Eken Mine
Biography
Eken Mine (Japanese: 峰 恵研, also rendered Mine Eken) was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on 15 February 1935 in Nagasaki, Japan. He began his professional affiliation with the theatrical troupe Theater Echo in 1961 and remained associated with the company for the remainder of his career. Mine was primarily known for dubbing Western films into Japanese, and in anime he frequently voiced older men, villains, and paternal or mild‑mannered characters. He was married to fellow voice actress Hiroko Maruyama. Mine died of heart failure on 6 February 2002 at the age of 66. His career encompassed at least 41 credited roles.
Career overview
Eken Mine, born on 15 February 1935 in Nagasaki, Japan, was a Japanese actor and voice actor whose career spanned several decades. He began his professional affiliation with the theatrical troupe Theater Echo in 1961, a relationship that continued throughout his working life. Mine’s body of work includes more than forty credited performances, as recorded by major film databases, reflecting a steady presence in both live‑action and animated productions.
Mine was especially known for his contributions to the Japanese dubbing of Western films, providing Japanese voices for a variety of foreign titles. In the realm of anime, he was frequently cast in roles that called for older male characters, including villains, gentle‑mannered figures, and paternal archetypes. His vocal range and experience made him a reliable choice for such parts, allowing him to leave a distinct imprint on numerous series.
Mine’s personal life was linked to the voice‑acting community through his marriage to fellow voice actress Hiroko Maruyama. He passed away from heart failure on 6 February 2002, just days before his 67th birthday, concluding a career marked by versatility and dedication to both dubbing and animation.
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43 titles- Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar (2000) as Additional Voices
- Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajirou Wasurenagusa (1998)
- Berserk (1997) as Collette's Grandfather (voice)
- Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (1997) as Additional Voices
- Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996) as HH Wasshoishoi (voice)
- Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996) as The Elder (voice)
- Romeo's Blue Skies (1995) as Beppo (voice)
- Romeo's Blue Skies (1995) as Police chief Moretti (voice)
- Maps (1994) as Sathandra (voice)
- Ariel Deluxe (1991) as Prof. Amamoto (voice)
- Monkey Punch's Alice (1991)
- Gude Crest: The Emblem of Gude (1990) as Elder Gluke (voice)
- The Curse of Kazuo Umezu (1990)
- Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers (1990) as Monk (voice)
- Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie (1989) as Ryoan
- Mini Yon Soldier Rin! (1989)
- ARIEL: All Round Intercept & Escort Lady (1989) as Prof. Amamoto (voice)
- The Silk Road (1988)
- Mister Ajikko (1987) as Eikichi
- Bubblegum Crisis (1987) as Mr. Chang (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Sam (voice)
- Castle in the Sky (1986) as Underling (voice)
- Dream Hunter Rem (1985) as Gepetto (voice)
- Unico in the Island of Magic (1983) as Melvin's Lackey 2 (voice)
- A Zoo Without an Elephant (1982) as (voice)
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1980) as (voice)
- Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King (1980) as Almajigu (voice)
- Fumoon (1980) as Other voices
- The Castle of Cagliostro (1979) as Archbishop's Driver (voice)
- Josephina the Whale (1979) as Santi's Teacher (voice)
- Undersea Super Train: Marine Express (1979) as Turist (voice)
- Candy Candy (1976) as Garcia (voice)
- 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976) as Federico Menotti (voice)
- The Star of the Seine (1975) as Riyon
- Kamen Rider V3: The Movie (1973) as Turtle Bazooka (voice)
- Panda! Go Panda! (1972) as Teacher (voice)
- Panda! Go Panda! (1972) as Teacher (voice)
- Kamen Rider (1971) as Crab Beastman (voice)
- Kamen Rider (1971) as Dobsonfly Beastman (voice)
- Decision (1971) as (voice)
- Ryu the Primitive Boy (1971) as Karimu (voice)
- Go Go Kamen Rider (1971) as Bat Man (Voice)
- 宇宙少年ソラン (1965) as 欲皮
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eken Mine best known for?
Eken Mine is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Berserk (1997), Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (1997), Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996), Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996).
When and where was Eken Mine born?
Eken Mine was born on February 15, 1935 in Nagasaki, Japan. They passed away on February 6, 2002.
How many credits does Eken Mine have?
Eken Mine has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2000.
What is Eken Mine's background in cinema and television?
Eken Mine (Japanese: 峰 恵研, also rendered Mine Eken) was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on 15 February 1935 in Nagasaki, Japan. He began his professional affiliation with the theatrical troupe Theater Echo in 1961 and remained associated with the company for the remainder of his career. Mine was primarily known f...