Shôzô Îzuka, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on May 23, 1933, in the city of Iwaki, which is situated in the Fukushima prefecture of Japan. His remarkable acting career spanned numerous decades, during which he appeared in a plethora of films and television shows. Some of his most notable roles include Millennium Actress, a critically acclaimed animated film released in the year 2001, Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie, a science fiction film that premiered in 2012, and Fist of the North Star, a classic martial arts film that was first released in 1984. Unfortunately, Shôzô Îzuka's life came to a close on February 15, 2023, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of Japanese entertainment.
Personal Details
Height5' 4"
BornMay 23, 1933 Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan
Biography
Career
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2020

Shironeko Project: Zero Chronicle as Bal (voice)
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2017
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2016

Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV as Iedolas Aldercapt (voice)
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Kamen Rider Ichigou as Alexander Eyecon
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2014

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as Di (voice)
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2013

Warukyûre romantse as James Asmussen (voice)
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2012

K as Daikaku Kokujouji (voice)
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2009

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva as Curtis O'Donnell (voice)
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2008

Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel as Peter Stillman (voice)
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Stitch! as Jumba Jookiba
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Stitch! as Jumba Jookiba
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2007

Gegege no Kitarô as Akashita
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2004

Môsô dairinin as Keiichi Ikari (voice)
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2003

Tokyo Godfathers as Oota (voice)
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2002

Millennium Actress as Genya Tachibana (voice)
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1998
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1996

Doragon bôru: Saikyô e no michi as Android 8 (voice)
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1995

Memories as Ivanov (voice)
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1994

Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie as Thunderhawk (voice)
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1993

Dragon Ball Z as Nappa
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1992

Tekkaman Blade as Honda
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Future GPX Cyber Formula as Tetsuichirou Kurumada
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1991

Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug as Kakuja (voice)
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1990

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku as Nappa (voice)
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1989

Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie as Ongyo no Kiheiji
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Dragon Ball Z as Nappa
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1988

Kamen Rider as Bosgun (voice)
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1987

Dragon Ball: Sleeping Beauty in Devil Castle as Shitsuji (voice)
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1986

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies as Panji no chichi (voice)
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1984

Sherlock Hound as Inspector Lestrade (voice)
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1981

Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow as Ryû Jose (voice)
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Mobile Suit Gundam I as Ryû Jose (voice)
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1979

Mobile Suit Gundam as Ryu Jose (voice)
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1978

Lupin the 3rd: The Mystery of Mamo as Flinch (voice)
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Message from Space as Big Sam (voice)
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1977

Nobody's Boy Remi as Dorisukoru (voice)
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1970

Tomorrow's Joe as Guerilla / Ozaki Tiger