Behind the anime

Genzo Wakayama

Voice actor

Genzō Wakayama was a Japanese actor, voice actor and DJ.

Occupation: Voice Actor
Born: September 27, 1932
Died: 2021
Hometown: Oodomari, Karafuto Prefecture, Empire of Japan
Years active: 1960–2021
Gender: Male
Education: Hokkaido Sapporo Minami High School
Awards: 1
Credits: 4

Who is Genzo Wakayama?

Genzo Wakayama has four listed credits as a voice actor. Genzo is from Oodomari, Karafuto Prefecture, Empire of Japan. Born September 27, 1932. Years active: 1960–2021.

Roles and credits

In the voice booth, Genzo has played leads such as John Silver (Treasure Island).

FAQ

What has Genzo Wakayama worked on?

Our catalog lists four credits, including Shin Takarajima and Treasure Island.

Which characters has Genzo Wakayama voiced?

Listed roles include John Silver and Senchou.

Where is Genzo Wakayama from?

Their hometown is listed as Oodomari, Karafuto Prefecture, Empire of Japan.

The person behind the work

Biography

Genzō Wakayama (若山弦蔵, Wakayama Genzō; September 27, 1932 — May 18, 2021) was a Japanese actor, voice actor and DJ. He moved to Sapporo, Hokkaido as a youth and graduated from Sapporo South High School. Due to his low bass voice, Wakayama often voiced villainous or calm characters. He is the official Japanese dub-over artist of actors Sean Connery, Gene Barry, Raymond Burr, Hugh O'Brian and John Bromfield.

Also, He was the first dub-over artist of Lee Marvin in his early days. As a disc jockey, Wakayama hosted a program on TBS Radio from 1973 to 1995 that ran for 5,700 installments. Wakayama also narrated over 800 episodes of the television jidaigeki The Unfettered Shogun from 1978 to 2003. He died due to heart failure on May 18, 2021. A private service was held by his family.