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'''David Bateson''' (born 9 February 1960) is |
'''David Bateson''' (born 9 February 1960) is an English actor and comedian. He is best known for providing the voice of [[Agent 47]], the protagonist of [[IO Interactive]]'s [[Stealth game|stealth]] video game series ''[[Hitman (franchise)|Hitman]]'', having played the role since 2000 in each of the franchise's eight main games. He has also served as a voice for commercials advertising various [[Lego]] brands.<ref name="playerone">{{Cite web |date=2017-02-23 |title='Hitman' Voice Actor David Bateson Reveals His Real-Life Hitman Past |url=https://www.player.one/hitman-voice-actor-david-bateson-reveals-his-real-life-hitman-past-585711 |access-date=2021-07-07 |website=Player.One |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Bateson was born on 9 February 1960, in [[Durban]], South Africa, to English parents.<ref name="Interview">{{cite web |url=http://thegamingliberty.com/index.php/2010/10/21/agent-47-speaks-an-interview-with-david-bateson/ |title=Agent 47 Speaks! An Interview With David Bateson |publisher=Thegamingliberty.com |date=21 October 2010 |accessdate=30 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822221925/http://thegamingliberty.com/index.php/2010/10/21/agent-47-speaks-an-interview-with-david-bateson/ |archive-date=22 August 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He entered the acting profession before returning to the UK in 1984. He later moved to Canada and now lives in [[Copenhagen]], Denmark. He is also a full member of British Equity and Danish Actors' Union.<ref name="Bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.davidbateson.dk/cv/ |title=Complete CV for David Bateson |publisher=Official website of David Bateson |accessdate=30 August 2012}}</ref> |
David Bateson was born on 9 February 1960, in [[Durban]], South Africa, to English parents.<ref name="Interview">{{cite web |url=http://thegamingliberty.com/index.php/2010/10/21/agent-47-speaks-an-interview-with-david-bateson/ |title=Agent 47 Speaks! An Interview With David Bateson |publisher=Thegamingliberty.com |date=21 October 2010 |accessdate=30 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822221925/http://thegamingliberty.com/index.php/2010/10/21/agent-47-speaks-an-interview-with-david-bateson/ |archive-date=22 August 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He entered the acting profession before returning to the UK in 1984. He later moved to Canada and now lives in [[Copenhagen]], Denmark. He is also a full member of British Equity and Danish Actors' Union.<ref name="Bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.davidbateson.dk/cv/ |title=Complete CV for David Bateson |publisher=Official website of David Bateson |accessdate=30 August 2012}}</ref> |
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He landed his first role{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} in the 1994 film ''[[Prince of Jutland]]'' as Hother. He also played the part of a young sailor in the 1996 film ''[[Breaking the Waves]]'', along with the main role in the 2002 short film ''Debutanten''. |
He landed his first role{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} in the 1994 film ''[[Prince of Jutland]]'' as Hother. He also played the part of a young sailor in the 1996 film ''[[Breaking the Waves]]'', along with the main role in the 2002 short film ''Debutanten''. |
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In the ''[[Hitman (franchise)|Hitman]]'' game series, Bateson provided the voice of [[Agent 47]] and in every entry in the series until the fifth game, ''[[Hitman: Absolution]]'', when he stated to a member of a ''Hitman'' fan forum that "No one from [[IO Interactive]] is answering my calls, e-mails or SMS."<ref>[http://beefjack.com/news/ioi-cuts-david-bateson-from-absolution/ Beefjack.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311121959/http://beefjack.com/news/ioi-cuts-david-bateson-from-absolution/ |date=11 March 2012 }}</ref> Bateson would later officially confirm on his personal website that he had been "unceremoniously dropped from the franchise", and added that he was unable to make further comments |
In the ''[[Hitman (franchise)|Hitman]]'' game series, Bateson provided the voice of [[Agent 47]] and in every entry in the series until the fifth game, ''[[Hitman: Absolution]]'', when he stated to a member of a ''Hitman'' fan forum that "No one from [[IO Interactive]] is answering my calls, e-mails or SMS."<ref>[http://beefjack.com/news/ioi-cuts-david-bateson-from-absolution/ Beefjack.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311121959/http://beefjack.com/news/ioi-cuts-david-bateson-from-absolution/ |date=11 March 2012 }}</ref> Bateson would later officially confirm on his personal website that he had been "unceremoniously dropped from the franchise", and added that he was unable to make further comments for "legal reasons".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.davidbateson.dk/ |title=Home |publisher=Davidbateson.dk |accessdate=2014-08-13}}</ref> Bateson did eventually return as the voice of Agent 47 in ''Hitman: Absolution''.<ref>{{cite web |work=Cinema Blend |title=David Bateson Returns To Voice Agent 47 in Hitman: Absolution |first=William |last=Usher |date=2012 |url=http://www.cinemablend.com/games/David-Bateson-Returns-Voice-Agent-47-Hitman-Absolution-46217.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |url=http://ca.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/10/hitman-absolution-us-tour-creepy-guy-from-lost-playing-as-agent-47-william-mapother |title="Hitman: Absolution" Goes on US Tour, Creepy Guy From "Lost" is Playing as Agent 47 |first=Michael |last=Rougeau |date=25 October 2012}}</ref> On 16 June 2015, just one day after the announcement of ''[[Hitman (2016 video game)|Hitman]]'' (2016), Bateson confirmed that he would once again be voicing Agent 47 in the new title via [[Twitter]].<ref>{{cite tweet |user=ImDavidBateson |author=David Bateson |number=610776997791461379 |date=16 June 2015 |title=@Metalchamp1995 yo Mario - yes I am! I'm just relieved to be able to say it out loud. Can't wait}}</ref> |
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Bateson also voiced Virgil in the 2020 indie game ''Lightmatter'', his first non-''Hitman'' video game voice role.<ref name="virgil">{{Cite web |date=2020-04-24 |title=Lightmatter - Let's Play Lightmatter: David Bateson - Steam News |url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/994140/view/2853530520490492133 |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}}</ref> |
Bateson also voiced Virgil in the 2020 indie game ''Lightmatter'', his first non-''Hitman'' video game voice role.<ref name="virgil">{{Cite web |date=2020-04-24 |title=Lightmatter - Let's Play Lightmatter: David Bateson - Steam News |url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/994140/view/2853530520490492133 |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Bateson voiced the [[Nintendo]] video game character [[Bowser]] in the [[Danish language|Danish]] [[Dubbing|dub]] of the 2023 film ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' (dubbing [[Jack Black]]'s voice role).<ref name="Bowser1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/agent-47-voice-actor-bowser-in-danish-dub-of-the-super-mario-bros-movie/|title=Agent 47 Is the Voice Actor of Bowser in the Danish Dub of The Super Mario Bros. Movie|first=Joshua|last=Henry|date=8 April 2023|access-date=23 October 2023|website=The Gamer}}</ref><ref name="bowser"/> |
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===Film=== |
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|2023 || ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' || Bowser<ref name="bowser">{{Cite tweet |number=1644044837568790528 |user=ImDavidBateson |title=This may come as a surprise- but I am Bowzer in the Danish version of the new Super Mario Bros film. Thank you @iyunohq and @NintendoAmerica I’m the Danish #JackBlack Cool! |author=David Bateson |date=2023-04-07 |access-date=2023-04-08}}</ref>||Voice, Danish dub |
|2023 || ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' || Bowser<ref name="Bowser1"/><ref name="bowser">{{Cite tweet |number=1644044837568790528 |user=ImDavidBateson |title=This may come as a surprise- but I am Bowzer in the Danish version of the new Super Mario Bros film. Thank you @iyunohq and @NintendoAmerica I’m the Danish #JackBlack Cool! |author=David Bateson |date=2023-04-07 |access-date=2023-04-08}}</ref>||Voice, Danish dub |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 19:35, 3 December 2024
David Bateson | |
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Born | Durban, South Africa | 9 February 1960
Citizenship | Denmark / United Kingdom |
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Years active | 1994–present |
Known for | Voice of Agent 47 in Hitman |
David Bateson (born 9 February 1960) is an English actor and comedian. He is best known for providing the voice of Agent 47, the protagonist of IO Interactive's stealth video game series Hitman, having played the role since 2000 in each of the franchise's eight main games. He has also served as a voice for commercials advertising various Lego brands.[1]
Biography
[edit]David Bateson was born on 9 February 1960, in Durban, South Africa, to English parents.[2] He entered the acting profession before returning to the UK in 1984. He later moved to Canada and now lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is also a full member of British Equity and Danish Actors' Union.[3]
He landed his first role[citation needed] in the 1994 film Prince of Jutland as Hother. He also played the part of a young sailor in the 1996 film Breaking the Waves, along with the main role in the 2002 short film Debutanten.
In the Hitman game series, Bateson provided the voice of Agent 47 and in every entry in the series until the fifth game, Hitman: Absolution, when he stated to a member of a Hitman fan forum that "No one from IO Interactive is answering my calls, e-mails or SMS."[4] Bateson would later officially confirm on his personal website that he had been "unceremoniously dropped from the franchise", and added that he was unable to make further comments for "legal reasons".[5] Bateson did eventually return as the voice of Agent 47 in Hitman: Absolution.[6][7] On 16 June 2015, just one day after the announcement of Hitman (2016), Bateson confirmed that he would once again be voicing Agent 47 in the new title via Twitter.[8]
Bateson also voiced Virgil in the 2020 indie game Lightmatter, his first non-Hitman video game voice role.[9]
Bateson voiced the Nintendo video game character Bowser in the Danish dub of the 2023 film The Super Mario Bros. Movie (dubbing Jack Black's voice role).[10][11]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | Prince of Jutland | Hother | |
1996 | Breaking the Waves | Young Sailor | |
2000 | Help! I'm a Fish | Commander Shark, General Crab[12] | Voice |
2002 | One Hell of a Christmas | Tommy | |
2003 | Stealing Rembrandt | Stor Mand | |
2008 | Sunshine Barry and the Disco Worms | Jimmy, Manager, Nature Speaker[12] | Voice |
2009 | Headhunter | Dr. Leipmann | |
2011 | Freddy Frogface | Bardini, Blacksmith, Carlo Androkles, Ole Antonioni[12] | Voice |
2012 | Ivan the Incredible | Butcher, Teacher, Grumpy Fisherman[12] | Voice |
2023 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Bowser[10][11] | Voice, Danish dub |
Video games
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Hitman: Codename 47 | Agent 47[12] | |
2002 | Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | Agent 47, Agent 17 | |
2004 | Hitman: Contracts | Agent 47[12] | |
2006 | Hitman: Blood Money | ||
2012 | Hitman: Absolution | ||
2016 | Hitman | ||
2018 | Hitman 2 | ||
2020 | Lightmatter | Virgil[13] | |
2021 | Hitman 3 | Agent 47 |
- Den Enes Død (1994)
- Carl Th. Dreyer: My Métier (1995) (documentary)
- Kun en Pige (1995) – Korrespondent
- Krystalbarnet (1996)
- Spoon River (1996)
- Another You (1997)
- Midnight Angels (1998)
- Daddyfox (2000) – Court Police Officer 2
- Debutanten (2002) (short) – Bill
- Langt fra Las Vegas (2001 – 2003) – Irer
- A Royal Family (TV, 2003) – Narrator (English version)
- The Core (2005) (documentary) – Niels Bohr
- Hero of God (2006)
- Anna Pihl (TV, 1 episode, 2008) – Mr.Reed
- Klovn (TV, 1 episode, 2008) – Dave
- Disco Ormene (2008) – Voice
- Maj & Charlie (TV, 1 episode, 2008) – Fitness Chef
- Aurum (2008) – Mark Boland
- Livvagterne (TV, 5 episodes, 2010) – Shane
- The Dark Side of Chocolate (2010) (documentary) – Narrator
- Borgen (TV, 2 episodes, 2010 – 2011) – Additional voices
- The Micro Debt (2011) (documentary) – Narrator
- The Life and Death of Thomas Simeon (2011) – Narrator (voice)
- A Tribute to J. J. Abrams (2013) (short) – Voice of Bouncer
- Taming the Quantum World (2013) (documentary) – Narrator
- Aftenshowet (TV, 2 episodes, 2013 – 2014) – Himself
- Exodus: Humanity Has A Price (2014) – Commander
- Monte Carlo Elsker USA (2014) – Speaker
- Upstart (2014)
- Huldra: Lady of the Forest (2016) – Mike
- Digital Romance (2016) (short) – Kane
- Bitter Grapes (2016) (documentary) – Narrator
- Ø (TV, 5 episodes, 2016) – Tommy
- Real Life Hitman (2016) (short) – Agent 47 (voice)
- Level up Norge (TV, 1 episode, 2017) – Agent 47 (voice)
- The Messenger (short, 2018) – Narrator / Boss
- Below the Surface (TV, 1 episode, 2019) – British newsreader (voice)
- Breeder (2020) – Speaker
- Kamikaze (TV, 1 episode, 2021) – Bengt
- A Taste of Hunger (2021) – Michelin Announcer
- The Orchestra (TV, 3 episodes, 2022) – Mablewood
- The Exigency II: Course of Action (TBA) – Hideout Guard (voice)
- The Somerdahl Murders (TV, 2 episodes, 2023) – Eric Windfeldt
References
[edit]- ^ "'Hitman' Voice Actor David Bateson Reveals His Real-Life Hitman Past". Player.One. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "Agent 47 Speaks! An Interview With David Bateson". Thegamingliberty.com. 21 October 2010. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ^ "Complete CV for David Bateson". Official website of David Bateson. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ^ Beefjack.com Archived 11 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Home". Davidbateson.dk. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ Usher, William (2012). "David Bateson Returns To Voice Agent 47 in Hitman: Absolution". Cinema Blend.
- ^ Rougeau, Michael (25 October 2012). ""Hitman: Absolution" Goes on US Tour, Creepy Guy From "Lost" is Playing as Agent 47". Complex.
- ^ David Bateson [@ImDavidBateson] (16 June 2015). "@Metalchamp1995 yo Mario - yes I am! I'm just relieved to be able to say it out loud. Can't wait" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Lightmatter - Let's Play Lightmatter: David Bateson - Steam News". store.steampowered.com. 24 April 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ a b Henry, Joshua (8 April 2023). "Agent 47 Is the Voice Actor of Bowser in the Danish Dub of The Super Mario Bros. Movie". The Gamer. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ a b David Bateson [@ImDavidBateson] (7 April 2023). "This may come as a surprise- but I am Bowzer in the Danish version of the new Super Mario Bros film. Thank you @iyunohq and @NintendoAmerica I'm the Danish #JackBlack Cool!" (Tweet). Retrieved 8 April 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e f "Behind the Voice Actors – David Bateson". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Lightmatter on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
External links
[edit]- 1960 births
- Living people
- English expatriates in Denmark
- English male voice actors
- English male comedians
- English male film actors
- English male stage actors
- English male television actors
- English male video game actors
- English television presenters
- Male actors from Durban
- South African people of British descent
- University of Natal alumni
- South African male actors