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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 20, 1936 |
| Birthplace | Hokkaido |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Type O |
| Height | 非公開cm |
| Agency | Ken Production (affiliation history) |
| Voice Acting Debut | 1958 |
Biography
Born in Hokkaido, he is an actor and voice actor. After graduating from the俳優座養成所 (Actor Training School), he joined 文学座 (Literature Theater) and participated in the founding of the theater troupe 結雲 (Kumo) in 1963. From 1978 to 1997, he was a stage actor in the theater troupe 昴 (Suiren). As a voice actor, he primarily worked on foreign film dubs, known for dubs of foreign actors such as Anthony Perkins, and has been a versatile performer balancing stage and voice acting.
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
After long-term activities as a stage actor in the core of Japan's theater world, including the俳優座養成所 (Actor Training School), 文学座 (Literature Theater), 結雲 (Kumo), and 昴 (Suiren), he expanded his career as a voice actor, focusing on foreign film dubs. His strength lies in his thick and profound expressive abilities, cultivated through orthodox acting education.
Personality
Known for his thick and profound acting style and intelligent voice quality, he has a deep pride as a stage actor while also approaching voice acting with sincerity.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 12 of 16).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Film Dubbing (Anthony Perkins) | Various (dubbing) | Lead | 1970 |
| Space Sheriff Gavan THE MOVIE | 2012 | ||
| Sun | 2005 | ||
| Path of the Warrior 1: Kanto vs Kansai Full-Scale War Erupts | 2001 | ||
| Path of the Warrior 9: Hokkaido Offensive Operation | 2000 | ||
| Kidnapping | 1997 | ||
| That's Cheating! The Greatest Operation in History? | 1996 | ||
| Red Scandal: An Affair | 1982 | ||
| Burning Brave | 1981 | ||
| Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees | 1975 | ||
| Kodomo Takiji | 1974 | ||
| Saretetu Yatsura | 1973 |
