Roberto Draghetti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roberto Draghetti
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| Born | August 24, 1960 Rome, Italy
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| Died | July 24, 2020 (aged 59) Rome, Italy
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| Occupation | Voice actor |
| Years active | 1985–2020 |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Francesca Draghetti (sister) |
Roberto Draghetti (born August 24, 1960 – died July 24, 2020) was a talented Italian voice actor. He was known for giving his voice to many famous characters in movies, TV shows, and video games. He helped bring many beloved characters to life for audiences in Italy.
About Roberto Draghetti
His Early Life and Career
Roberto Draghetti was born in Rome, Italy. He was the older brother of Francesca Draghetti, who was also a voice actress. Roberto started his career in voice acting during the 1980s.
He became very well-known for being the official Italian voice for several famous actors. These included Jamie Foxx, Noah Emmerich, Terry Crews, and Idris Elba. He also lent his voice to actors like Mickey Rourke, Djimon Hounsou, and Tyrese Gibson in many of their films.
Famous Animated Voices
Roberto Draghetti also worked a lot in animation. He gave his voice to many cartoon characters that kids and teens love. Some of his most famous animated roles include:
- Maurice in the Madagascar movies
- Knut in Winx Club
- Stoick the Vast in the How to Train Your Dragon series
- Chef Hatchet in Total Drama
- Fat Tony in The Simpsons
- Eddy in Ed, Edd n Eddy
- Cyborg in Teen Titans
- Officer Earl Devereaux in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
- Kai in Kung Fu Panda 3
- Tenzin in The Legend of Korra
- Soldier 76 in the video game Overwatch
His Legacy
Roberto Draghetti passed away on July 24, 2020, just one month before his 60th birthday. He died after having a heart attack. He is remembered for his amazing voice work and for bringing so many characters to life for Italian audiences. He is survived by his daughter, Malvina.
