Rino Romano

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Rino Romano
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActor
Years active1983–present

Rino Romano is an Italian-Canadian actor. Having first appeared in on-screen roles in the 1990s, he became best known for his voice acting in the following decade; he has served as the voice of Batman [1] and Spider-Man in various media. He has also served as the narrator for the Curious George animated franchise. [2] [3]

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Career

He is known for his work as Batman in the animated series The Batman (2004–2008), Spider-Man in Spider-Man Unlimited (1999–2001), [4] and the video games Spider-Man , Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro , X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 for PlayStation and an uncredited cameo in X2: Wolverine's Revenge , Eduardo Rivera in Extreme Ghostbusters , Luis Sera in Resident Evil 4 , King Pen and Scorp in the Skylanders franchise, Carlos "Stunts" Rey in NASCAR Racers and the original Tuxedo Mask in the '90s English dub of the anime series Sailor Moon .

From 2007 to 2022, Romano also provided voice narration for the PBS series Curious George , [4] as well as previews on NBC, The WB, and The CW. He was also the narrator for the courtroom reality TV series Hot Bench (created by Judy Sheindlin, known for Judge Judy ) from the show's beginning in 2014 until 2020.

Personal life

He dated fellow actress Kathryn Fiore in 1999. [5]

In 2018, he sold his home in Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles for $1.647 million. [4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1983SnowLewisShort film
1989 Sing Blade
1993A Man in UniformClyde
1994The ClubEvan
1994 Getting Gotti [6] Johnny Dio Television film
1995 Iron Eagle IV Pilot of Minotaur
1995Soul SurvivorGoldfinger
1996 Getting Away with Murder Student #5
1996The Conspiracy of FearZelmo Direct-to-video
1997Hostile IntentPress
2005 Cruel but Necessary Wayne
The Batman vs. Dracula Bruce Wayne / Batman Voice, direct-to-video [7]
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild MontyVoice, direct-to-video [7]
2007The Batman: Season 4 UnmaskedHimselfDirect-to-video
Short film
2007The Story of the 2006 Diamond goldBar WolfpackNarratoVoice, direct-to-video
Documentary
2008 Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight Caramon Majere, Goblin Guard, Goblin LeaderVoice, direct-to-video [7]
2009Level 26: Dark OriginsSqweegelVoice, short film
2010 Get Him to the Greek Announcer [7]
2013Curious George: A Halloween Boo FestNarratorDirect-to-video [7]
Curious George Swings Into SpringDirect-to-video [7]
2023 The Super Mario Bros. Movie Uncle TonyVoice [7] [8]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990 Maniac Mansion Ryan ForresterEpisode: "National Security Risk"
1990On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia StoryUnknown RoleTelevision film
1991 My Secret Identity Station Manager's NephewEpisode: "Pirate Radio"
1991 Street Legal GaryEpisode: "Keeping Secrets"
1993Amy Fisher: My StoryMickTelevision film
1993 Class of '96 VincentEpisode: "Bright Smoke, Cold Fire"
1993–1994 Tales from the Cryptkeeper [7] EddieVoice, 2 episodes
1994 Getting Gotti DioTelevision film
1994 The Mighty Jungle EricEpisode: "Wrapping It Up"
1994 Hello Kitty and Friends Unknown RoleVoice, 2 episodes
1994–1997 The Busy World of Richard Scarry Billy Dog, Additional voicesMain role
1995 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues QuirkEpisode: "Quake!"
1995 Sailor Moon Tuxedo Mask, Game Machine JoeVoice, DiC English dub
1995 Ready or Not JudgeEpisode: "Under One Roof"
1995 Sugartime Phil AlderisioTelevision film
1995 TekWar DriegerEpisode: "Tek Posse"
1995Falling for YouDesk CopTelevision film
1995 Ultraforce PrototypeVoice, episode: "Prime Time"
1995 Dog City YvesVoice, episode: "The Dog Days of Summer Vacation" [7]
1995–1996 Due South Ian MacDonald2 episodes
1996 Losing Chase BatenderTelevision film
1996 Gargoyles Gang LeaderVoice, episode: "And Justice for All" [7]
1996 Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm RainVoice, episode: "Skin Deep"
1996–1997 Traders Mike Fabris3 episodes
1997 F/X: The Series RickyEpisode: "Siege"
1997 Extreme Ghostbusters Eduardo RiveraVoice, main role; 40 episodes
1997–1998 Men in Black: The Series Troy the Symbiote, Kevin BrownVoice, 4 episodes
1998 Halloweentown BennyVoice, television film [7]
1998Stories from My ChildhoodUnknown roleVoice, 2 episodes
1998 Oh Yeah! Cartoons Bratwurst, Jeff, Cat, Dog, Lunch BoyVoice, 2 episodes [7]
1998–2000 Godzilla: The Series Randy HernandezVoice, main role
1999 Hang Time Cartman Sound-a-likeVoice, episode: "Too Good to Be True"
1999 Rocky Marciano Allie ColomboTelevision film
1999 Time of Your Life Tony2 episodes
1999 Batman Beyond KidnapperVoice, episode: "Rebirth" [7]
1999 NASCAR Racers Carlos "Stunts" ReyVoice
1999NASCAR Racers: The MovieVoice, television film
1999–2000 Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles Johnny RicoMain role; 13 episodes
1999–2001 Spider-Man Unlimited Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Hector Jones / Green Goblin Voice, main role; 13 episodes
2000 Zorro: Generation Z BernardoVoice, 26 episodes
2000 Malibu, CA DJVoice, episode: "Jason's Deal"
2000 The Angry Beavers WayneVoice, episode: "Canucks Amuck/Yak in the Sack"
2000–2002BackstoryNarratorVoice, main role; 16 episodes
2000–2003 NYPD Blue Greg Knapp / Frank Genova2 episodes
2001Cleopatra: The Film That Changed HollywoodNarratorTV documentary
2001 Max Steel Unknown roleVoice, episode: "Swashbucklers"
2002 Boomtown Paul Turcotte in 1976Episode: "Reelin' in the Years"
2002Playboy: Inside the Playboy MansionAnnouncerTV documentary
2002 Totally Spies! Robby GuthrieVoice, episode: "Spies vs. Spies"
2002 What's New, Scooby-Doo? Captain Treesdale, Keith DaleVoice, episode: "Space Ape at the Cape"
2002 Ozzy & Drix JudeVoice, episode: "Where There's Smoke" [7]
2002 Grim & Evil Destructicus Con CarneVoice, episode: "The Time Hole Incident"
2003Halloween: A Cut Above the RestNarratorTV documentary
2003 As Told by Ginger Radio Announcer, Student #2Voice, episode: "Wicked Game"
2003 Samurai Jack [7] Thief, RobotVoice, episode: "Jack and the Labyrinth"
2003 Spider-Man: The New Animated Series Muang, Drip-Den Guy, Teen #2, Doug Reisman's Friend, Doug's FriendVoice, 4 episodes
2003 Teen Titans KaiVoice, episode: "Sisters" [7]
2003 Evil Con Carne Destructicus Con CarneVoice, episode: "Son of Evil"
2004 Biography NarratorVoice, episode: "Jayne Mansfield: Blonde Ambition"
2004 Jackie Chan Adventures CharlieVoice, episode: "Dragon Scouts"
2004–2008 The Batman Bruce Wayne / BatmanVoice, main role [7]
2005 The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy Javier, GuillermoVoice, episode: "Ecto-Cooler/The Schlubs"
2006Primetime PetsNarratorTV documentary
2006The Science of SupermanNarratorTV documentary
2006–2022 Curious George The Narrator, Dog Owner, Newsreel Announcer, Fair AnnouncerMain role; 198 episodes [7]
2007 All Grown Up! Didier, JoeVoice, episode: "O Bro, Where Art Thou?"
2008–2009 Spaceballs: The Animated Series Lone StarrVoice, main role; 14 episodes
2009Surviving a Super TumorNarratorTelevision film
2009 Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas NarratorVoice [7]
2010 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation SqweegelVoice, episode: "Squeegel"
2012How Playboy Changed the WorldNarrator / HimselfTV documentary
2013VO Buzz WeeklyHimself2 episodes
2013 Phineas and Ferb Additional voicesEpisode: "Sidetracked"
2014 Rolling with the Ronks! WalterVoice, pilot episode [7]

Video games

YearTitleVoice roleNotes
1998 Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith Kyle Katarn
1999 Revenant Cameron, Jason, Townsmen [7]
2000 Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force Ensign Alexander Munro
Spider-Man Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Bank Thug #1 [7]
2001 Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Palooka, Police Announcer [7]
X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura Virgil
Zoog Genius: Math, Science, & TechnologyMale Host [7]
2002 Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon Voice Over Talent [9]
The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian Rama, Village Chief, Soldier #2
Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem Karim, Guard [7]
2003 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Revan, Additional voices [7]
Star Trek: Elite Force II Lt. Alexander Munro [7]
X2: Wolverine's Revenge Peter Parker / Spider-ManUncredited cameo
2004 Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain Jean Fournier, Guard B, Driver
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition Quickclaw, Guard #1 [7]
2005 Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil Additional Voices
Resident Evil 4 Luis Sera [7]
2006 Just Cause Josë Caramicas
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend James Rutland [7]
2013 Skylanders: Swap Force Scorp
2014 Skylanders: Trap Team Scorp
2015 Skylanders: SuperChargers Scorp [10]
2016 Skylanders: Imaginators Scorp, King Pen
2020 Yakuza: Like a Dragon Reiji Ishioda [7]

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Voice of Tuxedo Mask
1995
Succeeded by
Preceded by Voice of Spider-Man
1999–2001
Succeeded by
Preceded by Voice of Batman
2004–2008
Succeeded by