Hiroshi Ōtake (Japanese: 大竹 宏, Hepburn: Ōtake Hiroshi, March 14, 1932 – August 1, 2022)[1] was a Japanese actor and voice actor, represented by 81 Produce. He was best known for his roles as Nyarome in Mōretsu Atarō, Daisho in Himitsu no Akko-chan, Boss in Mazinger Z, Pāman 2 (Booby) in Pāman, King Nikochan in Dr. Slump, and Buta Gorilla in Kiteretsu Daihyakka. Ōtake died at the age of 90 on August 1, 2022, due to acute heart failure.[1]
Hiroshi Ōtake | |
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大竹 宏 | |
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| Born | March 14, 1932 |
| Died | August 1, 2022 (aged 90) |
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| Years active | 1956–2022 |
| Agent | 81 Produce |
| Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
Voice roles edit
Cinematic animation edit
- Akira (Nezu)
- Jack and the Witch (Fox)
- Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (Oompa)
- Neo Tokyo (444–1)
- Robin Hood (Otto)
- Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade (Mayor)
Television animation edit
- Kaibutsu-kun (Dracula)
- Kaibutsu-kun (TV) 2 (Bem)
- Kinnikuman (Nakano-san [eps. 50–58])
- Kiteretsu Daihyakka (Buta Gorilla, Ben)
- The Kabocha Wine (Monta Akai)
- Space Pirate Captain Harlock (Yattaran)
- Cyborg 009 (Albert Heinrich/004)
- Tatakae!! Ramenman (Janku)
- Doraemon (NTV anime) (Unknown role)
- Dokaben (Daigorō Unryū)
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan (King Nikochan, Tsuruten Tsun)
- Dragon Ball (Carrot Master, Suke-san)
- Dragon Quest (Zanack)
- Police Academy: The Animated Series (Thomas 'House' Conklin)
- Pāman (Pāman 2 (Booby))
- Majokko Megu-chan (Papa Kanzaki, Crow, Boss)
- Bikkuriman (Black Zeus)
- Pani Poni Dash (Jijii)
- Himitsu no Akko-chan (original 1969 series) (Daisho)
- Hunter × Hunter (2011) (Zeno Zoldyck)
- Pokémon (Satoshi's Okorizaru, Hippie, Dr. Midorikawa)
- Mazinger Z (Boss)
- Maison Ikkoku (Saotome)
- Mōretsu Atarō (Nyarome)
- Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey (Spirit of the Water)
- Yume Senshi Wingman (Doctor Anbaransu)
- Wakusei Robo Danguard A (Banta)
- Wansa-kun (Herahera)
- Majokko Tickle (Tontaro)
- Death Note (Roger Ruvie)
- Hustle Punch (Black)
Tokusatsu edit
- Robot Detective (Hikooman (ep. 7), Reitooman (ep. 18))
- Akumaizer 3 (Frangen (ep. 27))
- Chōriki Sentai Ohranger (Bara Clothes (ep. 23))
- Gekisō Sentai Carranger (President Gynamo)
- Gekisō Sentai Carranger vs. Ohranger (President Gynamo)
- Seijū Sentai Gingaman (Sutoijii (ep. 10))
Video games edit
- Asura's Wrath (The Golden Spider)
- Crash Bandicoot Gatchanko World (Ebeneezer Von Clutch) (Japanese dub)
Dubbing roles edit
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2008 NTV edition) (Grandpa George (David Morris))[2]
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980 Movie theater edition) (Major Bren Derlin (John Ratzenberger))
Awards edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2015 | Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2015 | Merit Award | Won[3] |
| 2015 | 9th Seiyu Awards | Merit Award | Won[4] |
References edit
- ^ a b 声優・大竹宏さん死去 90歳 『サイボーグ009』004、『パーマン』パーマン2号、『キテレツ大百科』ブタゴリラなど. Oricon News (in Japanese). August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "チャーリーとチョコレート工場". Nippon Television. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ "Lupin III's Monkey Punch, More Win TAAF's Meritorious Service Award". Anime News Network. February 12, 2015. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Some of the 9th Annual Seiyū Award Winners Announced". Anime News Network. February 17, 2015. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
External links edit
- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Hiroshi Ōtake at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Hiroshi Ōtake at IMDb
- Hiroshi Ōtake at the Japanese Movie Database (in Japanese)
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