Ohira Toru
- Name: Ohira Toru
- Native name: 大平透
- Also Known as: Ōhira Tōru
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: September 29, 1929
- Died: April 12, 2016
After graduating from Tokyo Metropolitan University Jonan Senior High School (in which he was also the supervisor of the school's volleyball team), he went on to graduate from the Meiji University Department of Political Science and Economics. In 1954, he joined the Nippon Broadcasting System, in which he became an announcer and producer. In 1955, with the opening of the Tokyo Broadcasting System, he enlisted in its theatrical company. He left the company in 1958 to become a voice artist.
His breakthrough performance was the dubbing voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars series. He reprised this role for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and a crossover appearance in Soulcalibur IV- notable because the game was originally in Japanese, meaning that Ohira was Vader's "original" voice in the game, unlike with the films. In addition, he was usually cast in either astringent villain roles or gag characters, such as Pete in Disney cartoons.
He was also a close friend of Ohashi Kyosen, and the mentor of Yasutomi Shiro.
On April 12, 2016, Ohira died from pneumonia at the age of 86. As his last will, he requested Genda Tessho to replace him as the voice of Fukuzo Moguro.
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Narrator
Title | Rating |
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Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuranger | 7.2 |
Kidou Keiji Jiban | 7.7 |
Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya | 8.0 |
Jikuu Senshi Spielban | 7.8 |
Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion | 7.7 |
Uchuu Keiji Shaider | 7.2 |
Kagaku Sentai Dynaman | 7.3 |
Dai Sentai Goggle-V | 7.1 |
Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan | 7.2 |
Denshi Sentai Denziman | 7.2 |
Battle Fever J | 7.1 |
Spider-Man | 7.3 |
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai | 6.8 |
Himitsu Sentai Goranger | 7.3 |
Drama
Title | Rating |
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Psychometrer Eiji
Japanese Drama, 1997, 10 eps
Yamaguchi (Ep. 9-10)
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
Chouriki Sentai Ohranger
Japanese Drama, 1995, 48 eps
Bacchus Rage
(Voice Actor)
|
7.1
|
Spectreman
Japanese Drama, 1971, 63 eps
Chief Kurata
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Shonen Tanteidan
Japanese Drama, 1960, 152 eps
"The Fiend with Twenty Faces"
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Mammoth Tower
Japanese Special, 1958, 1 eps
[TV station staff]
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
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