Shūichirō Moriyama
Biography
Shūichirō Moriyama was the stage name of Hiroo Ōtsuka, a Japanese actor and voice actor who was born on July 26, 1934, in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and died on February 8, 2021, at the age of 86. Active in acting with thirty-seven known credits, he served as the official Japanese dub-over artist for several prominent international actors, including Telly Savalas, with whom he met on multiple occasions, Jean Gabin, Spencer Tracy, and Lino Ventura. His professional career spanned both live-action performance and voice work, establishing him as a recognizable figure in Japanese media before his passing in early 2021.
Career overview
Shūichirō Moriyama, whose birth name was Hiroo Ōtsuka, was a Japanese actor and voice actor. Born on July 26, 1934, in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, he built a career in the entertainment industry using his well-known stage name. During his lifetime, he accumulated thirty-seven known credits on the Movie Database, establishing himself as a notable presence in both film and television.
In addition to his general acting work, Moriyama served as the official Japanese dub-over artist for several prominent international film actors. His dubbing portfolio included providing the Japanese voice for Telly Savalas, with whom he met several times, as well as Jean Gabin, Spencer Tracy, and Lino Ventura.
Moriyama remained active in the profession until his later years. He passed away on February 8, 2021, at the age of eighty-six. His contributions to Japanese acting and dubbing are documented through his extensive career credits and his recognized status as a primary voice artist for major foreign cinematic figures.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- Yell (2020)
- Terror in Resonance (2014) as Shunzou Mamiya (Voice)
- HANA-KIMI (2007) as Narrator
- 1 Litre of Tears (2005) as Shintaro Miyashita
- 1 Litre of Tears (2005) as Patient in rehabilitation room
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Robot Kingdom (2002) as Dester (voice)
- Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact (2002) as Galvez (voice)
- Salaryman Kintaro (1999) as Genzo Oshima
- Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files (1999) as Burton (voice)
- trancemission (1999) as (voice)
- New Dochinpira 2 (1997)
- Shall We Dance? (1996) as Ryo Kishikawa
- Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996) as Dolune (voice)
- Happy People (1996)
- Ninja Scroll (1993) as Sakaki Hyobu (voice)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth (1993) as Napogisutora Issei (voice)
- Porco Rosso (1992) as Kurenai no Buta (voice)
- Megumi no Sekai (1990)
- The Tokyo Project (1988) as Parlimentarian (voice)
- Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986) as Gurumesu (voice)
- Captain (1983) as Aoba Gakuin baseball manager
- "BLOW THE NIGHT!" Let's Spend the Night Together (1983) as Nankai Takada
- Arcadia of My Youth (1982) as Old Tokargan Soldier
- Adieu Galaxy Express 999 (1981) as Old Partisan (voice)
- Captain: The Movie (1981)
- Phoenix 2772 (1980) as Borukan (voice)
- Maegami Tarou (1979) as 火の鳥
- Japanese Godfather: Conclusion (1978)
- Japan's Don (1977)
- Japanese Godfather: Ambition (1977) as Narrator
- Demon Spies (1974)
- Silver Kamen (1971) as Narrator (voice)
- Sakura sakazuki: gikyōdai (1969)
- The SAKURA Code (1969)
- The Resurrection of the Beast (1969)
- Ultra Q (1966) as Ikeda
- Taikouki (1965) as Hida Tatewaki
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shūichirō Moriyama best known for?
Shūichirō Moriyama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yell (2020), Terror in Resonance (2014), HANA-KIMI (2007), 1 Litre of Tears (2005).
When and where was Shūichirō Moriyama born?
Shūichirō Moriyama was born on July 26, 1934 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. They passed away on February 8, 2021.
How many credits does Shūichirō Moriyama have?
Shūichirō Moriyama has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2020.
What is Shūichirō Moriyama's background in cinema and television?
Shūichirō Moriyama was the stage name of Hiroo Ōtsuka, a Japanese actor and voice actor who was born on July 26, 1934, in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and died on February 8, 2021, at the age of 86. Active in acting with thirty-seven known credits, he served as the official Japanese dub-over artist for several prominent in...