Netflix Actor Tony Germano Dies in Tragic Fall While Repairing Roof in Brazil

Veteran actor and voice artist Tony Germano, 55, died after falling from the roof of his newly purchased home in São Paulo, Brazil, while reportedly checking on construction work. According to local media, the accident occurred Wednesday as Germano attempted to assess ongoing repairs.

Germano had recently moved into the property and was described by family as excited to begin a new chapter in his life. He lived alone and had no children but had spent the previous evening with his sister, sharing his optimism about the future.

A Versatile Career Across Stage and Screen

Though perhaps best known internationally for his voice work in projects like Netflix’s Go, Dog, Go!, Germano’s voice appeared in numerous global children’s properties, including Disney’s Elena of Avalor, Sheriff Callie’s Wild West, The Muppets, and Nickelodeon’s Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. He also contributed to the Portuguese dub of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast.

Beyond television, Germano had a celebrated theater career in Brazil. He held major roles in iconic stage productions like The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Jekyll & Hyde, and Fiddler on the Roof. Colleagues praised his charisma and depth as a performer.

Tributes From Brazil’s Creative Community

Brazilian director Matheus Marchett honored Germano’s legacy in a heartfelt Instagram post, calling him “a generous, talented and captivating soul.”

“Sad for those who could not act alongside him, whether on stage, on screen, or in life,” Marchett wrote. “Those of us who were able to have even just a little bit of Tony in our lives are very, very lucky.”

Authorities are still investigating the exact circumstances of the fall. Germano’s death has sent shockwaves through the Brazilian performing arts community, where he had been a respected figure for over three decades.