Marco Guadagno, an interview with the beloved voice actor:
“From Conan to the Smurfs, the voice of the ancient future” He has lent his voice to childhood heroes and cult anti-heroes, but Marco Guadagno is much more than just a well-known voice.
Some remember him as Anthony, Candy Candy’s first love, or Brainy Smurf. Others hear his voice and immediately think of Conan the Boy from the Future, the animated series that seemed pure science fiction in the 1970s and now seems to reflect the present, so much so that it is returning to the cinema in a special edition on 9 February (thanks to Dynit and Adler Entertainment). And then there are those who listen to him without knowing they are doing so, because his voice has been heard in dozens of films, television series and cartoons, becoming part of our imagination – and our memory. Marco Guadagno is one of those professionals who do not like to show off, but who have left their mark on anyone who grew up with the television on. He started as a child, by chance, on the impulse of none other than Sergio Leone. Since then, Marco Guadagno has never stopped. He has dubbed, acted, directed and adapted. He has met De Sica, Fellini and Bertolucci. But above all, he has observed and listened. He has gone through the transition from “group” dubbing to digital dubbing, experienced first-hand the transformation of private television, the arrival of platforms, the confrontation with technology and now with artificial intelligence. This exclusive interview for Virgilio Notizie is not just about his career, but a reflection on the acting profession, identity and the fragile balance between technique and humanity.
Marco Guadagno speaks honestly about talent, luck, training and respect. For the audience, for the lyrics, for the emotions. And for the passing of time. This conversation tells the story of a man who has been able to give a voice to many others – and who, in doing so, has also found his own.
When you mention “Marco Guadagno”, many people immediately think of a voice that marked the childhood of more than one generation. How does it feel to be identified in this way?
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