Kirby Morrow

Kirby Morrow
Morrow in 2008
Born	(1973-08-28)August 28, 1973 Jasper, Alberta, Canada
Died	November 18, 2020(2020-11-18) (aged 47) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Resting place	Cremated; ashes scattered into the ocean near Stanley Park, Vancouver
Occupations	Actor comedian writer
Years active	1994–2020

Kirby Morrow (August 28, 1973 – November 18, 2020)^[1] was a Canadian actor, comedian and writer. In animation, he was known as the voice of Miroku from InuYasha, its four movies, and Inuyasha: The Final Act, Van Fanel from the Ocean dub of Escaflowne, Cyclops from X-Men: Evolution, Jay from Class of the Titans, Teru Mikami from Death Note, Trowa Barton from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Rey Za Burrel from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Ryo Takatsuki from Project ARMS, Goku from Ocean's dub of Dragon Ball Z (from Episode 160 onwards), Hot Shot from Transformers: Cybertron and his main role as Cole from LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu until Seabound. On camera, he was known for the recurring role of Captain Dave Kleinman from Stargate Atlantis.^[2]

Life and career

Morrow was born in Jasper, Alberta on August 28, 1973, and graduated with a degree in theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary.^[3] He worked in Vancouver, British Columbia, for most of his acting career. Morrow's grandfather, Robert Morrow, was born in Poyntzpass, Ireland in 1902, to Robert Morrow and Susan Davison. He married Alice McTague, from County Antrim.^[4][5][6][7]

Death

Morrow died at the age of 47 on November 18, 2020, just eight days after the death of his father, Tom Morrow.^[8] His death was announced on Facebook by his brother, Casey Morrow, and linked to a long history of alcohol abuse.^{[2][9][10][11]}

On December 4, 2020, Casey established the Kirby Morrow Memorial Scholarship Fund to help others pursue education in the performing arts.^[12]

Morrow was cremated and his ashes scattered into the ocean near Stanley Park.^[13]

Filmography

Live-action

List of acting performances in film and television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1996	Stand Against Fear	Nelson Doyle	Television film
1997	Sombrio	Drive
1997	Moment of Truth: Into the Arms of Danger	Man At Truck Stop	Television film
1997	Viper	Tim Vernon
1997	Breaker High	Philippe
1997–1998	Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation	Michelangelo	Voice[14]
1997–1998	The Outer Limits	Kirby
1998	Playing to Win: A Moment of Truth Movie	Ryan	Television film
1998	Silencing Mary	Head Cheerleader	Television film
1998	Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister	Storm Chaser
1998	Someone to Love Me	Ryan
1998	Highlander: The Raven	Marco Becker	Episode: "Passion Play"
1998-2002	Stargate SG-1	Militia Man / Tara'c	2 episodes
1999	Total Recall 2070	Beta Class Android	Episode: "Baby Lottery"
1999	The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer	John Maddux	Television film
1999	First Wave	Quentin Billup	Episode: "Ohio Players"
1999	Jerry's Day	Jerry
2000	MVP: Most Valuable Primate	Tiger #1
2001	Seven Days	Rick Hedstrom	Episode: "The First Freshman"
2001	Avalanche Alley	Jake	Television film
2001	Bones	Palmer
2001	Special Unit 2	Scott Caputo	Episode: "The Wall"
2002	Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice	Ash	Direct-to-video
2002	L.A. Law: The Movie	Young Man	Television film
2002	Jeremiah	Angus Deveraux	Episode: "The Touch"
2003	Out of Order	Brad	Miniseries
2004	Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels'		Uncredited Television film
2005–2006	Stargate Atlantis	Captain Dave Kleinman	8 episodes
2006	Deadly Skies	Guard Carmichael	Television film
2007	Blood Ties	Brady	Episode: "Deadly Departed"
2007	Glimpse	Troy
2008	The Triple Eight	Catty Platter Guy
2009	The L Word	Randy Griff	Episode: "Least Likely"
2009	Something Evil Comes	Edwin Vaster	Television film
2010	The Bridge	Mac	Episode: "The Blame Game"
2010	Stargate Universe	Captain Dave Kleinman	Episode: "Incursion: Part 1"
2010	Supernatural	Ex-Husband	Episode: "Two and a Half Men"
2010	Life Unexpected	Tasha's Lawyer	Episode: "Stand Taken"
2011	Human Target	Eddie	Episode: "Cool Hand Guerrero"
2011	Mortal Kombat: Legacy	King Jerrod	Web series
2011	The Pastor's Wife	Walt Freeland	Television film
2012	Fringe	Maddox & Maddox (Canaan)	Episode: "Everything in Its Right Place"
2012	Arrow	Matt Istook	Episode: "An Innocent Man"
2012	Maximum Conviction	MP #2
2014	Spooksville	Coach MacGillis	Episode: "Phone Fear"
2014	A Ring by Spring	Tom Halsey	Television film
2015	Olympus	General Dion	Episode: "The Temple of Gaia"
2015	Cedar Cove	Doug Lambert	Episode: "Something's Gotta Give"
2015	12 Rounds 3: Lockdown	Saul
2015	The Flash	Coach	Episode: "The Fury of Firestorm"
2016	Van Helsing	Gary	2 episodes
2016	Travelers	Hickman	Episode: "Donner"
2017	Legion	Benny	Recurring
2017	Drone	Dave Wistin
2017	The Good Doctor	Ethan	Episode: "Burnt Food"
2018	Supergirl	Dean Petrocelli	3 episodes

Anime

List of English dubbing performances in animation

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1999	Brain Powerd	Jonathan Glenn
1999	Z-Mind	Akira
2000	Mobile Suit Gundam	Woody Malden	[14]
2000–2001	Mobile Suit Gundam Wing	Trowa Barton
2000–2001	The Vision of Escaflowne	Van Fanel	Ocean/Bandai dub
2000–2003	Dragon Ball Z	Goku/Son Goku's descendant (2 episodes)	Ocean dub
2002–2006	Inuyasha	Miroku	[14]
2002–2004	Project ARMS series	Ryo Takatsuki	[14]
2002	Hamtaro	Noel
2002–2003	Transformers: Armada	Rad White
2003–2004	MegaMan NT Warrior	ElecMan.EXE/Speedy Dave	Also Axess[14]
2003	Infinite Ryvius	Yuki Aiba	[14]
2003	Meltylancer: The Animation	Defiant A	[14]
2004	Popotan	Daichi (Adult)	Ep7
2004	The Family's Defensive Alliance	Hayakawa / Alpha #1 / Yashiro's Underling
2004–2005	Transformers: Energon	Rad White	[14]
2005	Star Ocean EX	Allen
2005	Tokyo Underground	Sui
2005–2006	Transformers: Cybertron	Hot Shot	[14]
2005	Hikaru no Go	Ito	[14]
2005	Starship Operators	Takai Kiryu	[14]
2006–2007	Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny	Rey Za Burrel	[14]
2006	Ōban Star-Racers	Prince Aikka
2006	.hack//Roots	Gord	[14]
2007	Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales	Zushonosuke Himekawa	[14]
2008–2009	Mobile Suit Gundam 00	Billy Katagiri
2008	Death Note	Teru Mikami
2012–2013	Inuyasha: The Final Act	Miroku
2012	Kurozuka	Hasegawa	[14]
2016	Kingdom series	Ze Gui / Lord Changping / Li Bai
2017	Gintama°	Tsukuyo (Genderbend)	[14]
2020	Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon	Miroku	Premiere: "InuYasha: Since Then" (last role before his death)[14]

Animation

List of voice performances in animation

Year	Title	Role	Notes[15]
1998–1999	Brats of the Lost Nebula	Zadam
1999–2001	NASCAR Racers	Redline
1999–2005	Yvon of the Yukon	Tommy Tukyuk, additional voices	[14]
2000–2001	Kong: The Animated Series	Jason Jenkins
2000–2003	X-Men: Evolution	Cyclops / Scott Summers
2000	Action Man	Jimmy Woo
2000–2002	What About Mimi?	Trevor / Additional Voices	Episode: "Outta Sync"
2001–2002	Ultimate Book of Spells
2001–2002	Alienators: Evolution Continues	Dr. Ira Kane
2002	Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!	Additional Voices
2003	Broken Saints	Raimi / Boat Thug #2
2003	Hot Wheels: World Race	Chuvo
2005	Kong: King of Atlantis	Jason Jenkins
2005	Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers	Shirako Takamoto
2005–2008	Class of the Titans	Jay	Main cast[14]
2006–2007	Team Galaxy	Josh
2007–2010	Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot	Champ Bear
2011–2021	Ninjago	Cole, additional voices	Main cast[14]
2011–2020	Superbook	Adam, additional voices	[14]
2012	Action Dad	Rico / Taxi Driver	[14]
2013	Slugterra	Game Master	Episode: "The Thrill of the Game"[14]
2013	Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles	Anakin Skywalker, General Grievous	[14]
2013	Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk	Tony Stark	Motion comic[14]
2014	Eternals	Ajak, Iron Man, Orlando, Hospital Supervisor	Motion comic[14]
2015	Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales	Anakin Skywalker, General Grievous, additional voices	[14]
2017	Nexo Knights	Slab Rockowski	1 episode
2019	Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar	Larson Mitchell	[14]

Film

List of voice and English dubbing performances in films

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2001	Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz	Trowa Barton
2001	Barbie in the Nutcracker	Nutcracker / Prince Eric	Direct-to-video[14]
2002	Escaflowne	Van Fanel	Ocean / Bandai dub[14]
2004	My Scene: Jammin' in Jamaica	Hudson	[14]
2004	Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time	Miroku[14]
2004	Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass
2005	Inuyasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
2005	Dragons II: The Metal Ages	Gorhagar	Television film[14]
2005	Ark	Rogan	[14]
2005	My Scene Goes Hollywood: The Movie	Hudson	Direct-to-video[14]
2005	Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers	Shirako Takamoto	Direct-to-video[14]
2005	Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: The Speed of Silence		[14]
2005	Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: Breaking Point		[14]
2005	Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: The Ultimate Race		[14]
2006	Inuyasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island	Miroku
2006	Kong: Return to the Jungle	Jason Jenkins	Direct-to-video[14]
2007	Mosaic	Mosaic	[14]
2008	At Jesus Side	Jesus, Vendor	[14]
2009	Hulk Versus	Additional Voices	Uncredited Direct-to-video
2011	Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer	Billy Katagiri	[14]
2013	Escape from Planet Earth	Hazmats / Baabian Citizens	[14]

Video games

List of voice and English dubbing performances in video games

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2000	Kessen	Hideyori Toyotomi / Hiroie Kikkawa / Hideie Ukita / Tadaoki Hosokawa	English dub[14]
2002	Gundam Battle Assault 2	Trowa Barton	English dub
2003	Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space	Dimitri	English dub[14]
2004	CSI: Dark Motives	Clayton Regis	[14]
2004	Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask	Miroku	English dub[14]
2005	Ys: The Ark of Napishtim	Ur, Seblo, Lolo, Camara	English dub[14]
2005	Inuyasha: Feudal Combat	Miroku	English dub[14]
2005	Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects	Human Torch / Johnny Storm
2005	Devil Kings	Azure Dragon	English dub[14]
2009	Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2	Gyunei Guss	English dub[14]
2011	Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll	Xenetes	English dub[14]
2011	Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3	Trowa Barton	English dub[14]

References

1. "Kirby Morrow, Voice Actor and 'Stargate: Atlantis' Alum, Dies at 47". TheWrap. November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
2. Bruce Haring (November 19, 2020). "Kirby Morrow Dies: Prolific Anime Voiceover Artist, 'Stargate' Actor Was 47". Deadline. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
3. "Kirby Morrow, Hallmark Channel and 'Dragon Ball Z' Actor, Dead at 47". November 20, 2020.
4. Growing up in Poyntzpass, Thomas Morrow; in Before I Forget, Issue 6, 1993. Available online at: http://www.poyntzpass.co.uk/Before_I_Forget/1993_No_6/Growing_up_in_Poyntzpass_in_the_1930s.pdf
5. Irish Civil Records, birth of Robert Morrow to Robert Morrow and Susan Davison: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1902/01915/1742613.pdf
6. Correspondence between Tom Morrow & Robb Morrow 18/11/2018
7. Correspondence between Kirby Morrow & Robb Morrow 20/10/2018
8. "Hallmark Actor Kirby Morrow Died a Week After His Father's Death". November 25, 2020.
9. Pineda, Antonio Rafael (November 19, 2020). "Voice Actor Kirby Morrow Passes Away at 47". Anime News Network.
10. Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (November 30, 2020). "Hallmark Actor Kirby Morrow's Brother Shares Cause of Death & Revealing Journal Entry". Heavy.com.
11. Canadian actor Kirby Morrow dead at 47 after struggling with addiction, mental health Global News, March 18, 2021
12. Moreau, Jordan (December 4, 2020). "Late Actor Kirby Morrow's Family Raises Money for Scholarship in His Honor". Variety.
13. "Rip Kirby Morrow (@realkirbymorrow_rip) on Instagram: "Kirby is home again. We spread his ashes in the ocean just below the Tea House in Stanley Park."". Instagram. August 9, 2021. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021.
14. "Kirby Morrow (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors (A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information). Retrieved April 15, 2021.
15. "Kirby Morrow | CrystalAcids.com". www.crystalacids.com. Retrieved November 29, 2016.

External links

• Kirby Morrow at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
• Kirby Morrow at IMDb
• Kirby Morrow convention appearances on AnimeCons.com
• Kirby Morrow at eccentrix.com