Despite the mysticism of voice-over acting and the mysterious voices behind the animated parts, there remains a strong attraction to the medium of animation for actors who strive for real creative potential beyond the allure of recognition and glamor. Kevin Conroy stands out, among the millions of other faceless heroes, as one of the most respected and famous voice actors whose contribution to the DC comics lore has made him synonymous with Batman.
Kevin Conroy at the 2019 Sdcc for Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary [Photo: Gage Skidmore]Kevin Conroyʼs enigmatic foray into the world of DC is well-known to all who have even a basic understanding of the Dark Knight mythology. The origin of the Adam West serial that turned the IP into a cartoonish, campy, caricature was viewed through the lens of vengeance and brooding melodrama. For the first time, “I am Batman” instilled ice-cold terror in the listenerʼs veins rather...
Kevin Conroy at the 2019 Sdcc for Batman Beyond 20th Anniversary [Photo: Gage Skidmore]Kevin Conroyʼs enigmatic foray into the world of DC is well-known to all who have even a basic understanding of the Dark Knight mythology. The origin of the Adam West serial that turned the IP into a cartoonish, campy, caricature was viewed through the lens of vengeance and brooding melodrama. For the first time, “I am Batman” instilled ice-cold terror in the listenerʼs veins rather...
- 5/8/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Anthony Barnao, a casting director, theatrical producer and acting teacher, died Sept. 11 in Smithtown, New York, publicist Ken Werther announced. He was 65.
The cause of death was brain cancer.
As director of casting for movies and miniseries at CBS, Barnao worked on pilots, series and telefilms including Face of a Stranger (1991) starring Gena Rowlands and Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997).
His Barnao Co. cast four seasons of NBC's Profiler (1996-2000) and the cult classic Re-Animator (1985), and, with Reuben Canon, the inaugural season of the La Jolla Playhouse for Des McAnuff that included Tony winner Big River.
He also ...
The cause of death was brain cancer.
As director of casting for movies and miniseries at CBS, Barnao worked on pilots, series and telefilms including Face of a Stranger (1991) starring Gena Rowlands and Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997).
His Barnao Co. cast four seasons of NBC's Profiler (1996-2000) and the cult classic Re-Animator (1985), and, with Reuben Canon, the inaugural season of the La Jolla Playhouse for Des McAnuff that included Tony winner Big River.
He also ...
- 10/1/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Anthony Barnao, a casting director, theatrical producer and acting teacher, died Sept. 11 in Smithtown, New York, publicist Ken Werther announced. He was 65.
The cause of death was brain cancer.
As director of casting for movies and miniseries at CBS, Barnao worked on pilots, series and telefilms including Face of a Stranger (1991) starring Gena Rowlands and Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997).
His Barnao Co. cast four seasons of NBC's Profiler (1996-2000) and the cult classic Re-Animator (1985), and, with Reuben Canon, the inaugural season of the La Jolla Playhouse for Des McAnuff that included Tony winner Big River.
He also ...
The cause of death was brain cancer.
As director of casting for movies and miniseries at CBS, Barnao worked on pilots, series and telefilms including Face of a Stranger (1991) starring Gena Rowlands and Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997).
His Barnao Co. cast four seasons of NBC's Profiler (1996-2000) and the cult classic Re-Animator (1985), and, with Reuben Canon, the inaugural season of the La Jolla Playhouse for Des McAnuff that included Tony winner Big River.
He also ...
- 10/1/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mandy Gonzalez has joined the cast of Rockwell Life on a Palette, a new musical based on Norman Rockwell's covers for the Saturday Evening Post, which will receive staged readings in New York City on January 10 and 11, 2013. With book and lyrics by Eleanor Albano and Anthony Barnao, and music by Ron Abel, this reading of Rockwell will be directed by Glenn Casale.
- 1/2/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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