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Iranian-Armenian voice actor Ghokasian dies at 80
The late dubber had been suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s disease and had retired from the dubbing industry several years ago, ILNA reported.
Born on September 28, 1944, in Tehran, Ghokasian began his dubbing career in 1960. He was known for his unique voice, which was particularly suited for young characters. One of his most memorable roles was dubbing for Saeed Kangarani in the iconic TV series ‘My Uncle Napoleon’ and the film ‘Along the Night’ directed by Parviz Sayyad.
Ghokasian also dubbed for Mark Lester in the film ‘The Prince and the Pauper’. He worked on numerous other projects, lending his voice to many actors in Iranian and foreign films and TV series.
Ghokasian migrated to Canada in 1982 and worked as a goldsmith until 2009. He had worked on many significant projects, including the film ‘Muhammad, the Messenger of God’, where he voiced the character of Ammar.
A documentary about his life, ‘The Story of Arshak’, was produced in 2015, exploring his career, his move to Canada, and his return to Iran.