Billy Kametz
Voice ActorBilly Kametz (1987 to 2022) was an American voice actor whose anime dub work included the role of Josuke Higashikata in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, as well as Naofumi Iwatani, the protagonist of The Rising of the Shield Hero; in Attack on Titan's final season, he voices Nicolo, a Marleyan-turned-Survey-Corps cook.
Attack on Titan Role
Billy Kametz voices Nicolo in the English dub of Attack on Titan's final season, a former Marleyan soldier who becomes the cook for Eren Yeager's Yeagerist faction on Paradis Island. Bitter over the death of someone close to him, the character forms a tense, evolving relationship with the young Marleyan warriors he's forced to work alongside, adding dark comic relief to the story's final war. It was among Kametz's later anime dub roles before his death in 2022.
Career and Notable Roles
Kametz broke out playing Josuke Higashikata in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime and Naofumi Iwatani, the protagonist of The Rising of the Shield Hero. He also voiced Takuto Maruki in the video game Persona 5 Royal, Colt in the mobile game Brawl Stars, and Ferdinand von Aegir across the Fire Emblem series. Kametz died of colorectal cancer in 2022 at age 35, after a voice acting career of only six years.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Billy Kametz pass away?
Billy Kametz died of colorectal cancer in 2022 at age 35, after a voice acting career of only six years. He was born in 1987.
What was Billy Kametz' last role?
Nicolo in Attack on Titan's final season was among Billy Kametz's later anime dub roles before his death in 2022. He voiced the character across the show's final English dub episodes.
Who does Billy Kametz voice in Attack on Titan?
Kametz voices Nicolo, a former Marleyan soldier who becomes the cook for Eren Yeager's Yeagerist faction on Paradis Island. Bitter over the death of someone close to him, the character forms a tense, evolving relationship with the young Marleyan warriors he's forced to work alongside.
What is Billy Kametz best known for?
Kametz broke out playing Josuke Higashikata in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime and Naofumi Iwatani, the protagonist of The Rising of the Shield Hero. These were his signature leading roles.
What other roles did Billy Kametz voice?
Kametz also voiced Takuto Maruki in the video game Persona 5 Royal, Colt in the mobile game Brawl Stars, and Ferdinand von Aegir across the Fire Emblem series.
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