A prominent Japanese actor and voice actor, he was born in 1952 in Kōtō, Tokyo. Renowned for his deep voice, he lent his talents to numerous anime, video games, and tokusatsu series. His notable roles include characters in "Dragon Ball," "One Piece," and "Tekken." He was affiliated with the talent agency Aoni Production. His career spanned over three decades, making significant contributions to the industry until his passing in 2010.