Sam Riegel
Voice ActorSam Riegel is an American voice actor who plays the Sand jonin Baki and the Sound ninja Zaku Abumi in the English dub of Naruto, the anime by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
In the English-language Naruto, Riegel voices Baki, the jonin instructor of the Sand team that includes Gaara during the Chunin Exams, as well as Zaku Abumi, one of the Sound genin sent to strike at the Leaf's young ninja. Both are supporting antagonists tied to the exam arc.
Career and Notable Roles
Riegel has voiced many well-known characters, among them Donatello in the 2003 animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show, the courtroom hero Phoenix Wright from the Ace Attorney games, and the bear Teddie in Persona 4. He has been a core member of the tabletop web series Critical Role since 2015, whose first campaign later became the animated show The Legend of Vox Machina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Riegel most famous for?
Sam Riegel is best known as a core member of the tabletop web series Critical Role since 2015, whose first campaign later became the animated show The Legend of Vox Machina. He also voices Phoenix Wright from the Ace Attorney games.
Who does Sam Riegel voice in the Naruto dub?
In the English-language Naruto, Riegel voices Baki, the jonin instructor of the Sand team that includes Gaara during the Chunin Exams. He also voices Zaku Abumi, one of the Sound genin sent to strike at the Leaf's young ninja.
What other anime and games has Sam Riegel worked on?
Riegel voiced Donatello in the 2003 animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show and the bear Teddie in Persona 4. He also plays Phoenix Wright in the Ace Attorney video game series.
When did Sam Riegel start his voice acting career?
Riegel has been active in voice acting since 1997, giving him nearly three decades of experience by the time he joined Naruto's English dub cast. He was born in 1976.
Who is Sam Riegel?
Sam Riegel is an American voice actor who plays the Sand jonin Baki and the Sound ninja Zaku Abumi in the English dub of Naruto. Born in 1976, he has voiced characters in American animation and games since 1997.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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