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Peter Fernandez

October 24, 2023

Not to be confused with Pedro Fernández (disambiguation).

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.

Peter Fernandez
Fernandez in 2007
Born(1927-01-29)January 29, 1927
New York City, U.S.
DiedJuly 15, 2010(2010-07-15) (aged 83)
Pomona, New York, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • voice director
  • writer
Years active1930s–2009
Spouse
Noel Smith
​
(m. 1978)​
Children3

Life and career Edit

Born in Manhattan, New York, one of three children to Pedro and Edna Fernandez. His two siblings were Edward and Jacqueline. He was of Cuban, Irish, and French descent. Fernandez was a child model for the John Robert Power Agency to support his family during the Great Depression. He then appeared on both radio and Broadway, appearing in Lillian Hellman's Watch on the Rhine in 1941.[4] He was drafted into the United States Army at age 18, late in World War II. His radio appearances included roles on Mr. District Attorney, Let's Pretend, Gangbusters, My Best Girls, Superman, and Suspense, as well as soap operas. After his discharge from the Army in 1946, he became a prolific writer for both radio and pulp fiction. He authored the children's book, Bedtime Stories from the Bible.[citation needed]

Fernandez is known for his voice work, and has been heard in English adaptions of many foreign films. Fernandez is best known as the American voice of the title character—and his brother, Racer X—in the 1967 anime series Speed Racer. Besides acting in Speed Racer, he was the lyricist of English version of that show's theme song. He returned in the 2008 animated series Speed Racer: The Next Generation to play a middle-aged Headmaster Spritle. In the live-action 2008 film Speed Racer, Fernandez had a small part as a racing announcer. The rapid-fire delivery of dialogue made famous by Speed Racer was devised by Fernandez and his American voice co-stars in order to make the dialogue jibe with the original Japanese mouth movements.[5]

He provided the voice for Benton Tarantella, a resurrected film director for Courage the Cowardly Dog, which he has said was his favorite. He made cameos credited as "additional characters" in several episodes, besides his role as the voice of Robot Randy. He was a voice director for Robert Mandell's Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers and Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. Additional voice acting credits include in such dubbed anime titles as Astro Boy, Gigantor, Marine Boy, Star Blazers and Superbook.[6]

In 2007, he was awarded The Special American Anime Award for Outstanding Achievement. Fernandez was interviewed in 2008 on his activities and voice over work.[7] His last major public appearance was at the 2009 Seattle, Washington Sakura-Con.

Personal life and death Edit

 
Fernandez attending the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Speed Racer with his grandson

Fernandez lived in Pomona, New York with his wife, Noel Smith, whom he married in 1978; together they had three children.[8][9]

He died on July 15, 2010, after a battle with lung cancer at the age of 83.[10]

Filmography Edit

Live-action Edit

Japanese animation dubbing Edit

American animation Edit

Film Edit

Video games Edit

Other works Edit

  • Peter Absolute on the Erie Canal (Audio Book Serial)
  • Speed Racer (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • X-Minus One (Radio Series)
  • Baby Animals Just Want to Have Fun (VHS)
  • It Looked Like Spilt Milk (Audio Book on Cassette and Disc)

Staff Edit

Dialogue direction Edit

Direction Edit

Dubbing direction Edit

  • Nattens engel (1998)

Voice direction Edit

Writing Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ "'Speed Racer': drawing on an anime legend". Japan Times. Retrieved August 6, 2008.
  2. ^ "'Americanizing' a cartoon classic". Japan Times. Retrieved August 12, 2008.
  3. ^ Nelson, Valerie J. (July 25, 2010). "Peter Fernandez dies at 83; helped bring Japanese animation to American audiences". LA Times. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  4. ^ "Watch on the Rhine". IBDB.com. Internet Broadway Database.
  5. ^ "Peter Fernandez, voice of Speed Racer, dead at 83" Archived July 8, 2012, at archive.today, forum.bcdb.com; July 15, 2010.
  6. ^ . EInsiders. Archived from the original on July 21, 2010. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
  7. ^ . About.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
  8. ^ Hevesi, Dennis (July 17, 2010). "Peter Fernandez, Voice of Speed Racer in the U.S., Dies at 83". The News York Times. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
  9. ^ "Archives". Los Angeles Times. July 25, 2010.
  10. ^ "Speed Racer Voice Actor Peter Fernandez Passes Away (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
  11. ^ "Return Laps for the First Voice of Speed Racer". New York Times. May 10, 2008. Retrieved August 12, 2010.

External links Edit

  • Peter Fernandez at IMDb
  • Peter Fernandez convention appearances on AnimeCons.com
  • Peter Fernandez's interview at Otakon 2008

October 24, 2023
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Not to be confused with Pedro Fernandez disambiguation 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 Peter FernandezFernandez in 2007Born 1927 01 29 January 29 1927New York City U S DiedJuly 15 2010 2010 07 15 aged 83 Pomona New York U S OccupationsActor voice director writerYears active1930s 2009SpouseNoel Smith m 1978 wbr Children3 Contents 1 Life and career 2 Personal life and death 3 Filmography 3 1 Live action 3 2 Japanese animation dubbing 3 3 American animation 3 4 Film 3 5 Video games 3 6 Other works 4 Staff 4 1 Dialogue direction 4 2 Direction 4 3 Dubbing direction 4 4 Voice direction 4 5 Writing 5 References 6 External linksLife and career EditBorn in Manhattan New York one of three children to Pedro and Edna Fernandez His two siblings were Edward and Jacqueline He was of Cuban Irish and French descent Fernandez was a child model for the John Robert Power Agency to support his family during the Great Depression He then appeared on both radio and Broadway appearing in Lillian Hellman s Watch on the Rhine in 1941 4 He was drafted into the United States Army at age 18 late in World War II His radio appearances included roles on Mr District Attorney Let s Pretend Gangbusters My Best Girls Superman and Suspense as well as soap operas After his discharge from the Army in 1946 he became a prolific writer for both radio and pulp fiction He authored the children s book Bedtime Stories from the Bible citation needed Fernandez is known for his voice work and has been heard in English adaptions of many foreign films Fernandez is best known as the American voice of the title character and his brother Racer X in the 1967 anime series Speed Racer Besides acting in Speed Racer he was the lyricist of English version of that show s theme song He returned in the 2008 animated series Speed Racer The Next Generation to play a middle aged Headmaster Spritle In the live action 2008 film Speed Racer Fernandez had a small part as a racing announcer The rapid fire delivery of dialogue made famous by Speed Racer was devised by Fernandez and his American voice co stars in order to make the dialogue jibe with the original Japanese mouth movements 5 He provided the voice for Benton Tarantella a resurrected film director for Courage the Cowardly Dog which he has said was his favorite He made cameos credited as additional characters in several episodes besides his role as the voice of Robot Randy He was a voice director for Robert Mandell s Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers and Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Additional voice acting credits include in such dubbed anime titles as Astro Boy Gigantor Marine Boy Star Blazers and Superbook 6 In 2007 he was awarded The Special American Anime Award for Outstanding Achievement Fernandez was interviewed in 2008 on his activities and voice over work 7 His last major public appearance was at the 2009 Seattle Washington Sakura Con Personal life and death Edit nbsp Fernandez attending the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Speed Racer with his grandsonFernandez lived in Pomona New York with his wife Noel Smith whom he married in 1978 together they had three children 8 9 He died on July 15 2010 after a battle with lung cancer at the age of 83 10 Filmography EditLive action Edit Captain Video and His Video Rangers City Across the River Frank Cusack Pulitzer Prize Playhouse Suspense Miguel Leave It to Papa Son Armstrong Circle Theatre Speed Racer Race Commentator Kraft Theatre Harry Joseph Schildkraut Presents Macbeth Donalbain Crunch and Des I SpyJapanese animation dubbing Edit Astro Boy 11 Gigantor Buttons Brilliant Johnny Kuro Kami the Animation Ryuujin Nagamine Marine Boy Dr Mariner Piper Speed Racer Speed Racer Racer X Additional Voices Star Blazers The Bolar Wars Mark Venture Superbook Additional Voices Thunderbirds 2086 Additional VoicesAmerican animation Edit Ace Ventura Pet Detective Additional Voices Courage the Cowardly Dog Benton Tarantella Robot Randy the Magic Tree of Nowhere Kenny the Shark Additional Voices Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Max Grimm the Dragon Speed Racer The Next Generation Headmaster Spritle Speed Racer Sr Film Edit Alakazam the Great Alakazam speaking voice The Enchanted Journey Godzilla versus the Sea Monster Ryota Plan Bee Bellza Planet of Storms Planet of the Vampires Son of Godzilla Goro Godzilla vs the Smog Monster Yukio Spider s Web A Pig s Tale Noiman Ja Rahr What s Eating Gilbert Grape ADR VoiceVideo games Edit The Longest Journey Elder Banda Minstrum Yerin Old Alatien manOther works Edit Peter Absolute on the Erie Canal Audio Book Serial Speed Racer Theme Song Lyrics X Minus One Radio Series Baby Animals Just Want to Have Fun VHS It Looked Like Spilt Milk Audio Book on Cassette and Disc Staff EditDialogue direction Edit Blood Link 1982 Bonheur d occasion 1983 A Question of Silence 1982 Infra Man 1976 Ingenjor Andrees luftfard 1982 Kenny the Shark TV series 2003 episodes 1 13 La Diagonale du fou 1984 Ultraman 1966 Strange Shadows in an Empty Room 1976 Direction Edit Coup de tete 1979 uncredited School s Out de TV 1999 uncredited The Enchanted Journey 1984 uncredited Dubbing direction Edit Nattens engel 1998 Voice direction Edit 2019 After the Fall of New York 1983 Ace Ventura Pet Detective TV series 1996 episodes 27 41 Al Andalus 1989 The Antichrist 1974 Assassination in Rome 1965 Au nom de tous les miens 1983 Au nom de tous les miens TV miniseries 1985 Bidaya wa nihaya 1960 The Black Corsair 1976 Bordella 1976 uncredited Choice of Arms 1981 Christmas in Cartoontown UAV 1996 Ciske de Rat 1984 uncredited Coup de torchon 1981 Courage the Cowardly Dog TV series 1999 The Desert of the Tartars 1976 Dogs of Hell 1982 Fei zhou chao ren 1994 Gandahar 1988 Goha 1958 Gojira Ebira Mosura Nankai no daiketto 1966 Eng title Godzilla versus the Sea Monster Infra Man 1976 Jalna TV miniseries Jalna TV miniseries 1994 Jung Gwok chiu yan 1975 Kokusai himitsu keisatsu Zettai zetsumi 1967 Le Grand pardon 1982 Love and Anarchy 1973 Les Chevaliers du ciel TV series 1967 The Magic Snowman 1988 Mimi metallurgico ferito nell onore 1972 uncredited The Nest 1979 Nuovo cinema Paradiso 1989 Onna hissatsu ken 1974 Piedone a Hong Kong 1975 Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders TV series 1995 Puss N Boots Travels Around the World 1976 Satsujin ken 2 1974 Shaka 1961 Stavisky 1974 uncredited That Man from Rio 1964 The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers TV series 1986 The Secret of Anastasia OAV 1997 The Secret of Mulan OAV 1998 The Space Giants TV series 1967 Topazu 1992 Tutto a posto e niente in ordine 1973 Un amour de Swann 1984 Un moment d egarement 1977 Une histoire simple 1978 Vabank 1981 Writing Edit 2019 Dopo la caduta di New York 1983 uncredited Al Andalus 1989 uncredited Au nom de tous les miens 1983 uncredited Ciske de Rat 1984 uncredited Coup de tete 1979 uncredited Coup de tchon 1981 uncredited El Nido 1979 uncredited Faire l amur Emmanuelle et ses soeurs 1971 Fei zhou chao ren 1994 uncredited Gandahar 1988 uncredited Gojira Ebira Mosura Nankai no daiketto 1966 Eng title Godzilla versus the Sea Monster uncredited Infra Man 1976 Il Deserto dei Tartari 1976 uncredited Ingenjor Andrees luftfard 1982 uncredited Jalna TV miniseries 1994 uncredited Le Choix des armes 1981 uncredited Le Grand prdon 1982 uncredited Les Chevaliers du ciel TV series 1967 uncredited Melodie en sous sol 1963 uncredited Mimi metallurgico ferito nell onore 1972 uncredited Nattens engel 1998 uncredited Onna hissatsu ken 1974 uncredited Puss N Boots Travels Around the World 1976 Satsujin ken 2 1974 uncredited School s Out de TV 1999 uncredited Stavisky 1974 uncredited Tatsu no ko Taro 1979 uncredited The Alley Cats 1968 The Dirty Girls 1964 The Enchanted Journey 1984 The Mad Doctor Hump 1969 The Night the Animals Talked 1970 The Space Giants TV series 1967 uncredited Topazu 1992 uncredited Ultraman TV series 1966 Une histoire simple Un moment d egarement Un amour de Swann Woof 1989 References Edit 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 Watch on the Rhine IBDB com Internet Broadway Database Peter Fernandez voice of Speed Racer dead at 83 Archived July 8 2012 at archive today forum bcdb com July 15 2010 Peter Fernandez The Voice of SPEED RACER Dies July 15 2010 EInsiders Archived from the original on July 21 2010 Retrieved July 15 2010 Speed Racer Interview About com Archived from the original on December 8 2010 Retrieved July 15 2010 Hevesi Dennis July 17 2010 Peter Fernandez Voice of Speed Racer in the U S Dies at 83 The News York Times Retrieved July 15 2010 Archives Los Angeles Times July 25 2010 Speed Racer Voice Actor Peter Fernandez Passes Away Updated Anime News Network Retrieved July 15 2010 Return Laps for the First Voice of Speed Racer New York Times May 10 2008 Retrieved August 12 2010 External links EditRecent commercial voice work by Fernandez Peter Fernandez at IMDb Peter Fernandez convention appearances on AnimeCons com Peter Fernandez s interview at Otakon 2008 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Peter Fernandez amp oldid 1168023704, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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