Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
August 26, 1937
Died
June 13, 2013 (age 75)
Place of Birth
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Also Known As
内海 賢二
Kenji Utsumi
Biography
Kenji Utsumi (内海 賢二, Utsumi Kenji, August 26, 1937 – June 13, 2013) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Kitakyushu, affiliated with the self-founded Ken Production.
He was best known for his roles in Sally the Witch (1966) (as Sally's Papa), Fist of the North Star (as Raoh and Kaioh), Dr. Slump Arale-chan (as Senbei Norimaki), the Dragon Ball series (as Shenlong, Commander Red, Reacoom and the Tenkaichi Budōkai announcer), Fullmetal Alchemist (as Alex Louis Armstrong) and Hajime no Ippo (as Coach Kamogawa). He was also known for dubbing over the voices of actors Carl Weathers, Steve McQueen, Jack Nicholson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Victor Mature and Robert Shaw in the Japanese-language editions of their films.
He received a lifetime achievement award at the third Seiyu Awards.
Known For
TV
Dragon Ball Z
Shenron (voice)
1989
TV
Hunter x Hunter
Captain (voice)
2011
TV
Fighting Spirit
Genji Kamogawa (voice)
2000
TV
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Louis Armstrong (voice)
2009
TV
Fullmetal Alchemist
Alex Louis Armstrong (voice)
2003
TV
Dr. Slump
Senbei Norimaki (voice)
1981
TV
Cowboy Bebop
Appledelhi Siniz Hesap Lütfen (voice)
1998
TV
Fist of the North Star
Raoh
1984
TV
Berserk
Zodd (voice)
1997
TV
Basilisk
Mino Nenki (voice)
2005
TV
Cyborg 009
Black Ghost (voice)
2001
TV
Pro Golfer Saru
ミスターX
1985
TV
RahXephon
Shirow Watari (voice)
2002
TV
Paranoia Agent
Akio Kawazu (voice)
2004
TV
Casshern Sins
Braiking Boss (voice)
2008
Film
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa
Alex Louis Armstrong (voice)
2005
TV
Silver Spoon
Mr. Todoroki (voice)
2013
TV
Cackling Kitarou
La Seine (voice)
1968
TV
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Vearn
1991
TV
Ai Yori Aoshi
Aoi's Father (voice)
2002
Filmography
2013TVSilver Spoonas Mr. Todoroki (voice)2013FilmDragon Ball Z: Battle of Godsas Shenlong (voice)2011TVHunter x Hunteras Captain (voice)2011FilmKaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie - The Flying Ghost Shipas Los Dark (Voice)2011FilmFullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milosas Alex Louis Armstrong (voice)2010Filmはじめましてトーマスシリーズ トーマスとこうざんてつどうのなかまたち2010FilmWonderful World2010FilmThe Legend of Koizumias Chairman Mao (voice)2009FilmYona Yona Penguinas Old Man (voice)2009TVKämpferas Burnt Alive Lion (voice)2009TVNeedlessas Guido (voice)2009TVFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodas Louis Armstrong (voice)2009TVMazinger Edition Z: The Impact!as Hades2008TVCasshern Sinsas Braiking Boss (voice)2007FilmMouse Story: The Adventures of George and Geraldas Alex2006TVKemonozumeas Kyūtarō Ōba (voice)2006FilmDoraemon: Nobita's Dinosauras Dorumanstein (voice)2005FilmMetal Gear Solid 3: Existenceas Volgin (voice)2005FilmBlack Jack: The Two Doctors in Blackas Inspector Tomobiki (voice)2005FilmFullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballaas Alex Louis Armstrong (voice)2005TVBasiliskas Mino Nenki (voice)2005TVGallery Fakeas Carlos2004FilmCrayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Storm! The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening Sunas Vin (voice)2004TVParanoia Agentas Akio Kawazu (voice)2003TVFullmetal Alchemistas Alex Louis Armstrong (voice)2003FilmFighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimuraas Genji Kamogawa (voice)2003FilmFighting Spirit: Champion Roadas Genji Kamogawa (voice)2003TVFireStorm2002TVPetite Princess Yucieas Demon King2002TVAi Yori Aoshias Aoi's Father (voice)2002TVRahXephonas Shirow Watari (voice)2001TVCyborg 009as Black Ghost (voice)2001TVVampiyan Kidsas Papa (pilot)2000TVFighting Spiritas Genji Kamogawa (voice)2000FilmOne Piece: The Movieas El Drago (voice)1999TVAngel Linksas Duuz Delax Rex (voice)1999FilmVampiyan Kidsas Papa (voice)1998FilmHunter × Hunter Pilotas Captain (voice)1998FilmCase Closed: The Fourteenth Targetas Eimei Shishido (voice)1998TVCowboy Bebopas Appledelhi Siniz Hesap Lütfen (voice)1997TVBerserkas Zodd (voice)1997FilmLupin the Third: Island of Assassinsas Gordeau (voice)1997FilmHermes - Winds of Loveas King Minos (voice)1996FilmSlayers Returnas Galev (voice)1996FilmHell Teacher Nubeas Evil Spirit (voice)1996FilmDragon Ball: The Path to Poweras Commander Red/Shenlong (voice)1996FilmDoraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-expressas Heavenly King (voice)1995FilmMacross Plus: The Movieas Col. Millard Johnson (voice)1995TVStreet Fighter II: Vas M. Bison1994FilmFatal Fury: The Motion Pictureas Jamin (voice)1994FilmDr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacationas Senbei Norimaki (voice)1994FilmDr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...as Senbei Norimaki (voice)1994TVLil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha1993TVCasshan: Robot Hunteras Buraiking Boss1993FilmDr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love1993FilmDr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin Villageas Senbei Norimaki (voice)1992FilmHanappe Bazookaas Ophisto Bazooka (voice)1991FilmAdachi-ga Haraas Damokuresu (voice)1991TVKumo ni Noru1991TVDragon Quest: The Adventure of Daias Vearn1991TVDetonator Orgunas Commander Zoa1991FilmMahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu - Hiryuu no Shouas (voice)1991FilmThe Adventure of Gamba and the Otteras Yoisho1991FilmSukeban Dekaas Dark Detective Kurayami (voice)1991TVSukeban Dekaas Inspector Kurayami (voice)1991FilmDragon Ball Z: Lord Slugas Slug / Shenlong (voice)1991FilmKumo ni Noru1990FilmThe Rose of Versailles: I'll Love You As Long As I Live1990FilmDragon Ball Z: The World's Strongestas Shenron (voice)1989TVMagical Hatas Lord Jaku (voice)1989FilmAngel Copas Kaishō Taki (voice)1989TVAngel Copas Kaishō Taki1989FilmThe Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Gokuas Bull Demon King (voice)1989FilmDragon Ball Z: Dead Zoneas Shenron (voice)1989FilmLittle Nemo: Adventures in Slumberlandas King Morpheus (voice)1989TVDragon Ball Zas Shenron (voice)1988FilmCharge!! Men's Private Schoolas Priest (voice)1988FilmDragon Ball: Mystical Adventureas Shenlong (voice) / Tournament Announcer (voice)1988FilmFist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die!as Raoh (voice)1988FilmThe Legend of Watt Poeas Village Chief (voice)1988FilmFist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of Justiceas Raoh (voice)1988TVTatakae!! Ramenmanas 屠殺鬼玉王1987FilmTouch 3: Don't Pass Me Byas Eiichiro Kashiwaba (voice)1986FilmDragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubiesas Shenlong (voice)1986FilmOutlandersas Geobaldi (voice)1986FilmGo Go Toraemon1986FilmFist of the North Staras Raoh (voice)1986TVDragon Ballas Shenlong (voice)1985FilmBavi Stock I: Fated to Be A Target1985TVDream Hunter Remas Junichirō Sakaki (voice)1985TVFight!! Iczer-Oneas Fuji 2 Captain (voice)1985FilmDr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolisas Senbei Norimaki (voice)1985TVPro Golfer Saruas ミスターX1985FilmNoraas Dr. Zakariasen (voice)1984FilmDr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castleas Senbei Norimaki (voice)1984TVTwin Hawksas 花園明美1984TVFist of the North Staras Raoh1984FilmNinja Hattori-kun + Perman: ESP Wars1984FilmKenya Boyas Gure (voice)1983FilmDoctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: Uchuu yori Ai wo Kometeas カポー (voice)1983FilmDr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The Worldas Senbei1983FilmHarmagedonas Salamander (voice)1982FilmTechno Police 21Cas Goro Narumi1982FilmDr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventureas Senbei Norimaki (voice)1982TVDon Draculaas Don Dracula (voice)1981FilmDr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Islandas Senbei Norimaki (voice)1981FilmSea Prince and the Fire Childas Glaucos (voice)1981FilmTomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie1981TVDr. Slumpas Senbei Norimaki (voice)1981FilmDoraemon: The Record of Nobita, Spaceblazeras Boganto (voice)1980FilmThere Goes Our Hero: After the Ball Gameas Rikuo Nemoto1980TVThe New Adventures of Gigantoras Space Demon King (voice)1980FilmFumoonas Acetylene Lamp (voice)1980FilmThe Tomb of Draculaas Dracula (voice)1980FilmThere Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant Raceas Rikuo Nemoto1980TVZukkoke Knight: Don De La Mancha (ずっこけナイト ドンデラマンチャ)as Don Quijote1979FilmThere Goes Our Heroas ネモト監督1979FilmUndersea Super Train: Marine Expressas Acetylene Lamp (voice)1979FilmYoung Eleven1978TVFighting General Daimosas Barandoku1977TVVoltes Vas General Do Bergan1977FilmCase of the Disjointed Murderas Akira Utsumi1976TVMagnet Robot Gakeenas Mamoru Kazuki (voice)1975TVTekkaman: The Space Knightas Dr. Richardson1975TVShonen Tokugawa Ieyasuas ナレーション1975TVAdventure of Gambaas ヨイショ1973TVCasshanas Briking (voice)1973TVZero Testeras 武者ガロス1971FilmAli Baba and the Forty Thievesas Dora (voice)1969TVJudo Boyas Narrator (voice)1969FilmThe Wonderful World of Puss 'n Bootsas Daniel (voice)1968TVCackling Kitarouas La Seine (voice)1967TVSpeed Raceras Inspector Rokugô1967TVGolden Batas Mazo (voice)1967FilmCyborg 009 and the Monster Warsas Pyunma / Cyborg 008 (voice)1966TVSally the Witch1966FilmCyborg 009as Pyunma / Cyborg 008 (voice)1965TVSpace Aceas Ibo (voice)1965TVSpace Patrol Hopperas アイアン1963TVWolf Boy Kenas One-Eyed Jack (voice)1963FilmSweet Trapas Tajima—FilmFight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong.as Narrator