Tom Kane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tom Kane
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Kane in 2008
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Thomas Kane Roberts
April 15, 1962 Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.
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| Died | May 18, 2026 (aged 64) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
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| Cause of death | Complications from a stroke |
| Occupation | Voice actor |
| Years active | 1977–2022 |
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Cindy Roberts
(m. 1982) |
| Children | 9 |
Tom Kane (born Thomas Kane Roberts on April 15, 1962) was a very talented American voice actor. He passed away on May 18, 2026. Tom Kane was famous for bringing many beloved characters to life in cartoons and video games. You might know his voice from the Star Wars universe, where he voiced characters like Yoda, Admiral Ackbar, and even C-3PO. He also lent his voice to Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, Darwin Thornberry in The Wild Thornberrys, and Mr. Herriman in Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. Besides characters, Tom Kane was also an announcer for fun places like Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
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A Voice for Many Characters
Tom Kane started his amazing career in voice acting when he was just 15 years old, back in 1977. He became known for his incredible ability to create unique voices for many different characters.
One of his most famous roles was in the Star Wars stories. He voiced the wise Jedi Master Yoda in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and film. He also gave a voice to other important Star Wars characters like Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett, Qui-Gon Jinn, and C-3PO.
Beyond the galaxy far, far away, Tom Kane brought many other beloved characters to life. He was Professor Utonium, the kind scientist who created the super-powered girls in The Powerpuff Girls. He also voiced Darwin Thornberry, the talking chimpanzee in The Wild Thornberrys, and the very proper Mr. Herriman in Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.
Tom Kane also worked on many video games. He voiced characters in popular game series like Call of Duty and even played Magneto in Wolverine and the X-Men. He was also the voice of the robot Lok in Fortnite: Save the World.
Announcer and Narrator
Besides playing characters, Tom Kane was also a talented announcer and narrator. He was the voice you heard at famous theme parks like Disneyland and Walt Disney World, guiding visitors and making announcements. He also narrated many commercials and trailers for movies and TV shows. You might have heard his voice during several Academy Awards ceremonies, where he served as an announcer.
Health and Retirement
In November 2020, Tom Kane experienced a stroke. This health event affected his ability to speak clearly and made it difficult for him to continue his voice acting work. In 2021, his family shared that he had retired from performing due to the lasting effects of aphasia, which is a condition that impacts speech and language.
Personal Life
Tom Kane was born in Overland Park, Kansas, on April 15, 1962. He was married to Cindy Roberts since 1982. Together, they had nine children, including biological, adopted, and foster children.
Tom Kane passed away on May 18, 2026, at a hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 64 years old. His passing was due to complications from the stroke he had in 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Tom Kane para niños
