Kaneto Shiozawa
Actor
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.
Filmography
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
as Vega (voice) 1994
Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
as Ninzaburou Shiratori (voice) 1997
Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle
as Mü (voice) 1989
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target
as Ninzaburou Shiratori (voice) 1998
Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes
as Inspector Shiratori (voice) 2000
Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century
as Ninzaburo Shiratori (voice) 1999
Fist of the North Star
as Rei (voice) 1986
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
as Shadow Moon (voice) 1993
Ranma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China
as Prince Kirin (voice) 1991
Mobile Suit Gundam I
as Omur (voice) 1981
Robot Carnival
as Denjiro (voice) 1987
Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy
as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice) 1987
Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow
as Ma Kube (voice) 1981
Cyber City Oedo 808
as Merrill Benten Yanagawa 1990
Venus Wars
as Donner 1989
Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express
as Bom (voice) 1996