Keaton Yamada (キートン山田, Kiiton Yamada, born Shunji Yamada (山田俊司, Yamada Shunji), October 25, 1945) is a Japanese former actor, voice actor and narrator from Mikasa, Hokkaidō. He switched from going by his real name, Shunji Yamada, to going by Keaton Yamada in the 1980s. He is currently represented by Remax.
Keaton Yamada | |
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キートン 山田 | |
| Born | Shunji Yamada October 25, 1945 |
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| Years active | 1970–2021 |
| Agent | Remax |
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
On December 5, 2020, it was announced Yamada will step down as the narrator for Chibi Maruko-Chan in 2021.[1] On December 7, 2020, he retired from voice acting in March 2021.[2]
Filmography
editTelevision animation
edit- Ganbare!! Robokon (1974) (Roboton)
- Getter Robo (1974) (Hayato Jin, Narrator)
- Chou Genji Robo Combattler V (1975) (Juuzou Naniwa)
- Ikkyū-san (1975) (Ashikaga Yoshimitsu)
- Wakusei Robo Danguard A (1977) (Tony Harken)
- Galaxy Express 999 (1978) (C62-50 Locomotive)
- Cyborg 009 (1979) (Albert Heinrich/004)
- Attacker You! (1983) (Announcer)
- Giant Gorg (1984) (Dr. Wave)
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985) (Jamaican Daninghan)
- Saint Seiya (1986) (Limnades Kasa)
- Sakigake!! Otokojuku (1988) (Baron Dino)
- Dragon Quest (1989) (Yanack)
- Chibi Maruko-chan (1990-2021) (Narrator)[3]
- Bonobono (1995) (Fennec Kitsune-kun's father)
- Digimon Adventure (1999) (Bakemon)
OVA
edit- Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1993) (Alex Caselnes)
- Birdy the Mighty (1996) (Kouichirou)
- Master Keaton (1998) (Narrator)
Animated films
edit- Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! (1986) (Hammer Bros.)
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars (2005) (Jamaican Daninghan)
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers (2005) (Jamaican Daninghan)
Dubbing roles
edit- Galaxy of Terror (1989 TBS edition) (Ranger (Robert Englund))
- Runaway Bride (Fisher (Héctor Elizondo))[4]
References
edit- ^ "Keaton Yamada Steps Down as Chibi Maruko-chan Anime's Narrator in March 2021 (Updated)". 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Narrator/Voice Actor Keaton Yamada to Retire in March 2021". 24 May 2023.
- ^ "キートン山田「ちびまる子ちゃん」卒業 「後半へ続く」で締める". Daily Sports. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "プリティ・ブライド［吹］". Star Channel. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
External links
edit- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Keaton Yamada at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Keaton Yamada at IMDb
- Keaton Yamada at the Japanese Movie Database (in Japanese)
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