Michael Anthony Kleinhenz (November 14, 1951 â€" July 11, 2008) was an
American voice actor who frequently participated in translation and
dubbing of Japanese anime. His voice also appeared in national TV and
radio advertisements and local advertisements in the Houston area.Mike
was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Pascack Valley High
School in Hillsdale, New Jersey in 1969 and from the University of
Cincinnati in 1974 with a B.A. degree in Radio and TV Broadcasting.
After college he settled in Houston, Texas. He married Sydnie Diane
Meltzer in 1981 (divorced 2003) and raised five sons.In college, Mike
led the Bearcats defensive line and was selected to play in the Ohio
Shrine Bowl. After graduation, he tried out with the San Francisco
Giants and played pre-season football for the Houston Oilers. Shortly
before his first son was born, Mike competed in the 35K racewalk at
the US Olympic Festival. He remained active throughout his life. His
sports interests included football, basketball, baseball, fast-pitch
softball, mountain biking, running, disc golf and snagging.At home,
Mike was a gifted singer and guitar player. Outside of the house, he
was more easily recognized for his role in dubbing Japanese anime and
as the voice in countless local and national commercials.
American voice actor who frequently participated in translation and
dubbing of Japanese anime. His voice also appeared in national TV and
radio advertisements and local advertisements in the Houston area.Mike
was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Pascack Valley High
School in Hillsdale, New Jersey in 1969 and from the University of
Cincinnati in 1974 with a B.A. degree in Radio and TV Broadcasting.
After college he settled in Houston, Texas. He married Sydnie Diane
Meltzer in 1981 (divorced 2003) and raised five sons.In college, Mike
led the Bearcats defensive line and was selected to play in the Ohio
Shrine Bowl. After graduation, he tried out with the San Francisco
Giants and played pre-season football for the Houston Oilers. Shortly
before his first son was born, Mike competed in the 35K racewalk at
the US Olympic Festival. He remained active throughout his life. His
sports interests included football, basketball, baseball, fast-pitch
softball, mountain biking, running, disc golf and snagging.At home,
Mike was a gifted singer and guitar player. Outside of the house, he
was more easily recognized for his role in dubbing Japanese anime and
as the voice in countless local and national commercials.
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