Kaneto Shiozawa
Born January 28, 1954 (Age: 72)
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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
2000
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as Inspector Shiratori (voice)
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Age: 46
Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century
1999
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as Ninzaburo Shiratori (voice)
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Age: 45
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target
1998
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as Ninzaburou Shiratori (voice)
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Age: 44
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
1997
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as Lavender (voice)
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Age: 43
Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
1997
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as Ninzaburou Shiratori (voice)
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Age: 43
Doraemon: Nobita and the Spiral City
1997
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as Thomas Medison (voice)
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Age: 43
The Heroic Legend of Arslan II
1992
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as
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Age: 38
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
1991
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as
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Age: 37
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991
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as Emperor Neo (voice)
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Age: 37
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
1991
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as Emperor Neo (voice)
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Age: 37
Far East of Eden: Ziria's Dreamlike Chapter
1990
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as
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Age: 36
Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - The Castle of Love
1990
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as Takuma (voice)
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Age: 36
Hello Kitty no Cinderella
1989
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as Prince Michael (voice)
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Age: 35
A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion
1987
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as Denjirō
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Age: 33
Pro Golfer Saru: Super Golf World e no Chousen!!
1986
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as 変奇プロ
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Age: 32
Fist of the North Star
1986
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as Rei (voice)
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Age: 32
The Kabocha Wine - Nita's Love Story
1984
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as Takizawa (voice)
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Age: 30
Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow
1981
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as Ma Kube (voice)
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Age: 27
Mobile Suit Gundam I
1981
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as Omur (voice)
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Age: 27