Junko Hori
Biography
Junko Hori is a Japanese actress and voice actress born on February 2, 1942, in Tokyo, Japan. She is represented by Production Baobab. Hori is known for her voice work in various anime series, including Obake no Q-tarō, Ninja Hattori-kun, and Chimpui, where she voiced the protagonists in three Fujiko Fujio works. As a dub artist, she is known for her roles in Tom and Jerry and The Simpsons. Hori has a known credit of 45 acting roles. She passed away on November 18, 2024, at the age of 82.
Career overview
Junko Hori is a Japanese actress and voice actress. She has been active in the entertainment industry for a significant period of time. Hori is known for her work in various roles, including those in animated series and films.
One of her notable roles is as the voice of the protagonists in several Fujiko Fujio works, which include Obake no Q-tarō, Ninja Hattori-kun, and Chimpui. Her voice acting skills have been recognized in these productions. In addition to her work in animation, Hori has also provided voice acting for live-action productions.
Hori's voice acting career has included roles such as Jerry in the series Tom and Jerry and Bart Simpson in The Simpsons. Her extensive experience in voice acting has contributed to her reputation as a skilled actress. Throughout her career, Hori has been involved in numerous projects, demonstrating her versatility as a performer.
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- The Cake Tree in the Ruins (2006) as Taichi's Grandmother (voice)
- Astro Boy (2003) as Pinoco
- Cinderella Boy (2003) as Dorothy (voice)
- Gokudo (1999) as Mora (voice)
- I'm All Yours (1991) as Chiyo Mamiya (voice)
- The Adventure of Gamba and the Otter (1991) as Ikasama
- Tokyo Pop (1988) as Hostess
- Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach (1986) as Lakitu / Miss Endless (voice)
- Go Go Toraemon (1986)
- Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985) as Zanelli (voice)
- Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: Ninja Beast Jippō vs. Miracle Egg (1985)
- The Adventurers Gamba and His Seven Friends (1984) as Ikasama
- Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: ESP Wars (1984)
- A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose (1983) as Bunretsu Tanbara (voice)
- Rain Boy (1983) as Rain Boy (voice)
- Hattori and the War of the Little Ninja Villages (1983) as ハットリくん
- The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) as Tao (voice)
- Patalliro! (1982) as Alpha Random (voice)
- Game Center Arashi (1982) as 石野とんがらし
- Ninja Hattori: Picture Diary (1982) as ハットリくん
- Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie (1981)
- The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981) as Beezle (voice)
- Makoto-chan (1980) as Monta (voice)
- プリンプリン物語 (1979) as カセイジン
- Anne of Green Gables (1979) as Josie Pye (voice)
- Pink Lady Monogatari: Eiko no Tenshitachi (1978) as ケイ
- Little Lulu (1976) as Annie (voice)
- Cat-Eyed Boy (1976) as Cat-Eyed Boy (voice)
- Adventure of Gamba (1975) as イカサマ
- Sindbad the Sailor (1975) as Tabasa (voice)
- Vicky the Viking (1974) as Gilby
- Little Wansa (1973) as ゴンベ
- Jungle Kurobee (1973) as オカラ
- New Moomin (1972) as Mii (voice)
- Hyppo and Thomas (1971) as Totto (voice)
- Tomorrow's Joe (1970) as Kinoko (voice)
- Akko-chan's Secret (1969) as Ganmo / Gyoro (voice)
- The Legend of Ninja Kamui (1969) as タケ
- Flying Phantom Ship (1969) as Boa Juice Ad (voice)
- Speed Racer (1967) as Kurio Mifune
- Q-Taro the Ghost (1965) as Q-Tarou
- Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon (1965) as (voice)
- Astro Boy (1963) as Pinoko
- Doggie March (1963) as Lighthouse Girl (voice)
- Otogi's Voyage Around the World (1962)