Rino Romano Explained

Rino Romano
Nationality:Canadian
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1983–present

Rino Romano is a Canadian actor. Having first appeared in on-screen roles in the 1990s, he became best known for his voice acting in the following decade; he has served as the voice of Batman[1] and Spider-Man in various media. He has also served as the narrator for the Curious George animated franchise.[2] [3]

Career

He is known for his work as Batman in the animated series The Batman (2004–2008), Spider-Man in Spider-Man Unlimited (1999–2001),[4] and the video games Spider-Man, , for PlayStation and an uncredited cameo in , Eduardo Rivera in Extreme Ghostbusters, Luis Sera in Resident Evil 4, King Pen and Scorp in the Skylanders franchise, Carlos "Stunts" Rey in NASCAR Racers and the original Tuxedo Mask in the '90s English dub of the anime series Sailor Moon.

From 2007 to 2022, Romano also provided voice narration for the PBS series Curious George, as well as previews on NBC, The WB, and The CW. He was also the narrator for the courtroom reality TV series Hot Bench (created by Judy Sheindlin, known for Judge Judy) from the show's beginning in 2014 until 2020.

Personal life

He dated fellow actress Kathryn Fiore in 1999.[5]

In 2018, he sold his home in Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles for $1.647 million.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1983SnowLewisShort film
1989SingBlade
1993A Man in UniformClyde
1994The ClubEvan
1994Getting Gotti[6] Johnny DioTelevision film
1995Iron Eagle IVPilot of Minotaur
1995Soul SurvivorGoldfinger
1996Getting Away with MurderStudent #5
1996The Conspiracy of FearZelmoDirect-to-video
1997Hostile IntentPress
2005Cruel but NecessaryWayne
The Batman vs. DraculaBruce Wayne / BatmanVoice, direct-to-video[7]
MontyVoice, direct-to-video
2007The Batman: Season 4 UnmaskedHimselfDirect-to-video
Short film
2007The Story of the 2006 Diamond goldBar WolfpackNarratoVoice, direct-to-video
Documentary
2008Caramon Majere, Goblin Guard, Goblin LeaderVoice, direct-to-video
2009Level 26: Dark OriginsSqweegelVoice, short film
2010Get Him to the GreekAnnouncer
2013Curious George: A Halloween Boo FestNarratorDirect-to-video
Curious George Swings Into SpringDirect-to-video
2023The Super Mario Bros. MovieUncle TonyVoice[8]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990 Maniac Mansion Ryan Forrester Episode: "National Security Risk"
1990 On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story Unknown Role Television film
1991 My Secret Identity Station Manager's Nephew Episode: "Pirate Radio"
1991 Street Legal Gary Episode: "Keeping Secrets"
1993 Amy Fisher: My Story Mick Television film
1993 Class of '96 Vincent Episode: "Bright Smoke, Cold Fire"
1993–1994 Tales from the Cryptkeeper Eddie Voice, 2 episodes
1994 Getting Gotti Dio Television film
1994 The Mighty Jungle Eric Episode: "Wrapping It Up"
1994 Hello Kitty and Friends Unknown Role Voice, 2 episodes
1994–1997 The Busy World of Richard Scarry Billy Dog, Additional voices Main role
1995 Quirk Episode: "Quake!"
1995 Sailor Moon Tuxedo Mask, Game Machine Joe Voice, DiC English dub
1995 Ready or Not Judge Episode: "Under One Roof"
1995 Sugartime Phil Alderisio Television film
1995 TekWar Drieger Episode: "Tek Posse"
1995 Falling for You Desk Cop Television film
1995 Ultraforce Prototype Voice, episode: "Prime Time"
1995 Dog CityYves Voice, episode: "The Dog Days of Summer Vacation"
1995–1996 Due South Ian MacDonald 2 episodes
1996 Losing Chase Batender Television film
1996 GargoylesGang Leader Voice, episode: "And Justice for All"
1996 Rain Voice, episode: "Skin Deep"
1996–1997 Traders Mike Fabris 3 episodes
1997 Ricky Episode: "Siege"
1997 Extreme Ghostbusters Eduardo Rivera Voice, main role; 40 episodes
1997–1998 Troy the Symbiote, Kevin Brown Voice, 4 episodes
1998 Halloweentown Benny Voice, television film
1998 Stories from My Childhood Unknown role Voice, 2 episodes
1998Oh Yeah! CartoonsBratwurst, Jeff, Cat, Dog, Lunch BoyVoice, 2 episodes
1998–2000 Randy Hernandez Voice, main role
1999 Hang Time Cartman Sound-a-like Voice, episode: "Too Good to Be True"
1999 Rocky Marciano Allie Colombo Television film
1999 Time of Your Life Tony 2 episodes
1999 Batman BeyondKidnapper Voice, episode: "Rebirth"
1999 NASCAR RacersCarlos "Stunts" Rey Voice
1999 NASCAR Racers: The MovieVoice, television film
1999–2000 Johnny Rico Main role; 13 episodes
1999–2001 Spider-Man UnlimitedPeter Parker / Spider-Man, Hector Jones / Green GoblinVoice, main role; 13 episodes
2000 Bernardo Voice, 26 episodes
2000 Malibu, CADJ Voice, episode: "Jason's Deal"
2000 The Angry BeaversWayne Voice, episode: "Canucks Amuck/Yak in the Sack"
2000–2002 BackstoryNarrator Voice, main role; 16 episodes
2000–2003 NYPD BlueGreg Knapp / Frank Genova 2 episodes
2001 Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood Narrator TV documentary
2001 Max Steel Unknown role Voice, episode: "Swashbucklers"
2002 Boomtown Paul Turcotte in 1976 Episode: "Reelin' in the Years"
2002 Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion Announcer TV documentary
2002 Totally Spies! Robby Guthrie Voice, episode: "Spies vs. Spies"
2002 What's New, Scooby-Doo? Captain Treesdale, Keith Dale Voice, episode: "Space Ape at the Cape"
2002 Ozzy & DrixJude Voice, episode: "Where There's Smoke"
2002 Grim & Evil Destructicus Con Carne Voice, episode: "The Time Hole Incident"
2003 Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest Narrator TV documentary
2003 As Told by Ginger Radio Announcer, Student #2 Voice, episode: "Wicked Game"
2003 Samurai Jack Thief, Robot Voice, episode: "Jack and the Labyrinth"
2003 Muang, Drip-Den Guy, Teen #2, Doug Reisman's Friend, Doug's Friend Voice, 4 episodes
2003 Teen Titans Kai Voice, episode: "Sisters"
2003 Evil Con Carne Destructicus Con Carne Voice, episode: "Son of Evil"
2004 Biography Narrator Voice, episode: "Jayne Mansfield: Blonde Ambition"
2004 Jackie Chan Adventures Charlie Voice, episode: "Dragon Scouts"
2004–2008 The Batman Bruce Wayne / Batman Voice, main role
2005 The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy Javier, Guillermo Voice, episode: "Ecto-Cooler/The Schlubs"
2006 Primetime Pets Narrator TV documentary
2006 The Science of Superman Narrator TV documentary
2006–2022 Curious George The Narrator, Dog Owner, Newsreel Announcer, Fair Announcer Main role; 198 episodes
2007All Grown Up!Didier, Joe Voice, episode: "O Bro, Where Art Thou?"
2008–2009 Lone Starr Voice, main role; 14 episodes
2009 Surviving a Super Tumor Narrator Television film
2009 Narrator Voice
2010 Sqweegel Voice, episode: "Squeegel"
2012 How Playboy Changed the World Narrator / Himself TV documentary
2013 VO Buzz Weekly Himself 2 episodes
2013 Phineas and Ferb Additional voices Episode: "Sidetracked"
2014 Rolling with the Ronks! Walter Voice, pilot episode

Video games

YearTitleVoice roleNotes
1998Kyle Katarn
1999RevenantCameron, Jason, Townsmen
2000Ensign Alexander Munro
Spider-ManPeter Parker / Spider-Man, Bank Thug #1
2001Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Palooka, Police Announcer
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Virgil
Zoog Genius: Math, Science, & TechnologyMale Host
2002Voice Over Talent[9]
Rama, Village Chief, Soldier #2
Karim, Guard
2003Star Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicRevan, Additional voices
Lt. Alexander Munro
Peter Parker / Spider-ManUncredited cameo
2004Jean Fournier, Guard B, Driver
Quickclaw, Guard #1
2005Additional Voices
Resident Evil 4Luis Sera
2006Just CauseJosë Caramicas
James Rutland
2013Scorp
2014Scorp
2015Scorp[10]
2016Scorp, King Pen
2020Reiji Ishioda

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Many Voices of Batman. VoiceOverHerald.com.
  2. https://www.looper.com/426439/this-is-who-narrates-curious-george/
  3. https://www.cbr.com/every-actor-didnt-know-played-spiderman/
  4. News: Flemming . Jack . July 22, 2018 . Voice actor Rino Romano gets his price and more for Hollywood Hills bungalow . . October 27, 2019.
  5. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-07-31/bryan-callen-sexual-misconduct-allegations latimes.com
  6. https://us.imdb.com/title/tt0109892/fullcredits#cast Getting Gotti at IMDB.com
  7. Web site: Rino Romano (visual voices guide) - Behind The Voice Actors . November 28, 2018 . Behind The Voice Actors . . Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources..
  8. Web site: Heching . Dan . 2023-04-05 . Critics of Chris Pratt in 'Mario' movie will only hear a little of the actor's Italian accent . 2023-04-05 . CNN . en.
  9. Ronin Entertainment . Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon . . Ending credits, 1:15:38 in, Voice Over Talent . 2002.
  10. . . Closing credits, 7:13 in, Voice Actors . . 2015.