Tony Oliver
Voice ActorA Puerto Rican voice actor and director, Tony Oliver provides the English voice of Minato Namikaze in Naruto, the anime produced by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
Oliver plays Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage and father of the title character, in the English dub of the series. Though Minato appears mainly in flashbacks and later arcs, the role is pivotal to the story of the Nine-Tails and Naruto's heritage.
Career and Notable Roles
His wider resume features Rick Hunter in Robotech, Lancer in Fate/stay night, and Arsene Lupin III in the Lupin the Third franchise. Beyond animation, Oliver took part in producing the live-action series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and VR Troopers, and he has worked in the industry since 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime characters has Tony Oliver voiced besides Minato Namikaze?
Beyond Minato Namikaze in Naruto, Tony Oliver voices Rick Hunter in Robotech, Lancer in Fate/stay night, and Arsene Lupin III in the Lupin the Third franchise, a resume built since 1975.
What is Tony Oliver known for?
Beyond voice acting, Tony Oliver works as a voice director and has been active in the industry since 1975. That career includes his role as Minato Namikaze in Naruto.
Who does Tony Oliver voice in Naruto?
Oliver plays Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage and father of the title character, in the English dub. Though Minato appears mainly in flashbacks and later arcs, the role is pivotal to the story of the Nine-Tails and Naruto's heritage.
Who is Tony Oliver?
Tony Oliver is a Puerto Rican voice actor born in 1958. He is known among anime fans for voicing Minato Namikaze in Naruto.
What has Tony Oliver produced outside of voice acting?
Oliver took part in producing the live-action series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and VR Troopers. That producing work came alongside his long career voicing characters like Minato Namikaze in Naruto.
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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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