Tony Germano, a celebrated Brazilian actor whose voice became a staple in animated hits on Netflix and Nickelodeon, has died following a fatal fall.
He was 55.
The seasoned stage and screen performer, known for bringing characters to life in Go, Dog, Go! and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, died on the morning of Wednesday, November 26, after falling from the roof of his home in São Paulo.
Actor reportedly fell while inspecting repairs at his new home
According to reports, Germano was at his parents’ residence in São Paulo, which he had recently purchased, and was supervising renovation work on the roof when the tragic accident occurred.
In a statement shared with People, his representative confirmed: “It is with deep sorrow that we confirm the passing of actor and voice artist Tony Germano on the morning of Wednesday, November 26. Tony suffered a fall at his residence and, unfortunately, did not survive his injuries.”
The statement continued: “We kindly ask for respect and understanding during this painful time for his family, friends, and colleagues. Tony leaves behind a legacy of dedication, generosity and immense talent that touched everyone who had the privilege of working with him. His absence will be deeply felt.”
A memorial service was held at Bosque da Paz Cemetery in Vargem Grande Paulista on Thursday, November 27, with a burial scheduled to follow.
Three decades on stage, screen and behind the mic
Germano’s career stretched over 30 years and earned him recognition across multiple mediums. In Brazil, he built his name on powerful theatrical performances in productions like The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Jekyll & Hyde, Fiddler on the Roof, and Something Rotten!.
His voice brought life to fan-favorite characters in Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Go, Dog, Go!, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. He was also involved in Elena of Avalor and The Muppets, further broadening his impact in family entertainment.
Germano continued working until the end, with recent screen credits in An Unforgettable Year: Autumn (2023) and Labyrinth of Lost Boys (2025), the latter directed by Matheus Marchetti.
In a moving Instagram tribute, Marchetti recalled their time on set, calling Germano a “father figure” to the cast and crew.
“I am so lucky to have found a soul as generous, as talented, and as endearing as Tony Germano. It's a gift from the rarest of all,” the director wrote in Portuguese. He added that their collaboration “seemed like it was going to last forever.”
Tributes pour in from colleagues and friends
Fellow actor Miguel Falabella also paid tribute to Germano on Instagram, describing him as “an impeccable professional, a dear friend, a talented actor.”
Reflecting on their shared work in musicals like Annie and Man of La Mancha, Falabella wrote: “Tony Germano bids farewell to this world amidst strong applause from his peers... Duty fulfilled, dear friend. A kiss to your heart.”
Despite a career that touched countless fans and collaborators, Germano was not married and had no children.
In a July 3 Instagram post, he looked back at his journey in entertainment with pride, sharing a video montage and writing: “As always it's good to remember. Just a little of all that I've done in my 30 plus year career.”