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My Take
John DiMaggio is one of those artists you know instantly even if you have never seen his face. Bender in Futurama, Jake in Adventure Time, Marcus Fenix in Gears of War, that gravelly, commanding voice has breathed life into hundreds of characters across decades. What I respect is the pure craft of it: building memorable personalities with sound alone, no camera flattery involved. A Rutgers graduate who chose the unseen lane, he embodies the quiet mastery of voice acting better than almost anyone. The medium is far richer for performers like him, and I count myself a genuine admirer of his work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John DiMaggio
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ディマジオ
- Reading
- じょん・でぃまじお
- Born
- September 4, 1968 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- North Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / dub actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- North Plainfield High School
- University
- Rutgers University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Futurama | — | |
| Notable work | Adventure Time | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John DiMaggio born?
Born September 4, 1968 (age 57).
Where is John DiMaggio from?
John DiMaggio is from North Plainfield, New Jersey, United States.
What does John DiMaggio do?
John DiMaggio works as actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, dub actor.
What is John DiMaggio known for?
Notable works include Futurama, Adventure Time.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.