Kirby Morrow
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Born | Jasper, Alberta, Canada |
Died | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | November 18, 2020 (age 47)
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Years active | 1994–2020 |
Website | www |
Kirby Morrow (1973 – November 18, 2020)[1] was a Canadian actor, comedian and writer. In animation, he was known as the voice of Miroku from InuYasha, its four movies, and Inuyasha: The Final Act, Van Fanel from the Ocean dub of Escaflowne, Cyclops from X-Men: Evolution, Jay from Class of the Titans, Teru Mikami from Death Note, Trowa Barton from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Ryo Takatsuki from Project ARMS, Goku from Ocean's dub of Dragon Ball Z (from Episode 160 onwards), Hot Shot from Transformers: Cybertron and his main role as Cole from LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. On camera, he was known for the recurring role of Captain Dave Kleinman from Stargate Atlantis.[2]
Life and career[edit]
Morrow was born in Jasper, Alberta in 1973, and graduated with a degree in theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary.[3] He worked in Vancouver, British Columbia, for most of his acting career.
Death[edit]
Morrow died at the age of 47 on November 18, 2020, just eight days after the death of his father, Tom Morrow.[4] His death was announced on Facebook by his brother, Casey Morrow.[2][5] The cause of his death was related to a long history of alcohol abuse.[6][7]
On December 4, 2020, Casey Morrow established the Kirby Morrow Memorial Scholarship Fund to help anyone pursuing an education in the performing arts.[8]
He was cremated and his ashes were scattered into the ocean near Stanley Park.[9]
Filmography[edit]
Live-action[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996 | Stand Against Fear | Nelson Doyle | Television film |
1997 | Sombrio | Drive | |
1997 | Moment of Truth: Into the Arms of Danger | Man At Truck Stop | Television film |
1997 | Viper | Tim Vernon | |
1997 | Breaker High | Philippe | |
1997–1998 | Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation | Michelangelo | Voice |
1997–1998 | The Outer Limits | Kirby | |
1998 | Playing to Win: A Moment of Truth Movie | Ryan | Television film |
1998 | Silencing Mary | Head Cheerleader | Television film |
1998 | Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister | Storm Chaser | |
1998 | Someone to Love Me | Ryan | |
1998 | Highlander: The Raven | Marco Becker | Episode: "Passion Play" |
1998-2002 | Stargate SG-1 | Militia Man / Tara'c | Episodes: "Cor-ai", "The Warrior" |
1999 | Total Recall 2070 | Beta Class Android | Episode: "Baby Lottery" |
1999 | The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer | John Maddux | Television film |
1999 | First Wave | Quentin Billup | Episode: "Ohio Players" |
1999 | Jerry's Day | Jerry | |
2000 | MVP: Most Valuable Primate | Tiger #1 | |
2001 | Seven Days | Rick Hedstrom | Episode: "The First Freshman" |
2001 | Avalanche Alley | Jake | Television film |
2001 | Bones | Palmer | |
2001 | Special Unit 2 | Scott Caputo | Episode: "The Wall" |
2002 | Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice | Ash | Direct-to-video |
2002 | L.A. Law: The Movie | Young Man | Television film |
2002 | Jeremiah | Angus Deveraux | Episode: "The Touch" |
2003 | Out of Order | Brad | Miniseries |
2004 | Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels' | Uncredited Television film | |
2005–2006 | Stargate Atlantis | Captain Dave Kleinman | 8 episodes |
2006 | Deadly Skies | Guard Carmichael | Television film |
2007 | Blood Ties | Brady | Episode: "Deadly Departed" |
2007 | Glimpse | Troy | |
2008 | The Triple Eight | Catty Platter Guy | |
2009 | The L Word | Randy Griff | Episode: "Least Likely" |
2009 | Something Evil Comes | Edwin Vaster | Television film |
2010 | The Bridge | Mac | Episode: "The Blame Game" |
2010 | Stargate Universe | Captain Dave Kleinman | Episode: "Incursion: Part 1" |
2010 | Supernatural | Ex-Husband | Episode: "Two and a Half Men" |
2010 | Life Unexpected | Tasha's Lawyer | Episode: "Stand Taken" |
2011 | Human Target | Eddie | Episode: "Cool Hand Guerrero" |
2011 | Mortal Kombat: Legacy | King Jerrod | Web series |
2011 | The Pastor's Wife | Walt Freeland | Television film |
2012 | Fringe | Maddox & Maddox (Canaan) | Episode: "Everything in Its Right Place" |
2012 | Arrow | Matt Istook | Episode: "An Innocent Man" |
2012 | Maximum Conviction | MP #2 | |
2014 | Spooksville | Coach MacGillis | Episode: "Phone Fear" |
2014 | A Ring by Spring | Tom Halsey | Television film |
2015 | Olympus | General Dion | Episode: "The Temple of Gaia" |
2015 | Cedar Cove | Doug Lambert | Episode: "Something's Gotta Give" |
2015 | 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown | Saul | |
2015 | The Flash | Coach | Episode: "The Fury of Firestorm" |
2016 | Van Helsing | Gary | 2 episodes |
2016 | Travelers | Hickman | Episode: "Donner" |
2017 | Legion | Benny | Recurring |
2017 | Drone | Dave Wistin | |
2017 | The Good Doctor | Ethan | Episode: "Burnt Food" |
2018 | Supergirl | Dean Petrocelli | 3 episodes |
Anime[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Brain Powerd | Jonathan Glenn | |
1999 | Z-Mind | Akira | |
2000 | Mobile Suit Gundam Wing | Trowa Barton | |
2000–2001 | The Vision of Escaflowne | Van Fanel | Ocean/Bandai dub |
2000–2003 | Dragon Ball Z | Goku | Ocean dub |
2001 | Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz | Trowa Barton | |
2002–2006 | Inuyasha | Miroku, Son Goku's descendant (2 episodes) | |
2002–2004 | Project ARMS series | Ryo Takatsuki | |
2002 | Hamtaro | Noel | |
2002–2003 | Transformers: Armada | Rad White | |
2003–2004 | MegaMan NT Warrior | ElecMan.EXE / Dave | Also Axess |
2003 | Infinite Ryvius | Yuki Aiba | |
2004 | Popotan | Daichi (Adult) | Ep7 |
2004 | The Family's Defensive Alliance | Hayakawa / Alpha #1 / Yashiro's Underling | |
2004–2005 | Transformers: Energon | Rad White | |
2005 | Star Ocean EX | Allen | |
2005 | Tokyo Underground | Sui | |
2005–2006 | Transformers: Cybertron | Hot Shot | |
2005 | Hikaru no Go | Ito | |
2005 | Starship Operators | Takai Kiryu | |
2006–2007 | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny | Rey Za Burrel | |
2006 | Ōban Star-Racers | Prince Aikka | |
2006 | .hack//Roots | Gord | |
2007 | Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales | Zushonosuke Himekawa | |
2008–2009 | Mobile Suit Gundam 00 | Billy Katagiri | |
2008 | Death Note | Teru Mikami | |
2012–2013 | Inuyasha: The Final Act | Miroku | |
2012 | Kurozuka | Hasegawa | |
2016 | Kingdom series | Ze Gui / Lord Changping / Li Bai | |
2017 | Gintama° | Tsukuyo (Genderbend) | |
2020 | Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon | Miroku | Premiere: "InuYasha: Since Then" (last role before his death) |
Animation[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes[10] |
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1998–1999 | Brats of the Lost Nebula | Zadam | |
1999–2001 | NASCAR Racers | Redline | |
1999–2005 | Yvon of the Yukon | Tommy Tukyuk | |
2000–2001 | Kong: The Animated Series | Jason Jenkins | |
2000–2003 | X-Men: Evolution | Cyclops / Scott Summers | |
2000 | Action Man | Jimmy Woo | |
2000–2002 | What About Mimi? | Trevor / Additional Voices | Episode: "Outta Sync" |
2001–2002 | Ultimate Book of Spells | ||
2001–2002 | Alienators: Evolution Continues | Dr. Ira Kane | |
2002 | Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action! | Additional Voices | |
2003 | Broken Saints | Raimi / Boat Thug #2 | |
2005 | Kong: King of Atlantis | Jason Jenkins | |
2005 | Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers | Shirako Takamoto | |
2005–2008 | Class of the Titans | Jay | |
2006–2007 | Team Galaxy | Josh | |
2007–2010 | Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot | Champ Bear | |
2011–2021 | Ninjago | Cole / Mr. Pale / Lou / Bizarro Cole / Underhill | 2021 posthumous release |
2012 | Action Dad | Rico / Taxi Driver | |
2013 | Slugterra | Game Master | Episode: "The Thrill of the Game" |
2013 | Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles | Anakin Skywalker | |
2013 | Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk | Tony Stark | Motion comic |
2014 | Eternals | Iron Man | Motion comic |
2015 | Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales | Anakin Skywalker / General Grievous / Red Guard #2 / Ithorian Customer | |
2017 | Nexo Knights | Slab Rockowski | 1 episode |
2019 | Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar | Larson Mitchell |
Film[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Barbie in the Nutcracker | Nutcracker / Prince Eric | Direct-to-video |
2002 | Escaflowne | Van Fanel | Ocean / Bandai dub |
2004 | Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time | Miroku | |
2004 | Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass | ||
2005 | Inuyasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler | ||
2005 | Dragons II: The Metal Ages | Gorhagar | Television film |
2005 | Ark | Rogan | |
2005 | My Scene Goes Hollywood: The Movie | Hudson | Direct-to-video |
2005 | Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers | Shirako Takamoto | Direct-to-video |
2006 | Inuyasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island | Miroku | |
2007 | Mosaic | Mosaic | |
2009 | Hulk Versus | Additional Voices | Uncredited Direct-to-video |
2013 | Escape from Planet Earth | Hazmats / Baabian Citizens |
Video games[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Kessen | Hideyori Toyotomi / Hiroie Kikkawa / Hideie Ukita / Tadaoki Hosokawa | English dub[11] |
2002 | Gundam Battle Assault 2 | Trowa Barton | English dub |
2003 | Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space | Dimitri | English dub |
2004 | Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask | Miroku | English dub |
2005 | Ys: The Ark of Napishtim | Ur / Seblo / Lolo / Camara | English dub |
2005 | Inuyasha: Feudal Combat | Miroku | English dub |
2005 | Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects | Human Torch / Johnny Storm | |
2005 | Devil Kings | Azure Dragon | English dub[11] |
2009 | Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 | Gyunei Guss | English dub |
2011 | Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll | Xenetes | English dub[11] |
2011 | Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 | Trowa Barton | English dub |
References[edit]
- ^ "Kirby Morrow, Voice Actor and 'Stargate: Atlantis' Alum, Dies at 47". TheWrap. November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Bruce Haring (November 19, 2020). "Kirby Morrow Dies: Prolific Anime Voiceover Artist, 'Stargate' Actor Was 47". Deadline. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Kirby Morrow, Hallmark Channel and 'Dragon Ball Z' Actor, Dead at 47".
- ^ "Hallmark Actor Kirby Morrow Died a Week After His Father's Death". November 25, 2020.
- ^ Voice Actor Kirby Morrow Passes Away at 47
- ^ Hallmark Actor Kirby Morrow’s Brother Shares Cause of Death & Revealing Journal Entry
- ^ Canadian actor Kirby Morrow dead at 47 after struggling with addiction, mental health Global News, March 18, 2021
- ^ "Kirby Morrow Scholarship Raises Money on GoFundMe". Variety. December 4, 2020.
- ^ "Login • Instagram". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021.
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- ^ a b c "Kirby Morrow (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 15, 2021. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
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External links[edit]
- Kirby Morrow at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Kirby Morrow at IMDb
- Kirby Morrow convention appearances on AnimeCons.com
- Kirby Morrow at eccentrix.com
- 1973 births
- 2020 deaths
- Canadian male comedians
- Canadian male video game actors
- Canadian male voice actors
- Comedians from Vancouver
- Male actors from Alberta
- Male actors from Vancouver
- People from Jasper, Alberta
- 20th-century Canadian male actors
- 21st-century Canadian male actors
- Alcohol-related deaths in Canada
- Comedians from Alberta