Kirby Robert Morrow (1973 – November 18, 2020) was a Canadian actor, comedian and writer. In animation, he was known as the voice of Miroku from ''

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'', Cyclops from '' X-Men: Evolution'', Jay from ''

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from '' Death Note'', Trowa Barton from ''

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'', Ryo Takatsuki from '' Project ARMS'',

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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''. On camera, he was known for the recurring role of Captain Dave Kleinman from ''

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''.

Life and career

Morrow was born in

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in 1973, and graduated with a degree in theatre at

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in Calgary. He worked in

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, for most of his acting career.

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

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by his brother, Casey Morrow. The cause of his death was related to a long history of alcohol abuse. On December 4, 2020, Casey Morrow established the Kirby Morrow Memorial Scholarship Fund to help anyone pursuing an education in the performing arts. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered into the ocean near

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Filmography

Live-action

Anime

Animation

Film

Video games

References

External links

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Kirby Morrow at eccentrix.com
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