Fabrizio Vidale

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Fabrizio Vidale
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Vidale attending the Lucca Comics & Games convention in 2015
Born (1970-02-02) 2 February 1970 (age 54)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • voice actor
  • radio presenter
Years active1975–present
Children2
Parents
Relatives Laura Latini (paternal half-sister)
Ilaria Latini (paternal half-sister)

Fabrizio Vidale (born 2 February 1970) is an Italian actor and voice actor. [1]

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Biography

Born in Rome, Vidale is the son of actors Franco Latini and Piera Vidale and the half-brother of Latini's two daughters Laura and Ilaria Latini, who are also voice actresses. Active in theatre, film and television, he made his screen debut as a child in the 1979 film Io zombo, tu zombi, lei zomba. Vidale was awarded a Telegatto in 2003 for his portrayal of a younger Pope John XXIII in the television film The Good Pope: Pope John XXIII .

As a voice actor, Vidale is the primary Italian voice dubber of Jack Black and has also regularly or occasionally dubbed Marlon Wayans, Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, Don Cheadle, Anthony Anderson, David Oyelowo, Nick Frost, Will Smith and Chris Rock in some of their films. He is known for voicing Bilbo Baggins (portrayed by Martin Lawrence) in the Italian version of The Hobbit film franchise as well as War Machine (portrayed by Terrence Howard and Don Cheadle) in the Italian dubbed versions of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

In Vidale's animated roles, he voiced Sandokan in an Italian animated series, as well as providing the Italian voice of Piglet in the Winnie the Pooh franchise from 1989 until 2003 when he was replaced by Luca Dal Fabbro, as well as Owen in Total Drama . Some of his film dubbing roles include King Candy in Wreck-It Ralph , Maui in Moana , Gunter in Sing , B.O.B in Monsters vs. Aliens and Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie .

Personal life

Vidale has two daughters, Chiara and Sara, who are also voice actresses. His father Franco Latini died of a stroke on the day of his 21st birthday.

Filmography

Cinema

YearTitleRoleNotes
1979Io zombo, tu zombi, lei zombaVittorio's son
1987L'estate sta finendoTonfo
1991 Ultra Smilzo
Women in Skirts Fat nurse
1997 Fireworks Er Manzo
Naja1st soldier in the bar
Il decisionistaTennis friend

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Un cane scioltoYoung BalestroTV miniseries [2]
2003 The Good Pope: Pope John XXIII Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli (young)TV film [3] [4]

Voice work

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998 Lucky and Zorba IgorAnimated film
2001Sandokan - La tigre ruggisce ancoraSandokanAnimated series [5]
I Magotti e la Pentola magicaTetèAnimated film
2004 In Search of the Titanic CutterAnimated film [6]
2008Sandokan - Le due tigriSandokanAnimated series [5]
2012 Pinocchio The AuctioneerAnimated film [7]

Dubbing

Films (Animation, Italian dub)

YearTitleRole(s)Ref
1973 Robin Hood Tagalong
1981 The Fox and the Hound Young Copper
1996 Space Jam Monstar Bupkus
1997 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Piglet
Anastasia Bartok
1998 Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin Piglet
Quest for Camelot Bladebeak
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Fife
Kirikou and the Sorceress Fetish on the Roof
1999 Bartok the Magnificent Bartok
2000 The Tigger Movie Piglet
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea Tip
2001 Cats & Dogs Lou
2003Mazinkaiser vs. The Great General of Darkness Koji Kabuto
Looney Tunes: Back in Action Speedy Gonzales
Stitch! The Movie Jacques von Hämsterviel
2004 Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You Piglet
Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper Nack
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Mr. Winky
2006 The Adventures of Brer Rabbit Brer Rabbit
Open Season Mr. Weenie
Bambi II The Groundhog
Hoodwinked! Detective Bill Stork
Barnyard Otis
2007 Bee Movie Barry B. Benson
The Three Robbers Dominik
2008 Open Season 2 Mr. Weenie
Igor Dr. Schadenfreude's Igor
2009 Monsters vs. Aliens B.O.B.
G-Force Blaster
A Christmas Carol Ghost of Christmas Past
2010 Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Lou
Open Season 3 Mr. Weenie
2011 Mars Needs Moms Gribble
Gnomeo & Juliet Paris
Rio Pedro
2012 The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! The Pirate with a Scarf
The Lorax Uncle Ubb
Wreck-It Ralph King Candy / Turbo
Ice Age: Continental Drift Flynn
2013 Iron Man: Rise of Technovore James Rhodes / War Machine
The Smurfs 2 Hackus
Walking with Dinosaurs Scowler
2014 The Nut Job Surly
Rio 2 Pedro
The Boxtrolls Mr. Gristle
2015 Open Season: Scared Silly Mr. Weenie
2016 The Angry Birds Movie Ross
Sing Gunter
Norm of the North Mr. Greene
Moana Maui
2017 The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature Surly
Deep Rico
2018 Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion Cacofonix
Sherlock Gnomes Paris
2019 The Secret Life of Pets 2 Sergei
Toy Story 4 Ducky
2020 Soul Lamont "Curley" Baker
2021 Encanto Félix Madrigal
Sing 2 Gunter
Back to the Outback Pretty Boy
2022 Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood Adult Stanley
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Scrooge McDuck
B.O.B.
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Priest
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Ghost of Christmas Present
Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again Theodore Roosevelt
2023 The Super Mario Bros. Movie Bowser
2024 IF Banana
Moana 2 Maui

Films (Live action, Italian dub)

YearTitleRole(s)Original actorRef
1979 The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid H7-25 / Charlie Warren Cary Guffey
1980 Everything Happens to Me
1991 Point Break AlvarezJulian Reyes
1992 Boomerang Bony T Chris Rock
Aces: Iron Eagle III "Tee Vee" Phill Lewis
My Cousin Vinny Bill Gambini Ralph Macchio
1993 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Chance Michael J. Fox
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Richard "Sketch" PinchamRon Johnson
1994 Natural Born Killers Deputy Sparky Louis Lombardi
Jason's Lyric Joshua Alexander Bokeem Woodbine
1996 Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco ChanceMichael J. Fox
1997 Leprechaun 4: In Space Private Sticks Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Batman & Robin Spike Nicky Katt
1998 Around the Fire Trace Colman Domingo
He Got Game Jesus Shuttlesworth Ray Allen
1999 The Blair Witch Project Mike Michael C. Williams
The Matrix Tank Marcus Chong
Dogma RufusChris Rock
2000 The Legend of Bagger Vance Bagger Vance Will Smith
Love's Labour's Lost Dumaine Adrian Lester
High Fidelity Barry Judd Jack Black
Romeo Must Die Maurice Anthony Anderson
Scary Movie Shorty Meeks Marlon Wayans
Dungeons & Dragons Snails
The Replacements Walter Cochran Troy Winbush
2001 Exit Wounds T.K. JohnsonAnthony Anderson
See Spot Run Benny Washington
Scary Movie 2 Shorty MeeksMarlon Wayans
Driven Demille Bly Robert Sean Leonard
Valentine Campbell Morris Daniel Cosgrove
2002 Bad Company Jake Hayes / Kevin Pope / Michael TurnerChris Rock
8 Mile Cheddar Bob Evan Jones
2003 The Italian Job Gilligan "Left Ear" Mos Def
Once Upon a Time in America Bugsy (2003 redub) James Russo
Cradle 2 the Grave TommyAnthony Anderson
Kangaroo Jack Louis Booker
School of Rock Dewey FinnJack Black
Kontroll TibiZsolt Nagy
Latter Days Christian Markelli Wes Ramsey
2004 Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Bald-Headed Man Luis Guzmán
The Ladykillers Gawain MacSamMarlon Wayans
White Chicks Marcus Copeland / Tiffany Wilson
King Arthur Gawain Joel Edgerton
2005 Pride & Prejudice Mr. Collins Tom Hollander
Hostel Paxton Rodriguez Jay Hernandez
King Kong Carl Denham Jack Black
Hustle & Flow KeyAnthony Anderson
Brokeback Mountain Jack Twist Jake Gyllenhaal
Rebound Roy McCormick Martin Lawrence
Don McCormick
Son of the Mask Tim Avery / The Mask Jamie Kennedy
2006 Little Man Calvin SimmsMarlon Wayans
Déjà Vu Gunnars Elden Henson
Nacho Libre Ignacio / NachoJack Black
The Holiday Miles Dumont
Take the Lead Jason "Rock" Rockwell Rob Brown
2007 Hot Fuzz Danny Butterman Nick Frost
Margot at the Wedding MalcolmJack Black
War BennyLuis Guzmán
Hostel: Part II Paxton RodriguezJay Hernandez
2008 The Rocker Matt Gadman Josh Gad
Iron Man James Rhodes / War Machine Terrence Howard
Be Kind Rewind Jerry McLeanJack Black
Tropic Thunder Jeff Portnoy
2009 Year One Zed
Fighting Harvey BoardenTerrence Howard
The Hangover Black Doug Mike Epps
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Wallace Weems / Ripcord Marlon Wayans
2010 Winter's Bone Mike Satterfield Tate Taylor
Iron Man 2 James Rhodes / War Machine Don Cheadle
Trollhunter KalleTomas Alf Larsen
Gulliver's Travels Lemuel Gulliver Jack Black
Devil Ben LarsonBokeem Woodbine
London Boulevard Danny Stephen Graham
2011 The Adjustment Bureau Harry Mitchell Anthony Mackie
Arthur BittermanLuis Guzmán
Rise of the Planet of the Apes Steven Jacobs David Oyelowo
The Help Preacher Green
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Mr. McKibblePhill Lewis
Mr. Popper's Penguins Young Tom Popper Sr. Brian T. Delaney
Paul Clive GollingsNick Frost
The Muppets Jack BlackJack Black
Bernie Bernie Tiede
The Thing Jonas Kristofer Hivju
Scream 4 Anthony PerkinsAnthony Anderson
The Guard Wendell EverettDon Cheadle
2012 Snow White and the Huntsman NionNick Frost
Flight Hugh LangDon Cheadle
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Bilbo Baggins Martin Freeman
Man on a Ledge Mike AckermanAnthony Mackie
Jack Reacher Calvin EmersonDavid Oyelowo
Lincoln Harold GreenColman Domingo
Safe Quan Chang Reggie Lee
2013 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Rick the Implausible Jay Mohr
Prisoners Detective LokiJake Gyllenhaal
Iron Man 3 James Rhodes / Iron PatriotDon Cheadle
Movie 43 Coach JacksonTerrence Howard
The Hangover Part III Black DougMike Epps
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Bilbo BagginsMartin Freeman
Last Vegas Redfoo Redfoo
The World's End Andy KnightleyNick Frost
2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Bilbo BagginsMartin Freeman
2015 The D Train Daniel Gregory LandsmanJack Black
Goosebumps R. L. Stine
Slappy the Dummy
Unfinished Business Bill WhilmsleyNick Frost
Avengers: Age of Ultron James Rhodes / War MachineDon Cheadle
Our Brand Is Crisis BenAnthony Mackie
Stonewall Marsha P. Johnson Otoja Abit
2016 Queen of Katwe Robert Katende David Oyelowo
Captain America: Civil War James Rhodes / War MachineDon Cheadle
2017 Murder on the Orient Express Hector MacQueenJosh Gad
Ghost Stories Mike Priddle / Charles CameronMartin Freeman
Naked Rob AndersonMarlon Wayans
2018 Avengers: Infinity War James Rhodes / War MachineDon Cheadle
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Professor Sheldon OberonJack Black
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot Dexter
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween R. L. Stine
The House with a Clock in Its Walls Jonathan Barnavelt
2019 Jumanji: The Next Level Professor Sheldon Oberon
Captain Marvel James Rhodes / War MachineDon Cheadle
Avengers: Endgame
Dolemite Is My Name Rudy Ray Moore Eddie Murphy
Richard Jewell Richard Jewell Paul Walter Hauser
2020 Artemis Fowl Mulch Diggums Josh Gad
The Water Man Amos BooneDavid Oyelowo
2021 The King's Man George V Tom Hollander
Wilhelm II
Nicholas II
Vacation Friends Marcus Lil Rel Howery
Coming 2 America King Akeem JofferEddie Murphy
Randy Watson
Saul
Clarence
2022 All Quiet on the Western Front Lieutenant HoppeAndreas Döhler
See How They Run Mervyn Cocker-NorrisDavid Oyelowo
The Menu George Diaz John Leguizamo
2023 You People Akbar MohammedEddie Murphy
Candy Cane Lane Chris Carver
Vacation Friends 2 MarcusLil Rel Howery
Oppenheimer Lloyd K. Garrison Macon Blair
Tetris Valentin TrifonovIgor Grabuzov
2024 Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Axel Foley Eddie Murphy

Television (Animation, Italian dub)

YearTitleRole(s)NotesRef
1989 Fluppy Dogs DinkTV film
1990 Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue MichaelTV film
Brainy Smurf
1993–1995 The Simpsons Nelson Muntz Recurring role (seasons 3–5)
Carl Carlson Recurring role (seasons 3–5)
1996–2006 Looney Tunes Speedy Gonzales Main cast; 1990s redubs
Merrie Melodies Main cast; 1990s redubs
1999 Captain Tsubasa J Tsubasa Oozora Main cast
2000, 2012 Futurama Cubert FarnsworthRecurring role (seasons 2, 6)
2000–2003 South Park Kyle Broflovski Main cast (seasons 1–3; 1st voice)
2002 The Book of Pooh Piglet Main cast
2002 Kim Possible Señor Senior, Jr.Recurring role (season 1; 1st voice)
2002 It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Pepe the King Prawn TV film
2004–2005 Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 Tsubasa OozoraMain cast
2004–2007 Lilo & Stitch: The Series Jacques von HämstervielMain cast
2006 Groove Squad LarryTV film
2006 Leroy & Stitch Jacques von HämstervielTV film
2007–present Total Drama OwenMain cast
2013–2014 Monsters vs. Aliens B.O.B.Main cast
2017–2022 DuckTales Scrooge McDuck Main cast
2018–2020 The Boss Baby: Back in Business Mega FatRecurring role
2024–present Hazbin Hotel Lucifer MorningstarRecurring role

Television (Live action, Italian dub)

YearTitleRole(s)NotesOriginal actorRef
2005–2011 The Wire Ellis Carver Main cast Seth Gilliam
2009 Dadnapped Maurice LegarcheTV film Phill Lewis
2011 The Suite Life Movie Mr. Moseby TV filmPhill Lewis
2015–2022 The Walking Dead Gabriel Stokes Recurring role (seasons 5–11)Seth Gilliam
2021 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier James Rhodes / War Machine TV miniseries Don Cheadle
2023 The Mandalorian Captain Bombardier1 episode (season 3; episode 6) Jack Black
2024 Like a Dragon: Yakuza Keiji ShibusawaRecurring role

Video games (Italian dub)

YearTitleRole(s)Ref
2008 Kung Fu Panda Po
2009 G-Force Blaster
2010 Alice in Wonderland Tweedledum and Tweedledee
2011 Kinect: Disneyland Adventures Br'er Rabbit
2012 Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Gilbert
DreamWorks Madagascar 3: The Video Game Marty

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