Ken Yamaguchi
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 24, 1956 in 日本,福島県
- Died
- October 24, 2011
- Active Years
- 1958–2008 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 68 credits in database
Biography
Ken Yamaguchi, born Kiyoshige Yamaguchi, was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator. He was born on March 24, 1956, in Fukushima, Japan, though one source notes his birth date as April 24, 1956. During his career, he was affiliated with OYS Produce and amassed numerous known credits in acting. His known work includes appearances in Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest, Violence Jack, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Saint Seiya: The Warriors of the Final Holy War, and Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie. He passed away on October 24, 2011, at the age of 55 in Japan. He was also a father; his son, Kiyohiro Yamaguchi, is a voice actor.
Career overview
Ken Yamaguchi, born Kiyoshige Yamaguchi, was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator who was affiliated with OYS Produce. Born on March 24, 1956 in Fukushima, Japan, he built a career in acting with numerous credits across television and film productions. His son, Kiyohiro Yamaguchi, followed in his footsteps to become a voice actor.
Throughout his career, Yamaguchi was known for his work in various animated films and media projects. Among his known credits are appearances in Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest, Saint Seiya: The Warriors of the Final Holy Battle, Violence Jack, Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie, and the video game Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3.
Yamaguchi passed away on October 24, 2011, at the age of 55 in Japan. His contributions to the industry encompass a substantial body of work as both a voice actor and narrator.
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Full Filmography
68 titles- Casshern Sins (2008) as Robot (voice)
- Black Lagoon (2006) as Ibraha (voice)
- Madam is a Magical Girl (2005) as Shioya
- Monster (2004) as Iwai (voice)
- The Melody of Oblivion (2004) as チャイルドどらごん / Child Dragon
- Digimon: Island of the Lost Digimon (2002) as Murmukusmon
- Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie (1999) as Gôken (voice)
- Akko-chan's Secret 3rd Term (1998) as Kenshiro Kagami
- Spaceship Agga Ruter (1998) Sound Director
- Yume no Crayon Oukoku (1997) as Death God
- Crayon Kingdom of Dreams (1997) as The Grim Reaper (voice)
- Lady Blue (1996) as King Seikima (voice)
- Hyper Doll (1995) as Detective Todo (voice)
- Miracle Girls (1993) as Shinichiro Kageura (voice)
- Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil (1993) as Director (voice)
- Green Legend Ran (1992) as Narrator (voice)
- Tottoi (1992) as Totorino (voice)
- La Blue Girl (1992) as King Seikima (voice)
- La Blue Girl (1992) as Narrator / Ninja (voice)
- Chōjin Sentai Jetman (1991) as Vacuum Jigen (voice)
- Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991) as Flaizzard
- Emergency Departure Rescue Kids (1991) as Epsilon
- Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green (1991)
- Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei (1991) as 沢村
- Mad Bull 34 (1990) as Cop C (ep 4)/Man A (ep 2)
- Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990) as Ebifuryâ (voice)
- The Enemy's the Pirates! (1990) as Additional voices
- Violence Jack: Hell's Wind (1990) as Gokumon
- Riki-Oh 2: Child of Destruction (1990) as Black Knight (voice)
- Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika (1990) as Co-Pilot Tamura
- Marina the Manga Artist Goes to Camelot (1990) as Secretary B (voice)
- Ikenai Boy (1990)
- Shin Karate Jigokuhen (1990)
- Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power (1990)
- I Am THE Shiratori Reiko! (1990) as Haruo Takada (voice)
- Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (1989) as Picture Book Boma (voice)
- Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle (1989) as Eligor (voice)
- Charge! Men's Private School (1988) as Togashi Genji
- Madonna (1988) as Inomata
- Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer (1988) as Police B
- Charge!! Men's Private School (1988) as Togashi Genji (voice)
- Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1987) as Gatekeeper (voice)
- Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1987) as (voice)
- Hikari Sentai Maskman (1987) as Capila Doggler (voice)
- Circuit Angel: Resolving Starting Grid (1987) as Komori
- Good Morning Althea (1987) as Brown (voice)
- Ladius (1987) as Rakōn (voice)
- Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend (1987) as Münchhausen II
- Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend (1987) as Genocydroid D-9
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Olrogg-ian (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Scholar (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Chemical's Subordinate (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Cosmo Service Agent (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Soldier (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Man (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Bartender (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Computer (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Customer (voice)
- Bomber Bikers of Shonan (1986) as Akira Ishikawa (voice)
- Project A-Ko (1986) as Station Colonel / Stray Dog (voice)
- Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup (1986) as Gonzales (voice)
- The Scarred Man (1986) as Policeman (ep 5)/Policeman A (ep 2) (voice)
- Megazone 23 (1985) as Staff Officer A (voice)
- Lunn Flies into the Wind (1985) as Baseball Club Member B (voice)
- Armored Fleet Dairugger XV (1982) as Baros KARATEYA (voice)
- Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy (1980) as Dagas Jailer (voice)
- The Cast-Off (1959)
- The Precipice (1958)
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What movies or TV shows is Ken Yamaguchi best known for?
Ken Yamaguchi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Casshern Sins (2008), Jo (1971), Monster (2004), The Melody of Oblivion (2004).
When and where was Ken Yamaguchi born?
Ken Yamaguchi was born on March 24, 1956 in 日本,福島県. They passed away on October 24, 2011.
How many credits does Ken Yamaguchi have?
Ken Yamaguchi has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2008.
What is Ken Yamaguchi's background in cinema and television?
Ken Yamaguchi, born Kiyoshige Yamaguchi, was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator. He was born on March 24, 1956, in Fukushima, Japan, though one source notes his birth date as April 24, 1956. During his career, he was affiliated with OYS Produce and amassed numerous known credits in acting. His known work inclu...
Ken Yamaguchi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (1989) as Picture Book Boma (voice) — aged about 33
- Monster (2004) as Iwai (voice) — aged about 48
- Hikari Sentai Maskman (1987) as Capila Doggler (voice) — aged about 31
- Miracle Girls (1993) as Shinichiro Kageura (voice) — aged about 37
- Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991) as Flaizzard — aged about 35
- Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1987) as Gatekeeper (voice) — aged about 31
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