His voice gave life to cartoon characters such as Dragonball and Simpsons. But also in the cinema, with its numerous contributions in the Fast & Furious and Jumanji saga
The world of Italian dubbing is in mourning for the disappearance of Saverio Indrio, one of the most iconic and powerful voices of our artistic panorama. The actor and voice actor passed away at the age of 61, leaving an unbridgeable void. To give the sad announcement was the specialized page “The voices of dubbing”, which in a moving post on social networks wanted to pay homage to a real bearing column: “We learn with pain, of the disappearance of Saverio Indrio, one of the most impressive and recognizable voices of the Italian dubbing -reads the post -. The voice of Dwayne Johnson and many other actors … made us laugh, excite, tremble. He made the rooms vibrate, the living rooms, our memories. Today we don’t cry just a voice actor. Today we greet a presence that will remain indelible. Because the voices never die: they resonate forever in those who listened to them with the heart ».
Who was Saverio Indrio, the voice of The Rock and Mr. Satan
The death occurred on the night between 29 and 30 June, and at the moment the causes were not made known. Indrio was known by the general public for lent his unmistakable voice to beloved characters, both on the great and on the small screen. It was his voice that gave birth to Mr. Satan of Dragon Ball (in the Dynit versions) and the exhilarating mayor Quimby de I Simpson. But his vocal imprint is inextricably linked to a Hollywood giant: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who has voiced in numerous successes such as Fast & Furious and Jumanji, making his tone deep and powerful a real trademark.
From the stage to the dubbing room
Before becoming a very popular voice, Saverio Indrio had started his artistic path in the world of music as a classic guitarist. Then he became passionate about the theater, refining his interpretative qualities at “La Bottega del Teatro” directed by Guglielmo Ferraiola. His theatrical career saw him tread the stage by interpreting works by prominent authors such as Luigi Pirandello, Dario Fo and Oscar Wilde, testifying to a versatility and an artistic depth that went far beyond the dubbing room. In any case, its legacy is destined to remain alive in the ears and hearts of all fans.