Peter Fernandez | |
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 Fernandez in 2007 | |
| Born | January 29, 1927 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 2010 (aged 83) Pomona, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1930s–2009 |
| Spouse |
Noel Smith (m. 1978) |
| Children | 3 |
Peter Fernandez (January 29, 1927 – July 15, 2010) was an American actor, voice director, and writer. Despite a career extending from the 1930s, he is probably best known for his roles in the 1967 anime Speed Racer. Fernandez co-wrote the scripts, was the voice director, and translated the English-language version of the theme song. He was instrumental in introducing many Japanese anime series to English-speaking audiences.[1][2][3] He is also the narrator in the audio version of It Looked Like Spilt Milk.
- ^ "'Speed Racer': drawing on an anime legend". Japan Times. Retrieved August 6, 2008.
- ^ "'Americanizing' a cartoon classic". Japan Times. Retrieved August 12, 2008.
- ^ Nelson, Valerie J. (July 25, 2010). "Peter Fernandez dies at 83; helped bring Japanese animation to American audiences". LA Times. Retrieved September 3, 2010.