Hisashi Katsuta
Biography
Hisashi Katsuta was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on April 2, 1927, in Tokyo, Japan. He passed away on February 21, 2020, at the age of 92. Katsuta is best known for his voice-over portrayal of Professor Ochanomizu in three anime adaptations of the Astro Boy franchise. In addition to his work on Astro Boy, he provided voice work for several other television series. He voiced Dr. Hoshi in Astroganger between 1972 and 1973, Professor Tobishima in Groizer X from 1976 to 1977, and Shin'ichirō Izumi in Tōshō Daimos from 1978 to 1979. Across his career, he accumulated 33 known credits in acting.
Career overview
Hisashi Katsuta was a Japanese actor and voice actor born in Tokyo, Japan on April 2, 1927. Throughout his career, he accumulated thirty-three known credits in acting. He passed away on February 21, 2020 at the age of ninety-two.
He is best known for his voice-over portrayal of Professor Ochanomizu in three anime adaptations of the Astro Boy franchise. In addition to his work on Astro Boy, Katsuta provided voice roles for several other television series. He voiced Dr. Hoshi in Astroganger, which aired from 1972 to 1973. He later voiced Professor Tobishima in Groizer X between 1976 and 1977, and Shin'ichiro Izumi in Tosho Daimos from 1978 to 1979.
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35 titles- Astro Boy: Mighty Atom – Visitor of 100,000 Light Years, IGZA (2005) as Dr. Ochanomizu (voice)
- Astro Boy (2003) as Ochanomizu Hakase (voice)
- Astro Boy: Ivan's Planet - Robot and Human Friendship (2003)
- The Secret of Astro Boy’s Birth (2003)
- Astro Boy: The Last Day of Earth (2001) as Dr. Ochanomizu (voice)
- Osamu Tezuka's Last Mystery of the 20th Century (2000) as Dr. Ochanomizu (voice)
- Astro Boy: Volume of the Blue Knight (1999)
- The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku (1989) as (voice)
- Megazone 23 (1985) as Director General (voice)
- Katri: Girl of the Meadows (1984) as Elias Lilack (voice)
- Astro Boy (1980) as Dr. Ochanomizu (voice)
- Fumoon (1980) as Dr. Ochanomizu (voice)
- The Rose of Versailles (1979) as Louis XV
- Manga Sarutobi Sasuke (1979) as Yukimura Sanada
- Manga Sarutobi Sasuke (1979) as Koumura Shinda
- Undersea Super Train: Marine Express (1979) as Professor Ochanomizu as "Dr. Narzenkopf" (voice)
- Fighting General Daimos (1978) as Shin'ichirō Izumi
- Fighting General Daimos (1978) as Olban
- One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book (1978) as Ed (voice)
- Jetter Mars (1977) as 川下博士
- Song of Baseball Enthusiasts (1977) as オーナー
- Doctor Chieko no sei to ai no series: Hinin (1972)
- Igaku hakase Matsutsukubo Kôhei no iigaku kôza 3: Kaikon (1972)
- Igaku hakase Matsutsukubo Kôhei no iigaku kôza 1: Shoya (1972)
- Doctor Chieko no sei to ai no series: Uwaki no mukui (1972)
- Doctor Chieko no sei to ai no series: Ai no karute (1972)
- Doctor Chieko no sei to ai no series: Ninshin chûzetsu (1972)
- Igaku hakase Matsutsukubo Kôhei no iigaku kôza 2: Free sex (1972)
- Doctor Chieko no sei to ai no series: Yogoreta hanazono (1972)
- Decision (1971) as (voice)
- Perman (1967) as パパ
- Jungle Emperor (1966) as Mandy (voice)
- Kimba the White Lion (1965) as Mandy (voice)
- Astro Boy: The Brave In Space (1964) as Professor Ochanomizu
- Astro Boy (1963) as Ochanomizu Hakase
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hisashi Katsuta best known for?
Hisashi Katsuta is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Astro Boy (2003), The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku (1989), Katri: Girl of the Meadows (1984), Astro Boy (1980).
When and where was Hisashi Katsuta born?
Hisashi Katsuta was born on April 2, 1927 in Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on February 21, 2020.
How many credits does Hisashi Katsuta have?
Hisashi Katsuta has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2005.
What is Hisashi Katsuta's background in cinema and television?
Hisashi Katsuta was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on April 2, 1927, in Tokyo, Japan. He passed away on February 21, 2020, at the age of 92. Katsuta is best known for his voice-over portrayal of Professor Ochanomizu in three anime adaptations of the Astro Boy franchise. In addition to his work on Astro Boy, he p...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Rose of Versailles (1979) as Louis XV — aged about 52
- Astro Boy (2003) as Ochanomizu Hakase (voice) — aged about 76
- Astro Boy (1980) as Dr. Ochanomizu (voice) — aged about 53
- Fighting General Daimos (1978) as Shin'ichirō Izumi — aged about 51
- Fighting General Daimos (1978) as Olban — aged about 51
- Astro Boy (1963) as Ochanomizu Hakase — aged about 36
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