Voice Actor
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Key moments and achievements from Thomas Roberts's life.
Thomas was born
· Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Professional Milestone
At the age of 15, Roberts secured his first professional voiceover role for the American Heart Association. This early start launched a career that would eventually span over four decades and thousands of recordings. It established the foundation for his reputation as a boy wonder in the voiceover industry.
Professional Milestone
At the age of 15, Roberts secured his first professional voiceover role for the American Heart Association. This early start launched a career that would eventually span over four decades and thousands of recordings. It established the foundation for his reputation as a boy wonder in the voiceover industry.
Marriage
The actor married Cindy Roberts, beginning a partnership that would define his private life for over forty years. Together, they built a large family that eventually included nine children. Their commitment to family was evidenced by their decision to welcome six children through adoption and fostering.
Marriage
The actor married Cindy Roberts, beginning a partnership that would define his private life for over forty years. Together, they built a large family that eventually included nine children. Their commitment to family was evidenced by their decision to welcome six children through adoption and fostering.
Role Debut
Roberts began voicing the dual roles of Professor Utonium and the villainous HIM in this long running animated series. His ability to play both the nurturing father figure and the flamboyant antagonist showcased his incredible vocal range. He remained a central part of the show's success for years, famously noting his joy at being reunited with his girls during production.
Role Debut
Roberts began voicing the dual roles of Professor Utonium and the villainous HIM in this long running animated series. His ability to play both the nurturing father figure and the flamboyant antagonist showcased his incredible vocal range. He remained a central part of the show's success for years, famously noting his joy at being reunited with his girls during production.
Role Debut
He took on the mantle of Yoda and the series narrator for the Star Wars: The Clone Wars feature film and subsequent television series. His newsreel style narration became a signature element of the franchise's storytelling. This era solidified his status as a successor to iconic roles, including his later work as Admiral Ackbar.
Role Debut
He took on the mantle of Yoda and the series narrator for the Star Wars: The Clone Wars feature film and subsequent television series. His newsreel style narration became a signature element of the franchise's storytelling. This era solidified his status as a successor to iconic roles, including his later work as Admiral Ackbar.
Health Event
A major stroke significantly altered the course of his life and career in late 2020. The event resulted in right sided weakness and apraxia, a condition that severely impacted his ability to speak. This was a particularly poignant challenge for a man whose professional identity was tied to his voice.
Health Event
A major stroke significantly altered the course of his life and career in late 2020. The event resulted in right sided weakness and apraxia, a condition that severely impacted his ability to speak. This was a particularly poignant challenge for a man whose professional identity was tied to his voice.
Retirement
Due to the long term effects of his stroke, Roberts officially stepped away from the microphone. This marked the end of a prolific career that included over 10,000 recordings in the promo and trailer genre. His retirement was met with an outpouring of support from the fans and peers he influenced throughout his life.
Retirement
Due to the long term effects of his stroke, Roberts officially stepped away from the microphone. This marked the end of a prolific career that included over 10,000 recordings in the promo and trailer genre. His retirement was met with an outpouring of support from the fans and peers he influenced throughout his life.
Thomas Roberts passed away
