‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor Tom Kane Dies at 64

A prolific voice behind Yoda, Professor Utonium, and countless other beloved characters, Tom Kane’s legacy endures beyond his voice

Tom Kane, the versatile voice actor best known for Master Yoda in the Star Wars animated universe and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, passed away at 64 on May 18, 2026. His death followed complications from a stroke he suffered in late 2020. Kane’s career spanned hundreds of roles across animation, video games, and film, touching generations with his warmth, humor, and depth.

A Voice That Defined Generations

Tom Kane’s voice became instantly recognizable to fans around the world. As Master Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars series and films, he not only embodied the wisdom of the Jedi Master but also narrated the iconic opening crawl for the series—introducing a generation to a galaxy far, far away . Equally memorable was his portrayal of Professor Utonium in Cartoon Network’s The Powerpuff Girls—“a dorky dad who loves his kids,” as Kane described himself in a 2014 Reddit AMA .

A Career of Versatility and Depth

Kane’s career encompassed over 270 credits across TV, games, and film . Beyond Yoda and Professor Utonium, he voiced a remarkable array of characters: C‑3PO, Boba Fett, Admiral Ackbar, and more in the Star Wars universe; Takeo Masaki in the Call of Duty Zombies series; Jim Gordon and Quincy Sharp in Batman: Arkham Asylum; Magneto in Marvel games; Darwin from The Wild Thornberrys; Mr. Herriman in Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends; and Woodhouse in Archer . His ability to inhabit such varied roles with nuance and heart speaks to his rare talent.