Peter Fernandez
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Peter Fernandez is a seasoned American actor, the sort of name that reassures a producer more than it excites a marketing department. 77 years in, the career has real shape to it. The visible peak of the filmography is 'Speed Racer' and the part of Local Announcer. First credited in 1949, at 22.
Peter Fernandez
8 Movies
3 Series
Peter Fernandez is a seasoned American actor, the sort of name that reassures a producer more than it excites a marketing department. 77 years in, the career has real shape to it. The visible peak of the filmography is 'Speed Racer' and the part of Local Announcer. First credited in 1949, at 22.
Movies
Plays Local Announcer
Speed Racer
2008
Plays Professor Murase / Captain Foster / New York newsreader / Mr. Ueda (voices)
Gammera the Invincible
1966
Plays Speed Racer / Racer X (voice)
The Speed Racer Show
1992
Plays Frank Cusack
City Across the River
1949
Plays Bellza / Elder #1 (voice)
Plan Bee
2008
Plays Noiman Ja Rahr (voice)
Spider's Web: A Pig's Tale
2006
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Speed Racer
Full Filmography
Speed Racer
Local Announcer
2008
Film
Plan Bee
Bellza / Elder #1 (voice)
2008
Film
Spider's Web: A Pig's Tale
Noiman Ja Rahr (voice)
2006
Film
Mee! Christmas
(voice)
2000
Film
The Speed Racer Show
Speed Racer / Racer X (voice)
1992
Film
Les Tisserands du pouvoir
The Cardinal
1988
Film
Star Blazers
Mark Venture · 77 episodes
1974–
TV
Gammera the Invincible
Professor Murase / Captain Foster / New York newsreader / Mr. Ueda (voices)
1966
Film
Robert Montgomery Presents
Vince Clark · 1 episode
1954–1955
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peter Fernandez still alive?
Peter Fernandez passed away on July 15, 2010 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Fernandez?
Peter Fernandez is best known for roles in Speed Racer, Gammera the Invincible, Plan Bee.
How many movies has Peter Fernandez been in?
Over a 61-year career (since 1949), Peter Fernandez has appeared in 8 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Peter Fernandez's first movie?
The career of Peter Fernandez began with City Across the River (1949).
What is Peter Fernandez's most recent movie or series?
Peter Fernandez's most recent release is Speed Racer: The Great Escape, which premiered on January 30, 2009.
What TV shows has Peter Fernandez appeared in?
On television, Peter Fernandez has appeared in Superbook, Star Blazers, Suspense, Starla and the Jewel Riders.
Peter Fernandez
1927-01-29 · New York City, New York, USA
Peter Fernandez (born: January 29, 1927 in New York, NY. Died July 15, 2010 in Pomona, NY.) was an American actor, voice director, and writer. Despite a career extending from the 1930s, he is best known for his roles in the 1967 anime Speed Racer. Fernandez co-wrote the scripts, was the voice director, and created the English-language version of the theme song. He was instrumental in introducing many Japanese anime series to English-speaking audiences.