Dorothy Elias-Fahn
Voice ActorDorothy Elias-Fahn, an American voice actress formerly credited as Dorothy Melendrez, voiced the Akatsuki kunoichi Konan in the Naruto: Shippuden English dub.
Naruto Role
In Naruto: Shippuden, Elias-Fahn voiced Konan, the composed origami-using kunoichi and only female member of the Akatsuki, partner to the group's figurehead Nagato. The role sat among the darker, later chapters of the Studio Pierrot series.
Career and Notable Roles
Elias-Fahn has worked in English anime dubbing since around 1990, taking lead and supporting parts in series such as Trigun, where she played Meryl Stryfe, Rurouni Kenshin as Kaoru Kamiya, and Love Hina as Naru Narusegawa, along with several roles in the Danganronpa games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Dorothy Elias-Fahn voice?
Dorothy Elias-Fahn voices Konan in Naruto: Shippuden, the composed origami using kunoichi and only female member of the Akatsuki, partnered with the group's figurehead Nagato. Outside Naruto she voices Meryl Stryfe in Trigun and Kaoru Kamiya in Rurouni Kenshin.
Is Dorothy Elias-Fahn known by another name?
Dorothy Elias-Fahn was formerly credited under the name Dorothy Melendrez. She has worked in English anime dubbing under these names since around 1990.
What anime roles is Dorothy Elias-Fahn known for besides Naruto?
Beyond her role as Konan in Naruto, Dorothy Elias-Fahn voices Naru Narusegawa in Love Hina and has appeared in several roles in the Danganronpa games. She also plays Kaoru Kamiya in Rurouni Kenshin and Meryl Stryfe in Trigun.
When was Dorothy Elias-Fahn born?
Dorothy Elias-Fahn was born in 1962 and has worked in English anime dubbing since around 1990. She is known to Naruto fans for voicing Konan, the origami using Akatsuki member.
Who is Dorothy Elias-Fahn?
Dorothy Elias-Fahn is an American voice actress who has worked in English anime dubbing since around 1990. She is best known to Naruto fans for voicing Konan, and has also played Meryl Stryfe in Trigun and Kaoru Kamiya in Rurouni Kenshin.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
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