Quick Facts
Biography
Peter Charles "Pete" Capella III (born June 3, 1977 in Red Bank, New Jersey) is an American actor and voice actor best known for his voice role as Silver the Hedgehog in the Sonic the Hedgehog games.
Early life
As a Middletown Township, New Jersey resident, Capella has been acting his whole life. He graduated from college with a BA in Theater and Communications.
Career
In 1993, he became a performer in Improvision Jam Comedy Labs, it was here he got the nickname "The Sniper". He is co-owner and artistic director of the troupe, performing every weekend in Eatontown, New Jersey. Capella has been featured in an array of commercials (for cough medicine and toys such as Dance N Sing Pablo from the Backyardigans). As of today, Capella will be pursuing acting full-time. He also teaches acting and improvisation, as he previously resided in New York City. He has moved to California, since there were business venues offered to him by an agent of a voiceover agency, who they thought he would make a great narrator for some commercials and for upcoming anime series.
Personal life
Pete has a cat named Dylan (named for Bob).
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Big Helium Dog | High School Jock |
| 2002 | Never Among Friends | Steve Wilson |
| 2006 | Obsession | Mick |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2006 | Sonic X | Additional voices | Uncredited |
| 2006-2007 | Winx Club | Nabu | Voice English version |
| 2010 | The Subpranos | Angelo | Episodes: "Subway Surprise Part Deux" "Do You Believe in Magic" |
| 2012-2015 | The Most Popular Girls in School | Tanner Christiansen | Voice |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sonic the Hedgehog | Silver the Hedgehog/Super Silver |
| Sonic Rivals | Silver the Hedgehog | |
| 2007 | Sonic and the Secret Rings | |
| Sonic Rivals 2 | ||
| 2008 | Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity | |
| 2009 | Sonic and the Black Knight | Silver the Hedgehog as Sir Galahad |
| Mario and Sonic at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games | Silver the Hedgehog |