Kirby Morrow (August 28, 1973 – November 18, 2020) 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.

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. 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.

Death

Morrow died at the age of 47 on November 18, 2020, just eight days after the death of his father, Tom Morrow. His death was announced on Facebook by his brother, Casey Morrow, and linked to a long history of alcohol abuse. On December 4, 2020, Casey established the Kirby Morrow Memorial Scholarship Fund to help others pursue education in the performing arts. Morrow was cremated and his ashes scattered into the ocean near Stanley Park.

Filmography

Live-action

Anime

Animation

Film

Video games