Tōru Ōhira
Biography
Tōru Ōhira is a Japanese actor and voice actor. His stage name is 大平透. Born on September 24, 1929, in Tokyo, Japan, he is known for his work in acting. He has appeared in numerous credits, totaling 56. Ōhira is also known by the name Tooru. He passed away on April 12, 2016, at the age of 86. As a voice actor, Ōhira has provided Japanese dubs for various characters, including those from Star Wars, The Simpsons, The Flintstones, and Batman. He has also worked on Tokusatsu projects, including narrating for Super Sentei and Metal Hero series, and appeared in the role of Chief Kurata in Spectreman.
Career overview
Tōru Ōhira is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is known for his work in various Japanese dub performances. Ōhira has provided voices for numerous characters in animated series and films, including those from popular franchises such as Star Wars, The Simpsons, Batman, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
As a voice actor, Ōhira has voiced characters such as Darth Vader, Homer Simpson, Fred Flintstone, the Joker, and Clark Kent/Superman. He has also provided voices for characters in other notable works, including Monsters, Inc. and Mulan. Ōhira's extensive voice acting credits demonstrate his versatility and range as a performer.
Tōru Ōhira's acting career spans multiple genres, including Tokusatsu works. He has served as a narrator for several Super Sentei and Metal Hero series, and played the role of Chief Kurata in Spectreman. With a career spanning over 50 credits, Ōhira has established himself as a prominent figure in Japanese entertainment.
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56 titles- Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (2014) as Pete (voice)
- One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 (2010) as Gaimon (voice)
- Akubi Girl (2006)
- The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet (2006) as Matthew (voice)
- Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey (2004) as President (voice)
- One Piece (1999) as Gaimon (voice)
- Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: Olé vs Kakuranger (1996) as Emperor Bacchus Wrath (voice)
- Chouriki Sentai Ohranger (1995) as Emperor Bacchus Wrath (voice)
- Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: The Movie (1995) as Emperor Baccshund (voice)
- Super Sentai Zyuranger (1992) as Narrator (voice)
- Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary (1991) as Heka (voice)
- Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind (1990) as Dekapan (voice)
- The Laughing Salesman (1989)
- Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu! (1989) as Dekapan (voice)
- Osomatsu-kun (1988) as Dekapan
- Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War (1988) as Dekapan (voice)
- Oraa Guzura Dado (1987) as グズラ
- Dimensional Warrior Spielvan (1986) as Narrator
- Megabeast Investigator Juspion (1985) as Narrator
- Space Sheriff Shaider (1984) as Narrator
- Spectreman versus Hedron (1984) as Chief Shigeo Kurata
- Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie (1984) as Narrator (voice)
- Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers! (1984) as Narrator (voice)
- Kagaku Sentai Dynaman (1983) as Narrator
- Future Police Urashiman (1983) as Inspector Gondo Toru
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Narrator
- Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (1981) as Narrator
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Narrator
- Be Forever Yamato (1980) as Skulldart (voice)
- Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy (1980) as Zoa (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie (1980) as Narrator (voice)
- Battle Fever J (1979) as Narrator
- Battle Fever J: The Movie (1979) as Narrator (voice)
- Japanese Spiderman (1978) as Narrator
- Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo (1978) as Stuckey (voice)
- Japanese Spiderman: Episode 0 (1978) as Narrator (voice)
- One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book (1978) as King Zobi (voice)
- Gatchaman: The Movie (1978) as Doctor Kozaburo Nambu
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Narrator (voice)
- Homerun Kanta (1977) as 野球十兵衛
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai: The Movie (1977) as Narrator
- Paul's Miraculous Adventure (1976) as Belt Satan (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane! (1976) as Narrator (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975) as Narrator
- Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy (1974) as (voice)
- Science Ninja Team Gatchaman (1972) as Dr. Kouzaburou Nambu (voice)
- Tamagon the Counselor (1972) as タマゴン
- Hyppo and Thomas (1971) as Kaba (voice)
- General Inakappe (1970) as 大柿矢五郎
- The Genie Family (1969) as Hakushon Daimaō (Voice)
- Good Evening Dear Husband: A Duel (1968) as Narrator
- Oraa Guzura Dado (1967) as Guzura
- Spycatcher J3: SOS Close Shave (1966) as TIGER chief (voice)
- Kimba the White Lion (1965) as Rommel (voice)
- The Orphan Brother (1961) as Koguma No Moku (voice)
- The Seas Are Full of Sheep in Love (1961) as Narrator (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tōru Ōhira best known for?
Tōru Ōhira is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey (2004), One Piece (1999), Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: Olé vs Kakuranger (1996), Chouriki Sentai Ohranger (1995).
When and where was Tōru Ōhira born?
Tōru Ōhira was born on September 24, 1929 in Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on April 12, 2016.
How many credits does Tōru Ōhira have?
Tōru Ōhira has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2014.
What is Tōru Ōhira's background in cinema and television?
Tōru Ōhira is a Japanese actor and voice actor. His stage name is 大平透. Born on September 24, 1929, in Tokyo, Japan, he is known for his work in acting. He has appeared in numerous credits, totaling 56. Ōhira is also known by the name Tooru. He passed away on April 12, 2016, at the age of 86. As a voice actor, Ōhira has...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dimensional Warrior Spielvan (1986) as Narrator — aged about 56
- Space Sheriff Shaider (1984) as Narrator — aged about 54
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Narrator — aged about 50
- One Piece (1999) as Gaimon (voice) — aged about 69
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Narrator — aged about 52
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane! (1976) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 46
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