Brendan O’Brien, authentic voice of Crash Bandicoot, lifeless at 60
Brendan O’Brien, the longtime voice of beloved online game character Crash Bandicoot, has died on the age of 60.
O’Brien performed the mutant Australian animal and a number of other secondary characters in 1996’s Crash Bandicoot and subsequent sequels till he took a hiatus from performing in 2004.
He voiced antagonist Dr. Neo Cortex earlier than Clancy Brown took over the function for 1997’s Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Again.
“Sharing our honest condolences to Brendan O’Brien’s family members for his passing,” the online game collection’ Twitter account posted Monday.
“He was an unbelievable expertise who introduced Crash Bandicoot and different Crash characters to life. He’ll eternally dwell on within the hearts of Crash followers.”
O’Brien is notably responsible for Crash’s iconic “Woah!” that at all times signaled motion or unhealthy information. It’s turn out to be a pleasant meme and reminiscence for millennials and avid gamers alike.
O’Brien’s obituary noted that voicing the legendary character — in video games thought-about by PlayStation to be a number of the consoles’ “best hits” — grew to become “one in all his proudest moments.”
“He inspired nostalgic Crash followers in their very own pursuits and cherished signing their memorabilia. Like music, designing character voices for animation, radio and video video games got here naturally to him,” the discover learn.
Twitter customers took to the app this week to recollect O’Brien, who died March 23. A explanation for dying was not introduced.
“Relaxation in peace. I used to be unhappy once I heard this information,” tweeted one fan. “Certainly one of our childhood voice actors has handed away. Brendan O’Brien will at all times dwell on in our hearts.”
“Very saddened by the information of Brendan O’Brien’s passing,” wrote another. “The Crash trilogy birthed my love for video video games, and his voice will eternally be a staple in my nostalgia.”
O’Brien — who was born on Might 9, 1962, and raised in Hollywood, California — started performing at 10 years previous within the first episode of the crime drama “The Streets of San Francisco.”
He was put in a shot alongside his father, Oscar winner Edmond O’Brien. His mom, Olga San Juan, was an entertainer as effectively.
“This chance and spending time along with his mother and father on location would form his personal profession,” the obituary added.
Along with his function as Crash, O’Brien — who cherished to play the guitar and discover nature trails along with his spouse, Ingrid Okay. Behrens, and their canines — additionally appeared as Zed within the 1998 children kung fu comedy “3 Ninjas: Excessive Midday at Mega Mountain.” In 2020, he had a supporting function in “Riverdale” as effectively.
“He touched strangers, family and friends along with his love of life, his humor and optimistic angle. No phrases can categorical how a lot he’s missed. We love you, Brendan,” the obituary concluded.