George Buzais an American and Canadian actor who is best known for voicingBeast(Dr. Hank McCoy) inX-Men: The Animated SeriesandX-Men '97.
George Buza | |
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Born | Cleveland, Ohio,U.S. |
Other names | George Busa |
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Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1975–present |
Personal life
editBorn inCleveland, Ohio,he moved toToronto, Ontario,as a young man and became aCanadian citizenin 1998.
Career
editBuza played Turner Edison onManiac Mansionfor the entirety of its 1991–1993 run onYTVandThe Family Channel.He also had a recurring role on theRed Green Showas Dwight Cardiff, the extremely lazy marina operator. He appeared as Chief Jake McKenna several times in the TV seriesHoney, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show.In addition, he portrayed Doubar, the older brother of Sinbad, inThe Adventures of Sinbadsyndicated TV series, as well as a recurring role on the syndicatedMutant X.Buza was also in episode 11 of TVOntario'sRead All About It!,and played Buck Norris onThe Strain.He was one of the Kzamm tribe inQuest for Fire.
He also makes a small appearance as a trucker in 2000'sX-Menmovie,and a biker in George Romero'sDiary of the Dead.He played Stuckmore in 2002'sMen with Brooms.Buza also played Lenny "The Brain" Lepinski in the Quebec-Ontario TV show called "The Last Chapter". He also playedSanta,the character that foughtKrampusin the horror movieA Christmas Horror Story.[1][2]
Voiceover work
editBuza is probably best known for voicingBeastin theX-Men Animated Series.He was the only voice actor out of the main leads that was familiar with the comic prior to being cast.[3]He also reprised the role in the video gamesX-Men: Children of the Atomand bothX-Men: Mutant Academygames.
Buza has also provided character voices in many animated series.[4]He voiced Grandpa Granger in the English dub ofBeyblade,Chief Chirpa onStar Wars: Ewoks,and additional roles inStar Wars: Droids,The Busy World of Richard Scarry,Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend,The Neverending Story,Babar,Hammerman,Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors,Grossology,Iggy Arbuckle,Dog City,Pecola,Monster Force,Franny's Feet,Starlink: Battle for AtlasandTales from the Cryptkeeper.
He also provided his voice in the English dubs of theMedabotsandPower Stonevideo games.
Filmography
editFilm
edit- High-Ballin'(1978) - Warehouseman
- Fast Company(1979) - Meatball
- The Amateur(1981) - Terrorist #4
- Quest for Fire(1981) - The Kzamm Tribe
- Highpoint(1982) - Alex
- Martin's Day(1985) - Prison Guard 1
- Meatballs III: Summer Job(1986) - Mean Gene
- Busted Up(1986) - Captain Hook
- The Last Season(1986) - Patterson
- Oklahoma Smugglers(1987) - Hugo
- Sticky Fingers(1988) - Policeman
- The Brain(1988) - Varna
- Destiny to Order(1989) - Burgundy Red
- Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster(1989) - Rico
- Stella(1990) - George
- Straight Line(1990) - Big Boy
- Open Season(1995) - Orly Travis
- Pocahontas: The Legend(1995) - Jules
- The Michelle Apts.(1995) - Burt
- Henry & Verlin(1996) - Butch
- Shoemaker(1996) - Jerry
- The Arrangement(1999) - Willy Morton
- X-Men(2000) - Trucker
- Knockaround Guys(2001) - Earl at the Gun Shop
- Men with Brooms(2002) - Stuckmore
- Duct Tape Forever(2002) - Motel Manager
- Cold Creek Manor(2003) - Antique Dealer
- Still Small Voices(2007) - Wife Beater Terrance Reed
- Diary of the Dead(2007) - Tattooed Biker
- Production Office(2008) - Big John
- Camille(2008) - Motel Manager
- You Might as Well Live(2009) - Bartender
- The Mountie(2011) - Kleus
- A Little Bit Zombie(2012) - Capt'n Cletus
- Fish N Chips: The Movie(2013) - Chipsus Barbotus / The Admiral (voice)[4]
- The Christmas Switch(2014) - Burly Man
- A Christmas Horror Story(2015) -Santa Claus/ Norman
- Mean Dreams(2016) - Pawnshop Clerk
- Elliot the Littlest Reindeer(2018) - Santa Claus (voice)[4]
Television
edit- Read All About It!(1980) – Barry
- The Littlest Hobo(1984) – Security Guard, Charlie Demerest
- Star Wars: Droids(1985) – (voice)
- Star Wars: Ewoks(1985) – Chief Chirpa (voice)
- Maniac Mansion(1990–1993) – Turner Edison
- X-Men Animated Series(1992–1997) – Beast / Dr. Henry 'Hank' McCoy (voice)
- Tales from the Cryptkeeper(1993–1994) – William / Mr. Armstrong (voice)[4]
- Dog City(1994) – Steven (voice)[4]
- Spider-Man(1995) –Beast(voice)
- The Neverending Story(1995–1996) – Ogre / East Wind[4]
- The Adventures of Sinbad(1996–1998) – Doubar
- Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend(1998–1999) – King Minos / Gorgus (voice)[4]
- Power Stone(1999) – Kraken (voice, English Dub)
- Monster by Mistake(1999) – Kragon (voice)
- Noddy(2000) – Gus the Garbage Truck Driver
- Beyblade(2001–2005) – Grandpa Granger (voice, English Dub)[4]
- Franny's Feet(2004–2005) – Grandpa (voice)[4]
- Grossology(2006–2007) – Sloppy Joe / Frankenbooger (voice)[4]
- Sidekick(2011) – Sheriff Marshall (voice)[4]
- The Case For Christmas(2011) – Kris Kringle (Santa Claus)
- Elinor Wonders Why(2020) – Grandpa Rabbit / Baba (voice)
- X-Men '97(2024–present) – Beast / Dr. Henry 'Hank' McCoy (voice)
Video games
edit- X-Men: Children of the Atom(1994) – Announcer / Colossus /Juggernaut/Omega Red/Magneto
- Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes(2000) –Colossus
- X-Men: Mutant Academy 2(2001) –Beast
- Starlink: Battle for Atlas(2018) – Kharl Zeon[4]
Awards and nominations
editIn 1992, he was nominated for aGemini Awardfor Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble) forManiac Mansion.He was nominated again in 2001 for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series forThe Red Green Show.[5]
References
edit- ^Spiegel, Janel (October 15, 2015)."Interview: George Buza (A Christmas Horror Story)".Horrornews.net.RetrievedMay 27,2017.
- ^"Interview with George Buza".The Action Elite.September 30, 2015. Archived fromthe originalon October 3, 2015.RetrievedMay 27,2017.
- ^Cal Dodd Interview! Original Voice Of Wolverine In X-Men, And Slappy In Goosebumps! | Daniel Fee33.YouTube.Daniel Fee33. October 31, 2020.RetrievedOctober 5,2023.
- ^abcdefghijkl"George Buza".Behind the Voice Actors.RetrievedMay 27,2017.
- ^"16th Annual Gemini Awards: All Nominees".Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Archived fromthe originalon September 19, 2001.