Claudio Capone facts for kids
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Claudio Capone
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| Born | 18 November 1952 Rome, Italy
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| Died | 23 June 2008 (aged 55) |
| Occupation | Actor, voice actor, narrator |
| Years active | 1964–2008 |
| Children | 2, including Davide Capone |
Claudio Capone (born November 18, 1952 – died June 23, 2008) was a talented Italian actor, voice actor, and narrator. He was known for giving his voice to many famous characters in movies and TV shows, especially in Italy.
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Claudio Capone: The Voice Behind Your Favorite Characters
Early Life and Career Start
Claudio Capone was born in Rome, Italy. He started acting on television when he was just 11 years old! His first TV show was called Il giornalino di Gian Burrasca, directed by Lina Wertmüller. He also performed on stage with other actors like Luigi Almirante. In the 1970s, he decided to focus only on voice acting and narrating.
Famous Voice Roles
Claudio Capone became very well-known for his voice work. He was the Italian voice for many characters you might recognize:
- Ridge Forrester in the popular TV show The Bold and the Beautiful.
- Rev. Eric Camden (played by Stephen Collins) in 7th Heaven.
- Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill) in the original Star Wars movies.
- Carey Mahoney (played by Steve Guttenberg) in the Police Academy film series.
- Stephen Fry when he played Oscar Wilde in the movie Wilde.
- Franz Joseph I of Austria in the Sissi movie trilogy.
- Don Johnson in the TV show Miami Vice.
Narrator for Documentaries and Ads
Besides dubbing, Claudio Capone was also a popular narrator for films and TV shows. He narrated many documentaries for the Italian national TV network RAI. His most famous narration was for Rai's science documentary Superquark, presented by Piero Angela, and Geo & Geo. You could also hear his voice, and sometimes see him, in many commercials across Italy.
His Family
Claudio Capone was married and had two children. His son, Davide, also followed in his footsteps and became a voice actor.
His Passing
Claudio Capone passed away on June 23, 2008, at the age of 55. He suffered a stroke while he was in Scotland for work. He was helping to create a documentary at the time. Two days before his death, he became very ill and was taken to a hospital in Perth, where he died.
Voice Acting Roles
Claudio Capone lent his voice to many characters in both animated and live-action productions. Here are some of his notable roles:
Animated Roles
Live-Action Roles
- Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
- Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
- Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
- Carey Mahoney in Police Academy
- Carey Mahoney in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
- Carey Mahoney in Police Academy 3: Back in Training
- Carey Mahoney in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
- Ridge Forrester in The Bold and the Beautiful
- James "Sonny" Crockett in Miami Vice
- Nash Bridges in Nash Bridges
- Oscar Wilde in Wilde
- Eric Camden in 7th Heaven
- Curt Henderson in American Graffiti
- Kit Carruthers in Badlands
- Sean Archer in Face/Off
- Franz Joseph I in Sissi (television redub)
- Franz Joseph I in Sissi – The Young Empress (television redub)
- Franz Joseph I in Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (television redub)
- Loomis Birkhead in 1941
- Andrei Sobinski in To Be or Not to Be
- Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters II
- John Winger in Stripes
- Basil Exposition in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
- Red in Britannia Hospital
- Lester in Crimes and Misdemeanors
- Ted in Manhattan Murder Mystery
- Bob Dandridge In Everyone Says I Love You
- George Malley in Phenomenon
