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Efron Etkin ​(born in Kibbutz Hatzor Ashdod, Israel) was an Israeli actor, director and one of the leading voice actors in Israel (known for the roles of Disney's Robin Hood, Winnie the Pooh's Piglet, TMNT's Master Splinter and Dolf from Alfred J. Kwak).

Biography[]

After serving as an officer in the Israeli Air Force, Etkin had enrolled to study acting in Tel Aviv University and later also in H.B Studio in New York City. He was the Hebrew voice of Yamcha, Captain Ginyu, Korin, Dr. Brief, Turtle, Bardock (in Frieza's flashback when seeing Goku), Angila, Paragus, Bujin and Toolo.

Death[]

In late 2011, Etkin was diagnosed with cancer, but this did not stop him from making his final stage and voice contributions. On January 16, 2012, he succumbed to the disease and died in his hometown shortly after his 59th birthday.[1] Etkin did not marry, nor did he have any children.

  1. הלך לעולמו השחקן עפרון אטקין (he). Ynet. Retrieved on 13 July 13, 2019.
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