Tom Gibis
Voice ActorTom Gibis is an American actor whose signature anime role is Shikamaru Nara in the English dub of Naruto, the series produced by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
Gibis provides the English-language voice of Shikamaru Nara, the laid-back but brilliant strategist of the Nara clan, carrying the character across the original Naruto run and its Shippuden continuation. The role is the one he is most closely identified with among anime fans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Tom Gibis voice?
Tom Gibis voices Shikamaru Nara, the laid-back but brilliant strategist of the Nara clan, in the English dub of Naruto. The role carries across the original series and its Shippuden continuation.
Who voices Shikamaru Nara?
Tom Gibis provides the English-language voice of Shikamaru Nara, carrying the character across the original Naruto run and its Shippuden continuation. It is the role he is most closely identified with among anime fans.
What other anime has Tom Gibis voiced characters in?
His dub work also includes Takumi Nomiya in Honey and Clover and Mushra in Shinzo. Those roles sit alongside his signature part as Shikamaru Nara in Naruto.
Who is Tom Gibis?
Tom Gibis is an American actor born on August 22, 1964. He is best known among anime fans for voicing Shikamaru Nara in Naruto.
What other acting work has Tom Gibis done?
Beyond voice work, Gibis has appeared as a live-action actor in American film and television. That work runs alongside his anime dubbing career, led by his role as Shikamaru Nara.
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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