Actor Tom Kane, voice of Professor Utonium and Yoda, dies at age 64
The Seattle Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Tom Kane, renowned voice actor known for roles such as Professor Utonium in “Powerpuff Girls” and Yoda in “Star Wars” spinoffs, died at age 64.
- His talent agency, Galactic Productions, praised him as a legendary voice actor who influenced millions through his work in animated series, documentaries, and games.
- Kane began his voice-over career at 15, voicing hundreds of commercials before expanding into movie trailers, network promos, and iconic characters in major franchises.
- He was celebrated for his vocal versatility, including the ability to mimic other voices, but his career ended after a stroke in 2020 left him unable to speak.
- Kane is survived by his wife Cindy Roberts and their nine children, with his final vocal work featured as narrator in the upcoming series “JFK Assassination: Declassified Theories.”