Junpei Takiguchi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Junpei Takiguchi
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Kōhei Takiguchi
April 17, 1931 Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
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| Died | August 29, 2011 (aged 80) Tokyo, Japan
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| Years active | 1951–2011 |
| Known for | Burari Tochūgesha no Tabi |
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
Kōhei Takiguchi (滝口 幸平, Takiguchi Kōhei, April 17, 1931 – August 29, 2011), known by his stage name Junpei Takiguchi (滝口 順平, Takiguchi Junpei), was a very famous Japanese actor. He was also a talented voice actor and narrator. He was born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Junpei Takiguchi was known for his many voice roles. He brought life to characters in popular shows like Time Bokan (as Perasuke) and Yatterman (as Dokurobei). He also voiced Count Brocken in Mazinger Z and Ranbos in Tekkaman: The Space Knight. Besides acting, he narrated TV shows like Burari Tochūgesha no Tabi.
His Amazing Voice Work
Junpei Takiguchi used his voice to play many different characters. He was a master at changing his voice for each role. This made him a very popular voice actor.
Voice Acting in TV Shows
He voiced characters in many animated TV series. Here are some of his well-known roles:
- Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse (1960) – He was the Narrator.
- Moomin (1969) – He voiced Moran.
- Mazinger Z (1972) – He played Count Brocken.
- Vicky the Viking (1974) – He was the voice of Snorre.
- Tekkaman: The Space Knight (1975) – He voiced Rambos.
- Time Bokan (1975) – He was Perasuke.
- Yatterman (1977) – He voiced Dokurobē.
- Dragon Ball (1986) – He was the voice of Fortuneteller Baba.
- Soreike! Anpanman (1988) – He played Santa Claus.
- Dragon Ball Z (1989) – He voiced Fortuneteller Baba, Grand Elder, and Porunga.
- One Piece (1999) – He was Admiral Nelson.
- Tottoko Hamutarō (2000) – He voiced Maggie's Grandfather.
- Astro Boy (2003) – He played Mr. Darling.
- D.Gray-man (2006) – He was The Millennium Earl.
- Dragon Ball Kai (2009) – He voiced Grand Elder.
Voice Acting in Movies and OVAs
Junpei Takiguchi also lent his voice to many animated movies and OVAs (Original Video Animations).
- Sonic the Hedgehog (1996) – He was the voice of Dr. Robotnik.
- Slayers Gorgeous (1998) – He voiced Gaizno.
- Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World (1976) – He played Monsieur Gourmon.
- The Incredibles – He voiced Ollie Johnston.
- The Road to El Dorado – He was Chief Tannabok.
- The Simpsons Movie – He voiced Abraham "Grandpa" Simpson.
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – He was Happy.
Voice Acting in Video Games
He also voiced characters in popular video games.
- Crash Team Racing (1999) – He was Nitros Oxide.
- Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (2010) – He voiced Happy.
- Dragon Ball Z 3 – He was Grand Elder and Uranai Baba.
- Dragon Ball Z Infinite World – He voiced Porunga.
Dubbing Roles
Junpei Takiguchi was also a skilled dubbing actor. This means he provided the Japanese voices for characters in foreign movies and TV shows.
Dubbing in Live-Action Films and Shows
- Batman – He was the voice of The Joker (played by Caesar Romero).
- Dr. Strangelove (1971 TV Asahi edition) – He voiced Soviet Ambassador Alexei de Sadeski.
- Fraggle Rock (1985 NHK dub) – He was Uncle Traveling Matt.
- Goldfinger (1978 NTV edition) – He voiced Auric Goldfinger.
- I Love Lucy – He was Frederick 'Fred' Hobart Mertz.
- Mary Poppins (DVD edition) – He voiced Uncle Albert.
- The Muppet Show – He was The Swedish Chef.
- Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones – He voiced Dexter Jettster.
- The Wizard of Oz (DVD edition) – He voiced Professor Marvel, The Doorman, The Cabby, The Guard, and The Wizard of Oz.
Dubbing in Animated Shows
- Alice in Wonderland – He was the Caterpillar.
- Huckleberry Hound – He voiced Huckleberry Hound.
- The Simpsons – He was Grampa Simpson.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (BS2 edition) – He voiced Krang.
His Final Years
Junpei Takiguchi died on August 29, 2011. He was 80 years old. He passed away from stomach cancer.
