Donald Arthur was an American actor who is best known for his work in “Fitzcarraldo,” “Xin si wang you xi,” and “Kalabaliken i Bender.” He was a notable voice actor in Germany, recognized for several roles in popular animated series.
Personal and Family Life
Donald Arthur was born on April 29, 1937, in New York, USA. He lived much of his life in Germany and gained fame for his voice acting, particularly in dubbing international films and TV shows. Arthur maintained a personal life away from the spotlight, though details about his family are sparse.
Career
Arthur’s career included notable performances in film and television, where he used his deep baritone voice effectively. He was the German voice of famous characters like Kent Brockman from “The Simpsons” and Chef from “South Park.” His distinct American accent added a unique flair to his roles in the German-speaking entertainment industry.
Death and Legacy
Donald Arthur passed away on September 21, 2016, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. His contributions to voice acting and his roles in various productions have left a lasting impact, particularly in the realm of German dubbing. He is remembered for bridging American culture with German media.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Margarete Steiff | 2005-12-23 | Amerikaner Hollow |
| Der Spot oder Fast eine Karriere | 1981-11-30 | |
| Just Another Secret | 1989-01-01 | Stevens |
| Die Aktion | 1996-05-15 | |
| Kalabaliken i Bender | 1983-08-26 | Ambassadör Poniatowski |
| Der Schneemann | 1985-03-22 | Kiefer |
| Die Story von Monty Spinnerratz | 1997-03-27 | Jean-Paul Canalligator |
| The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter | 1990-10-25 | Falkor (voice) (uncredited) |
| Die unendliche Geschichte | 1984-04-06 | School’s Caretaker (uncredited) |
| Der Havarist | 1984-08-17 | |
| Tubali: Hausa Architecture in Northern Nigeria | 1995-01-01 | Narrator |
| Sällskapsresan II – Snowroller | 1985-10-04 | |
| Travel Video: European Highlights | 1985-09-01 | Narrator |
| Nichtlustig – die Serie! | 2015-11-22 |