Dave Wittenberg Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Voice, Career, Movies, Partner

David Richard Paul Wittenberg, known professionally as Dave Wittenberg, is a South African-born American voice actor and adaptive scriptwriter. With a career spanning nearly three decades, he is widely recognized for voicing Kakashi Hatake in the Naruto series, one of his most iconic roles.

Wittenberg has lent his voice to hundreds of characters across anime dubs, Western animation, and video games, including notable performances as Time Baby in Gravity Falls, Teddie in Persona 4, and Kefka Palazzo in Dissidia Final Fantasy.

Dave Wittenberg
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	David Richard Paul Wittenberg
Stage Name:	Dave Wittenberg
Born:	01 September 1971 (age 54 years old)
Place of Birth:	Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality:	South African / American
Height:	1.80 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Wittenberg
Occupation:	Voice actor, adaptive scriptwriter
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

David Richard Paul Wittenberg was born on 01 September 1971 in Johannesburg, South Africa, and moved to the United States at age 5. Born to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Wittenberg, and has kept details about any siblings private.

He was raised in the Boston, Massachusetts area, where he completed his primary and secondary schooling. He began his career in college radio and worked at Boston’s WBCN station for three years before transitioning into voice acting. His ethnicity is Caucasian and he is non-religious/secular.

Career

Dave Wittenberg began his career in the late 1990s after transitioning from radio work in Boston to voice acting in Los Angeles. He quickly established himself in anime dubbing and Western animation, taking on a wide range of characters that showcased his vocal range and adaptability. Early roles included Sora in .hack//SIGN and Henry Wong in Digimon Tamers, helping him gain recognition in the industry.

His major achievements include voicing Kakashi Hatake across the entire Naruto franchise, Time Baby in Gravity Falls, Upchuck in Ben 10, and Bash Johnson in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja. In video games, he is known for roles such as Trigger Happy in the Skylanders series, the Mad Doctor in Epic Mickey, Teddie in Persona 4, and Kefka Palazzo in Dissidia Final Fantasy.

He has also contributed as an adaptive scriptwriter and writer for several animation projects.

Later in his career, Dave Wittenberg has continued to be a prolific voice talent, appearing in newer productions such as JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045, and various Marvel and Disney projects. He remains active in the voice acting community, attending conventions and maintaining a respected reputation for reliability and skill.

Social Media

Dave Wittenberg does not have active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Dave Wittenberg maintains a strictly private personal life and is currently single with no children. He does not publicly share details regarding relationships or family matters at panels or conventions, preferring to keep the focus on his professional work.

Filmography

• Naruto (Kakashi Hatake) (2002–present)
• Gravity Falls (Time Baby) (2012–2016)
• Persona 4 (Teddie) (2008)
• .hack//SIGN (Sora) (2002)
• Planes (Franz singing voice) (2013)
• Digimon Tamers (Henry Wong) (2001–2002)

Net Worth

Dave Wittenberg has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million. His primary income sources stem from his extensive voice acting work across anime, animation series, and video games, along with residuals from long-running franchises such as Naruto.