Marvel projects and Batman in several DC titles. Those comic book roles sit alongside his gaming and anime credits.
When did Roger Craig Smith start his voice acting career?
Smith was born in 1975 and has been active in voice acting since 2004. His career has centered largely on video games and animation over 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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