Vic Mignogna
Voice ActorVic Mignogna is an American voice actor and musician active in English anime dubbing, heard in Studio Pierrot's Naruto: Shippuden as the Akatsuki figure Nagato.
Naruto Role
In the English dub of Naruto: Shippuden, Mignogna voices Nagato, the frail, Rinnegan-wielding leader who directs the Akatsuki through his Six Paths of Pain and whose beliefs about suffering and peace sit at the heart of the Pain arc. He is also credited with the younger Obito Uchiha in the same series. The part demands both physical fragility and towering conviction.
Career and Notable Roles
Mignogna spent years as one of the busier voices in English anime, with credits across more than a hundred titles. His signature role is Edward Elric across the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, a performance that earned him a Best Actor honor at the 2007 American Anime Awards. He also played Broly in the Dragon Ball films, Tamaki Suoh of Ouran High School Host Club, and Qrow Branwen in RWBY, and away from voice work he is a musician with several studio albums to his name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Vic Mignogna voice in Naruto?
In Naruto: Shippuden, Vic Mignogna voices Nagato, the frail, Rinnegan-wielding leader who directs the Akatsuki through his Six Paths of Pain. He is also credited with voicing the younger Obito Uchiha in the same series.
What is Vic Mignogna's most famous anime role?
Mignogna's signature role is Edward Elric across the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, a performance that earned him a Best Actor honor at the 2007 American Anime Awards.
What other anime characters has Vic Mignogna voiced?
Mignogna has also played Broly in the Dragon Ball films, Tamaki Suoh in Ouran High School Host Club, and Qrow Branwen in RWBY, among more than a hundred anime credits.
Is Vic Mignogna a musician as well as a voice actor?
Yes, away from voice work Mignogna is a musician with several studio albums to his name.
When did Vic Mignogna start his voice acting career?
Mignogna, born in 1962, has been active in English anime dubbing since 1999. Across that career he built one of the busiest resumes in the field, anchored by his signature role as Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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