Fabrizio Vidale Explained

Fabrizio Vidale
Birth Date:2 February 1970
Birth Place:Rome, Italy
Years Active:1975–present
Children:2
Father:Franco Latini
Mother:Piera Vidale
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]

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 .

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
1991UltraSmilzo
Women in SkirtsFat nurse
1997FireworksEr Manzo
Naja1st soldier in the bar
Il decisionistaTennis friend

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Un cane scioltoYoung BalestroTV miniseries[2]
2003Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli (young)TV film[3] [4]

Voice work

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Lucky and ZorbaIgorAnimated film
2001Sandokan - La tigre ruggisce ancoraSandokanAnimated series[5]
I Magotti e la Pentola magicaTetèAnimated film
2004In Search of the TitanicCutterAnimated film[6]
2008Sandokan - Le due tigriSandokanAnimated series
2012PinocchioThe AuctioneerAnimated film[7]

Dubbing

Films (Animation, Italian dub)

YearTitleRole(s)Ref
1973Robin HoodTagalong
1981The Fox and the HoundYoung Copper
1996Space JamMonstar Bupkus
1997The Many Adventures of Winnie the PoohPiglet
AnastasiaBartok
1998Piglet
Quest for CamelotBladebeak
Fife
Kirikou and the SorceressFetish on the Roof
1999Bartok the MagnificentBartok
2000The Tigger MoviePiglet
Tip
2001Cats & DogsLou
2003Mazinkaiser vs. The Great General of DarknessKoji Kabuto
Speedy Gonzales
Stitch! The MovieJacques von Hämsterviel
2004Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for YouPiglet
Barbie as the Princess and the PauperNack
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. ToadMr. Winky
2006The Adventures of Brer RabbitBrer Rabbit
Open SeasonMr. Weenie
Bambi IIThe Groundhog
Hoodwinked!Detective Bill Stork
BarnyardOtis
2007Bee MovieBarry B. Benson
The Three RobbersDominik
2008Open Season 2Mr. Weenie
IgorDr. Schadenfreude's Igor
2009Monsters vs. AliensB.O.B.
G-ForceBlaster
A Christmas CarolGhost of Christmas Past
2010Lou
Open Season 3Mr. Weenie
2011Mars Needs MomsGribble
Gnomeo & JulietParis
RioPedro
2012The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!The Pirate with a Scarf
The LoraxUncle Ubb
Wreck-It RalphKing Candy / Turbo
Flynn
2013James Rhodes / War Machine
The Smurfs 2Hackus
Walking with DinosaursScowler
2014The Nut JobSurly
Rio 2Pedro
The BoxtrollsMr. Gristle
2015Mr. Weenie
2016The Angry Birds MovieRoss
SingGunter
Norm of the NorthMr. Greene
MoanaMaui
2017Surly
DeepRico
2018Cacofonix
Sherlock GnomesParis
2019The Secret Life of Pets 2Sergei
Toy Story 4Ducky
2020SoulLamont "Curley" Baker
2021EncantoFélix Madrigal
Sing 2Gunter
Back to the OutbackPretty Boy
2022Adult Stanley
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue RangersScrooge McDuck
B.O.B.
Guillermo del Toro's PinocchioPriest
Ghost of Christmas Present
Theodore Roosevelt
2023The Super Mario Bros. MovieBowser
2024IFBanana
Moana 2Maui

Films (Live action, Italian dub)

YearTitleRole(s)Original actorRef
1979The Sheriff and the Satellite KidH7-25 / Charlie WarrenCary Guffey
1980Everything Happens to Me
1991Point BreakAlvarezJulian Reyes
1992BoomerangBony TChris Rock
"Tee Vee"Phill Lewis
My Cousin VinnyBill GambiniRalph Macchio
1993ChanceMichael J. Fox
Richard "Sketch" PinchamRon Johnson
1994Natural Born KillersDeputy SparkyLouis Lombardi
Jason's LyricJoshua AlexanderBokeem Woodbine
1996ChanceMichael J. Fox
1997Private SticksMiguel A. Núñez Jr.
Batman & RobinSpikeNicky Katt
1998Around the FireTraceColman Domingo
He Got GameJesus ShuttlesworthRay Allen
1999The Blair Witch ProjectMikeMichael C. Williams
The MatrixTankMarcus Chong
DogmaRufusChris Rock
2000The Legend of Bagger VanceBagger VanceWill Smith
Love's Labour's LostDumaineAdrian Lester
High FidelityBarry JuddJack Black
Romeo Must DieMauriceAnthony Anderson
Scary MovieShorty MeeksMarlon Wayans
Dungeons & DragonsSnails
The ReplacementsWalter CochranTroy Winbush
2001Exit WoundsT.K. JohnsonAnthony Anderson
See Spot RunBenny Washington
Scary Movie 2Shorty MeeksMarlon Wayans
DrivenDemille BlyRobert Sean Leonard
ValentineCampbell MorrisDaniel Cosgrove
2002Bad CompanyJake Hayes / Kevin Pope / Michael TurnerChris Rock
8 MileCheddar BobEvan Jones
2003The Italian JobGilligan "Left Ear"Mos Def
Once Upon a Time in AmericaBugsy (2003 redub)James Russo
Cradle 2 the GraveTommyAnthony Anderson
Kangaroo JackLouis Booker
School of RockDewey FinnJack Black
KontrollTibiZsolt Nagy
Latter DaysChristian MarkelliWes Ramsey
2004Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate EventsBald-Headed ManLuis Guzmán
The LadykillersGawain MacSamMarlon Wayans
White ChicksMarcus Copeland / Tiffany Wilson
King ArthurGawainJoel Edgerton
2005Pride & PrejudiceMr. CollinsTom Hollander
HostelPaxton RodriguezJay Hernandez
King KongCarl DenhamJack Black
Hustle & FlowKeyAnthony Anderson
Brokeback MountainJack TwistJake Gyllenhaal
ReboundRoy McCormickMartin Lawrence
Don McCormick
Son of the MaskTim Avery / The MaskJamie Kennedy
2006Little ManCalvin SimmsMarlon Wayans
Déjà VuGunnarsElden Henson
Nacho LibreIgnacio / NachoJack Black
The HolidayMiles Dumont
Take the LeadJason "Rock" RockwellRob Brown
2007Hot FuzzDanny ButtermanNick Frost
Margot at the WeddingMalcolmJack Black
WarBennyLuis Guzmán
Paxton RodriguezJay Hernandez
2008The RockerMatt GadmanJosh Gad
Iron ManJames Rhodes / War MachineTerrence Howard
Be Kind RewindJerry McLeanJack Black
Tropic ThunderJeff Portnoy
2009Year OneZed
FightingHarvey BoardenTerrence Howard
The HangoverBlack DougMike Epps
Wallace Weems / RipcordMarlon Wayans
2010Winter's BoneMike SatterfieldTate Taylor
Iron Man 2James Rhodes / War MachineDon Cheadle
TrollhunterKalleTomas Alf Larsen
Gulliver's TravelsLemuel GulliverJack Black
DevilBen LarsonBokeem Woodbine
London BoulevardDannyStephen Graham
2011The Adjustment BureauHarry MitchellAnthony Mackie
ArthurBittermanLuis Guzmán
Rise of the Planet of the ApesSteven JacobsDavid Oyelowo
The HelpPreacher Green
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2Mr. McKibblePhill Lewis
Mr. Popper's PenguinsYoung Tom Popper Sr.Brian T. Delaney
PaulClive GollingsNick Frost
The MuppetsJack BlackJack Black
BernieBernie Tiede
The ThingJonasKristofer Hivju
Scream 4Anthony PerkinsAnthony Anderson
The GuardWendell EverettDon Cheadle
2012Snow White and the HuntsmanNionNick Frost
FlightHugh LangDon Cheadle
Bilbo BagginsMartin Freeman
Man on a LedgeMike AckermanAnthony Mackie
Jack ReacherCalvin EmersonDavid Oyelowo
LincolnHarold GreenColman Domingo
SafeQuan ChangReggie Lee
2013The Incredible Burt WonderstoneRick the ImplausibleJay Mohr
PrisonersDetective LokiJake Gyllenhaal
Iron Man 3James Rhodes / Iron Patriot Don Cheadle
Movie 43Coach JacksonTerrence Howard
The Hangover Part IIIBlack DougMike Epps
Bilbo BagginsMartin Freeman
Last VegasRedfooRedfoo
The World's EndAndy KnightleyNick Frost
2014Bilbo BagginsMartin Freeman
2015The D TrainDaniel Gregory LandsmanJack Black
GoosebumpsR. L. Stine
Slappy the Dummy
Unfinished BusinessBill WhilmsleyNick Frost
James Rhodes / War MachineDon Cheadle
Our Brand Is CrisisBenAnthony Mackie
StonewallMarsha P. JohnsonOtoja Abit
2016Queen of KatweRobert KatendeDavid Oyelowo
James Rhodes / War MachineDon Cheadle
2017Murder on the Orient ExpressHector MacQueenJosh Gad
Ghost StoriesMike Priddle / Charles CameronMartin Freeman
NakedRob AndersonMarlon Wayans
2018James Rhodes / War MachineDon Cheadle
Professor Sheldon OberonJack Black
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on FootDexter
R. L. Stine
The House with a Clock in Its WallsJonathan Barnavelt
2019Professor Sheldon Oberon
Captain MarvelJames Rhodes / War MachineDon Cheadle
Dolemite Is My NameRudy Ray MooreEddie Murphy
Richard JewellRichard JewellPaul Walter Hauser
2020Artemis FowlMulch DiggumsJosh Gad
The Water ManAmos BooneDavid Oyelowo
2021The King's ManGeorge VTom Hollander
Wilhelm II
Nicholas II
Vacation FriendsMarcusLil Rel Howery
Coming 2 AmericaKing Akeem JofferEddie Murphy
Randy Watson
Saul
Clarence
2022All Quiet on the Western FrontLieutenant HoppeAndreas Döhler
See How They RunMervyn Cocker-NorrisDavid Oyelowo
The MenuGeorge DiazJohn Leguizamo
2023You PeopleAkbar MohammedEddie Murphy
Candy Cane LaneChris Carver
Vacation Friends 2MarcusLil Rel Howery
OppenheimerLloyd K. GarrisonMacon Blair
TetrisValentin TrifonovIgor Grabuzov
2024Axel FoleyEddie Murphy

Television (Animation, Italian dub)

YearTitleRole(s)NotesRef
1989Fluppy DogsDinkTV film
1990Cartoon All-Stars to the RescueMichaelTV film
Brainy Smurf
1993–1995The SimpsonsNelson MuntzRecurring role (seasons 3–5)
Carl CarlsonRecurring role (seasons 3–5)
1996–2006Looney TunesSpeedy GonzalesMain cast; 1990s redubs
Merrie MelodiesMain cast; 1990s redubs
1999Captain Tsubasa JTsubasa OozoraMain cast
2000, 2012FuturamaCubert FarnsworthRecurring role (seasons 2, 6)
2000–2003South ParkKyle BroflovskiMain cast (seasons 1–3; 1st voice)
2002The Book of PoohPigletMain cast
2002Kim PossibleSeñor Senior, Jr.Recurring role (season 1; 1st voice)
2002It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas MoviePepe the King PrawnTV film
2004–2005Tsubasa OozoraMain cast
2004–2007Jacques von HämstervielMain cast
2006Groove SquadLarryTV film
2006Leroy & StitchJacques von HämstervielTV film
2007–presentTotal DramaOwenMain cast
2013–2014Monsters vs. AliensB.O.B.Main cast
2017–2022DuckTalesScrooge McDuckMain cast
2018–2020Mega FatRecurring role
2024–presentHazbin HotelLucifer MorningstarRecurring role

Television (Live action, Italian dub)

YearTitleRole(s)NotesOriginal actorRef
2005–2011The WireEllis CarverMain castSeth Gilliam
2009DadnappedMaurice LegarcheTV filmPhill Lewis
2011The Suite Life MovieMr. MosebyTV filmPhill Lewis
2015–2022The Walking DeadGabriel StokesRecurring role (seasons 5–11)Seth Gilliam
2021The Falcon and the Winter SoldierJames Rhodes / War MachineTV miniseriesDon Cheadle
2023The MandalorianCaptain Bombardier1 episode (season 3; episode 6)Jack Black
2024Keiji ShibusawaRecurring role

Video games (Italian dub)

YearTitleRole(s)Ref
2008Kung Fu PandaPo
2009G-ForceBlaster
2010Alice in WonderlandTweedledum and Tweedledee
2011Br'er Rabbit
2012Gilbert
Marty

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fabrizio Vidale's voice acting and dubbing contributions. Il mondo dei doppiatori, antoniogenna.net. 20 September 2018. it.
  2. Book: Chiti . R. . Poppi . R. . Lancia . E. . Dizionario del cinema italiano . Gremese . Dizionari Gremese . 1991 . 978-88-7742-423-5 . it . 20 October 2018 . 108–9.
  3. Book: Sergio Perugini . Testimoni di fede, trionfatori di audience . November 2011 . Effata Editrice IT, 2011 . 978-88-7402-732-3.
  4. News: Aldo Grasso . "Il Papa buono", storia fatta per commuovere . 5 July 2015 . . 28 January 2003.
  5. Web site: Sandokan - La tigre della Malesia. Il mondo dei doppiatori, antoniogenna.net. it.
  6. Web site: Tentacolino. Il mondo dei doppiatori, antoniogenna.net. it.
  7. Web site: Pinocchio. Il mondo dei doppiatori, antoniogenna.net. it.