Jan Rabson

A legendary voice actor with a career spanning four decades, Jan Rabson brought iconic characters to life—from the volatile power of Tetsuo Shima in *Akira* to the bumbling charm of Larry Laffer—leaving an indelible mark on film, television, and video game culture.

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1954

Died

2022

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In short · Acted for five decades — 46 credits.

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Biography

Jan Rabson was an American actor with a career spanning over four decades, during which he appeared in more than 100 film, television, and video game roles. He was particularly recognized for his work in voice acting, most notably as Tetsuo Shima in the Streamline Pictures English dub of the 1988 anime film *Akira*. He also provided the voice for Larry Laffer in the *Leisure Suit Larry* video game series. Rabson's contributions to both the film and video game industries left a lasting impact on popular culture.

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