8.4
TV
Acting
Kenji Utsumi
- Born
- Died
- (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
- Credits
- 149 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.4
TV
8.3
TV
Dragon Ball
8.7
TV
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
8.7
TV
Hunter x Hunter
6.5
Movie
Slayers Return
8.5
TV
Cowboy Bebop
6.9
Movie
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
8.7
TV
Fighting Spirit
8.2
TV
Fullmetal Alchemist
8.5
TV
Berserk
6.9
Movie
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
6.5
Movie
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
6.6
Movie
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
7.3
Movie
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa
7.0
Movie
One Piece: The Movie
7.4
Movie
Dragon Ball: The Path to Power
6.9
Movie
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
7.9
TV
Paranoia Agent
Acting credits 149
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong. Film | Narrator |
| 2013 | Silver Spoon TV | Mr. Todoroki (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Film | Shenlong (voice) |
| 2012 | The Life of Budori Gusuko Film | Silk Factory Owner (voice) |
| 2011 | Hunter x Hunter TV | Captain (voice) (2 ep) |
| 2011 | Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie - The Flying Ghost Ship Film | Los Dark (Voice) |
| 2011 | Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos Film | Alex Louis Armstrong (voice) |
| 2010 | 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 Film | |
| 2010 | Wonderful World Film | |
| 2010 | The Legend of Koizumi Film | Chairman Mao (voice) |
| 2009 | Yona Yona Penguin Film | Old Man (voice) |
| 2009 | Kämpfer TV | Burnt Alive Lion (voice) (12 ep) |
| 2009 | Needless TV | Guido (voice) (24 ep) |
| 2009 | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood TV | Louis Armstrong (voice) (25 ep) |
| 2009 | Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! TV | Hades, Emperor of Darkness (26 ep) |
| 2009 | はじめましてトーマスシリーズ いつもなかよしふたごのきかんしゃ Film | Gōdon (voice) |
| 2008 | Casshern Sins TV | Braiking Boss (voice) (9 ep) |
| 2007 | Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald Film | Alex |
| 2007 | Genius Party Film | Sai (Shanghai Dragon segment) (voice) |
| 2006 | Kemonozume TV | Kyūtarō Ōba (voice) (13 ep) |
| 2006 | Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur Film | Dorumanstein (voice) |
| 2005 | Metal Gear Solid 3: Existence Film | Volgin (voice) |
| 2005 | Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black Film | Inspector Tomobiki (voice) |
| 2005 | Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa Film | Alex Louis Armstrong (voice) |
| 2005 | Basilisk TV | Mino Nenki (voice) (24 ep) |
| 2005 | Gallery Fake TV | Carlos (37 ep) |
| 2004 | Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Storm Called: The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening Sun Film | Vin (voice) |
| 2004 | Pa-Pa-Pa the Movie: Perman: Tako de Pon! Ashi wa Pon! Film | |
| 2004 | Paranoia Agent TV | Akio Kawazu (voice) (13 ep) |
| 2003 | Fullmetal Alchemist TV | Alex Louis Armstrong (voice) (51 ep) |
| 2003 | Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura Film | Genji Kamogawa (voice) |
| 2003 | Fighting Spirit: Champion Road Film | Genji Kamogawa (voice) |
| 2003 | FireStorm TV | (26 ep) |
| 2003 | Pa-Pa-Pa the Movie: Perman Film | |
| 2002 | Petite Princess Yucie TV | Demon King (26 ep) |
| 2002 | Ai Yori Aoshi TV | Aoi's Father (voice) (36 ep) |
| 2002 | RahXephon TV | Shirow Watari (voice) (26 ep) |
| 2001 | Cyborg 009 TV | Black Ghost (voice) (48 ep) |
| 2001 | Vampiyan Kids TV | Papa (pilot) (25 ep) |
| 2000 | Fighting Spirit TV | Genji Kamogawa (voice) (101 ep) |
| 2000 | One Piece: The Movie Film | El Drago (voice) |
| 1999 | Angel Links TV | Duuz Delax Rex (voice) (13 ep) |
| 1999 | Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe Film | Angolmois (voice) |
| 1999 | Vampiyan Kids Film | Papa (voice) |
| 1998 | Hunter × Hunter Pilot Film | Captain (voice) |
| 1998 | Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target Film | Eimei Shishido (voice) |
| 1998 | Cowboy Bebop TV | Appledelhi Siniz Hesap Lütfen (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Berserk TV | Zodd (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins Film | Gordeau (voice) |
| 1997 | Hermes - Winds of Love Film | King Minos (voice) |
| 1996 | Slayers Return Film | Galev (voice) |
| 1996 | Hell Teacher Nube Film | Evil Spirit (voice) |
| 1996 | Dragon Ball: The Path to Power Film | Commander Red/Shenlong (voice) |
| 1996 | Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express Film | Heavenly King (voice) |
| 1995 | Macross Plus: The Movie Film | Col. Millard Johnson (voice) |
| 1995 | Street Fighter II: V TV | M. Bison (29 ep) |
| 1994 | Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture Film | Jamin (voice) |
| 1994 | Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation Film | Senbei Norimaki (voice) |
| 1994 | Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... Film | Senbei Norimaki (voice) |
| 1994 | Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha TV | (1 ep) |