About Manuchehr Esmaili
Lived 1939 – 2022 (aged 83). Manuchehr Esmaili was an Iranian voice actor.
Manouchehr Esmaeili (Persian: منوچهر اسماعیلی; b. 28 March 1939 – d. 22 August 2022) was an Iranian voice actor. He was perhaps best known for dubbing Frank Sinatra in the 1960 film Ocean's 11. He also dubbed Peter Falk's title character in Columbo, Falk, Terry-Thomas and Buddy Hackett in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, and Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger in In the Heat of the Night.
Biography Esmaeili was born in Kermanshah on 28 March 1929. He dubbed in over 200 American films and television programs on lead and supporting roles.
Death He died on 22 August 2022 at his home due to complications from COVID-19, at the age of 83.
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Who was Manuchehr Esmaili?
Iranian voice actor and artist
When was Manuchehr Esmaili born?
Manuchehr Esmaili was born on 28 March 1939 in Kermanshah.
When did Manuchehr Esmaili die?
Manuchehr Esmaili died on 22 August 2022 in Tehran.
What was Manuchehr Esmaili's occupation?
Manuchehr Esmaili was a voice actor.
What nationality was Manuchehr Esmaili?
Manuchehr Esmaili was Iranian.
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