Kaneto Shiozawa

Kaneto Shiozawa

Born January 28, 1954 (Age: 72) Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Kaneto Shiozawa, born Toshikazu Shiozawa on January 28, 1954, in Tokyo, Japan, was a renowned Japanese voice actor and narrator. He was known for his distinctive calm and aristocratic voice, which often led to him being cast as intellectual or villainous characters. His stage name was inspired by the Japanese director Kaneto Shindō. Shiozawa's career spanned from 1975 until his untimely death in 2000. He voiced iconic characters such as Rei in Fist of the North Star, M'Quve in Mobile Suit Gundam, Iason in Ai No Kusabi and Gray Fox in Metal Gear Solid. He also portrayed Prince Demande in Sailor Moon and Devimon in Digimon Adventure. His contributions extended to video games, anime, and even dubbing roles, including Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. Tragically, Shiozawa passed away on May 10, 2000, at the age of 46, due to a cerebral contusion caused by a fall at his home. His legacy lives on through the memorable characters he brought to life and the admiration of fans and fellow voice actors alike.
Kaneto Shiozawa, born Toshikazu Shiozawa on January 28, 1954, in Tokyo, Japan, was a renowned Japanese voice actor and narrator. He was known for his distinctive calm and aristocratic voice, which often led to him being cast as intellectual or villainous characters. His stage name was inspired by the Japanese director Kaneto Shindō. Shiozawa's career spanned from 1975 until his untimely death in 2000. He voiced iconic characters such as Rei in Fist of the North Star, M'Quve in Mobile Suit Gundam, Iason in Ai No Kusabi and Gray Fox in Metal Gear Solid. He also portrayed Prince Demande in Sailor Moon and Devimon in Digimon Adventure. His contributions extended to video games, anime, and even dubbing roles, including Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. Tragically, Shiozawa passed away on May 10, 2000, at the age of 46, due to a cerebral contusion caused by a fall at his home. His legacy lives on through the memorable characters he brought to life and the admiration of fans and fellow voice actors alike.
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Filmography

Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes

Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes

2000 as Inspector Shiratori (voice) Age: 46
Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century

Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century

1999 as Ninzaburo Shiratori (voice) Age: 45
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target

Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target

1998 as Ninzaburou Shiratori (voice) Age: 44
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness

Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness

1997 as Lavender (voice) Age: 43
Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper

Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper

1997 as Ninzaburou Shiratori (voice) Age: 43
Doraemon: Nobita and the Spiral City

Doraemon: Nobita and the Spiral City

1997 as Thomas Medison (voice) Age: 43
The Heroic Legend of Arslan II

The Heroic Legend of Arslan II

1992 as Age: 38
The Heroic Legend of Arslan

The Heroic Legend of Arslan

1991 as Age: 37
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

1991 as Emperor Neo (voice) Age: 37
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

1991 as Emperor Neo (voice) Age: 37
Far East of Eden: Ziria's Dreamlike Chapter

Far East of Eden: Ziria's Dreamlike Chapter

1990 as Age: 36
Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - The Castle of Love

Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - The Castle of Love

1990 as Takuma (voice) Age: 36
Hello Kitty no Cinderella

Hello Kitty no Cinderella

1989 as Prince Michael (voice) Age: 35
A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion

A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion

1987 as Denjirō Age: 33
Pro Golfer Saru: Super Golf World e no Chousen!!

Pro Golfer Saru: Super Golf World e no Chousen!!

1986 as 変奇プロ Age: 32
Fist of the North Star

Fist of the North Star

1986 as Rei (voice) Age: 32
The Kabocha Wine - Nita's Love Story

The Kabocha Wine - Nita's Love Story

1984 as Takizawa (voice) Age: 30
Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow

Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow

1981 as Ma Kube (voice) Age: 27
Mobile Suit Gundam I

Mobile Suit Gundam I

1981 as Omur (voice) Age: 27