Personal Info
Birth date
1929-11-17 (95 Years)
Day of death
2013-03-05
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
Also known as
Goro Naya
Gorou Naya
Gorô Naya
Naya Gorou
Gorō Naya
Biography
Gorō Naya (納谷悟朗) was a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator, and theater director. He is most famous for voicing Inspector Kōichi Zenigata in the "Lupin III" anime series, and for his Japanese voice-overs of roles played by Clark Gable, Charlton Heston, and John Wayne. He died in 2013 due to chronic respiratory failure.
Filmography
Kamen Rider
6.4
Overview:
Takeshi Hongo is a promising young man with a passion for motorcycle racing. However, his dreams are suddenly ruined when he gets kidnapped by Shocker, the evil secret organization planning to dominate the world. After being remodeled into a cyborg, Takeshi escapes and swears to protect the world from the inhuman monsters.One Piece
8.723
Overview:
Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates. Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way. Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!Monster
8.5
Overview:
Kenzou Tenma, a Japanese brain surgeon in Germany, finds his life in utter turmoil after getting involved with a psychopath that was once a former patient.Lupin the 3rd
8.06
Overview:
Follow the exciting adventures of Arsene Lupin III, the grandson of the world's greatest thief, Arsene Lupin. Together with Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa and his love interest Fujiko Mine, he carries out the greatest robberies of all time, all the while evading the control of Inspector Koichi Zenigata.The Mysterious Cities of Gold
7.8
Overview:
The adventures of a young Spanish boy named Esteban who joins a voyage to the New World in search of the lost Cities of Gold and his father.Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
7.949
Overview:
After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.Space Battleship Yamato
8
Overview:
Space Battleship Yamato is a Japanese science fiction anime series featuring an eponymous spacecraft. It is also known to English-speaking audiences as Space Cruiser Yamato; an English-dubbed and heavily edited version of the series was broadcast on North American and Australian television as Star Blazers. The first two seasons of this version were broadcast in Greece in 1981-82 as Διαστημόπλοιο Αργώ. An Italian-language version was also broadcast under the name Star Blazers in Italy, and a Portuguese-language version was successfully shown in Brazil under the title Patrulha Estelar and Viaje a la Ultima Galaxia or Astronave Intrepido in Spain and Latin America. It is a seminal series in the history of anime, marking a turn towards more complex serious works and influencing works such as Mobile Suit Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion; Hideaki Anno has ranked Yamato his favorite anime and credited it with sparking his interest in anime. Yamato was the first anime series or movie to win the Seiun Award, a feat not repeated until the 1985 Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.Kimba the White Lion
6.2
Overview:
The adventures of Leo, a young lion cub who becomes king of the jungle when his father, the previous king of the jungle is killed by a human hunter.Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro
7.512
Overview:
After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in distress' he finds imprisoned there.Golden Boy
8.2
Overview:
Kintaro Oe is a 25-year-old boy who left Tokyo University and now lives a simple life, traveling by bicycle to learn everything he can about the world.Master Keaton
7.2
Overview:
The amazing Taichi Keaton works on cases around the globe that always lead to adventure! He combines his arsenal of multidisciplinary expertise in investigation, archeology, and survival with his experience as a professor, a Falklands Conflict veteran and a SAS agent to unravel the often dangerous challenges in each riveting episode.Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
6.8
Overview:
The great King Gurumes is searching for the Dragon Balls in order to put a stop to his endless hunger. A young girl named Pansy who lives in the nearby village has had enough of the treachery and decides to seek Muten Rōshi for assistance. Can our heroes save the village and put a stop to the Gurumes Army?Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
6.8
Overview:
A compilation of two episodes from the second Lupin III television series that was released on video from Streamline Pictures.Future War 198X
5.8
Overview:
An American scientist constructs a laser satellite with hopes of preventing any nuclear conflicts from occurring. However, after a fatal error from both the US and the USSR governments, war breaks out and humanity faces a new bloodshed.Invasion of Astro-Monster
6.775
Overview:
Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.Ultraman Ace
7.818
Overview:
Yapool, an ancient interdimensional race of beings tries to conquer the Planet Earth with his army of monsters, called Terrible-Monsters. The newest member of the Ultra Brothers, Ultraman Ace, arrives on Earth to aid humanity in the battle against Yapool. Touched by the sacrifices of Seiji Hokuto and Yuko Minami, he revives them and grants them the Ultra Rings, which allows them to transform into Ultraman Ace in times of need.Godzilla vs. Megalon
6.2
Overview:
Inventor Goro Ibuki creates a humanoid robot named Jet Jaguar. It is soon seized by an undersea race of people called the Seatopians. Using Jet Jaguar as a guide, the Seatopians send Megalon as vengeance for the nuclear tests that have devastated their society.Casshan
6.8
Overview:
Dr. Azuma creates robots to benefit mankind, but they unexpectedly rebel and begin to destroy everything in their paths. To deal with the catastrophe, Dr. Azuma's son volunteers to become a human robot, even though he knows he will never be able to return to human form again. He confronts this grave situation to ensure a bright future for all humans.Frankenstein Conquers the World
6.7
Overview:
During WWII, Germans obtain the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster and transport it to Japan to prevent it being seized by the Allies. Kept in a Hiroshima laboratory, it is seeming lost when the United States destroys the city with the atomic bomb. Years later a wild boy is discovered wandering the streets of the city alone, born of the immortal heart.Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini
6.4
Overview:
As Lupin's mentor Don Dolune lies on his deathbed, he hands the master thief a gift, the diamond named Twilight. Though it's only half the treasure — the other half of the Twilight can be found in Morocco. Lupin must contend with his on-again-off-again-partner Fujiko, his feelings for the mysterious Lara, and the relentless whip-wielding maniac Sadachiyo in order to bring Twilight back to its full glory.Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary
6.6
Overview:
The secret of the Lupin family treasure is out: its location is written inside a dictionary once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte himself! When the dictionary turns up as the prize for a historic motor car race, the notorious Lupin the Third and his criminal cadre race the world's superpowers to win - or steal - the Dictionary and unearth his grandfather's legacy of riches!Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger
6.7
Overview:
After Inspector Zenigata is reassigned from the Lupin case and grows despondent, master thief Lupin the Third decides to help him get his old job back, teaming up with the old man to destroy the international weapon smugglers Shot Shell. Together with Lupin's long-time partners in crime, they steal a nuclear Russian submarine and enlist the help of a nuclear physicist named Karen, who keeps suspiciously eyeing Lupin's partner Jigen. If that weren't enough, Zenigata's Interpol successor is an assassin who aims to pick off the Lupin gang one by one.Night on the Galactic Railroad
7.165
Overview:
Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.The Big O
7.1
Overview:
Forty years ago, the minds of Paradigm City's inhabitants were wiped clean of all recollections of the past. Now, ruled by a powerful corporation and cut off from the rest of the world by desolate wastelands, Paradigm has become a virtual police state where Negotiators like Roger Smith keep the wheels of progress, commerce, and society turning.Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
6.6
Overview:
Fujiko and Lupin are kidnapped by Malkovich, a notorious criminal escaped from Alcatraz who forces Lupin to steal the "Bull's Eye," a precious stone.Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal
6.138
Overview:
Lupin steals an extraordinary gem from a Mediterranean party, only to be interrupted by Pycal, the trickster "magician" who had apparently died fighting Lupin early in his career. Pycal, now armed with real magical abilities, is determined to take revenge.Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
8.1
Overview:
Reinhard von Müsel and Yang Wen-li return to their respective homes, one victorious and the other defeated. While Reinhard earns the new name Lohengramm, while Yang and his friends celebrate some welcome news.Mazinkaiser
6.4
Overview:
Dr. Hell has resurrected an ancient army of mechanical monsters to conquer the world, but first he has to destroy the photon power lab and the one thing standing in his way: Mazinger! But it's going to take more than defeating Mazinger for Dr. Hell and his evil henchman Baron Ashura to clear their way for world domination, because there's a new kid in town, and he packs quite the atomic punch! Can Young Koji Kabuto, as the runner behidn the amazin Mazinkaiser, deal out the thunder faster than Dr. Hell's army can take it?Acting
2012Lupin the Third: Lupin Family Lineup as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2011OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders as Great Leader of Shocker (voice)
2010One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 as Crocus (voice)
2010Lupin the Third: The Last Job as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2009Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2008Lupin the Third: Sweet Lost Night as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2008Lupin the Third: Green vs Red as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2007Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2006Lupin the Third: Seven Days Rhapsody as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2005Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2004Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2004Casshern as Narrator
2004Monster (1 Episode) as Blind Old Man (voice)
2003Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost as Wirepuller of Smart Brain
2003Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2002Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2002Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2001Slayers Premium as Shugoshin / Guardian Deity (voice)
2001Mazinkaiser (8 Episodes) as Juzo Kabuto (voice)
2001Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2000Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1999One Piece (1 Episode) as Crocus (voice)
1999The Big O (26 Episodes) as Gordon Rosewater (voice)
1999Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacre as Shuuichirou Aizawa (voice)
1999Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1998Master Keaton (1 Episode) as Unknown
1998Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1998Ninja Resurrection (2 Episodes) as Mori Soiken (voice)
1997Noiseman Sound Insect as Prof. Franken (voice)
1997Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1996Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1996Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1995Golden Boy (6 Episodes) as Narrator (voice)
1995Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1995Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1995Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1994Ghost Sweeper Mikami as Nobunaga Oda (voice)
1994Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1993Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War as Merkatz
1993Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1992Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1991Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1990White Wolf as Schott (voice)
1990Goddamn as Joumu Utsugi
1990Heavy as Alex Gordon (voice)
1990Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1990Dirty Pair: Flight 005 Conspiracy as Dick (voice)
1989Locke the Superman: Lord Leon as Great Jorg
1989Ultraman Ace: Giant Ant Terrible-Monster vs. The Ultra Brothers as Ultraman Ace (voice)
1989Scarlet Demon as Unknown
1989Blue Blink (39 Episodes) as Shiki Haruhiko (voice)
1989Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1989Venus Wars as Gary
1988Six God Combination GodMars - Seventeen Year Old Legend as Emperor Zool
1988Spirit Warrior (3 Episodes) as Jikuu (voice)
1987The Tale of Genji as Bishop (voice)
1987Space Fantasia 2001 Nights as Adam Jr.
1986Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies as Bongo (voice)
1985Odin: Starlight Mutiny as Shonosuke Kuramoto / Narrator
1985Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1985Night on the Galactic Railroad as Campanella's Father (voice)
1984Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind as Yupa (voice)
1984A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble! as The Generalissimo of Badan (voice)
1983Golgo 13: The Professional as Leonard Dawson
1983Final Yamato as Juzo Okita
1983Crusher Joe as Kowalsky (voice)
1982Future War 198X as DF Commander Tono (voice)
1982The Mysterious Cities of Gold (26 Episodes) as Commander Gomez (voice)
1982White Fang Story as Weedon Scott (voice)
1980Eleven Cats as Unknown
1980Botchan as Yamaarashi (voice)
1980There Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant Race as Masaichi Kaneda
1980The Revolt as Announcer
1979Kamen Rider (Skyrider) (54 Episodes) as The Great Leader (voice)
1979Baseball Mad Poem - Northern Wolf, South Tiger as Unknown
1979Aim for the Ace! The Movie as Chairman Ryûzaki (voice)
1979Galaxy Express 999: The Movie as Doctor Ban (voice)
1979Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1979Animated Travels: Marco Polo's Adventures (43 Episodes) as Unknown
1979Ganbare! Bokura no Hit and Run as 秋山先生
1979Attack, Jun (71 Episodes) as Narrator (voice)
1978Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1978Daikengo the Guardian of Space (26 Episodes) as Narration
1978Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato as Juzo Okita
1978Star Wolf (24 Episodes) as Narrator (voice)
1977Song of Baseball Enthusiasts (25 Episodes) as 岩田鉄五郎
1977Run Fast! Ruben Kaiser (17 Episodes) as 嵐銀次郎
1977Space Battleship Yamato as Okita Juzo / Aruga Kosaku (voice)
1977Jetter Mars (27 Episodes) as 山之上博士
1976Super-God Bibyun (36 Episodes) as Gulver( voice)
1976Ninja Captor (43 Episodes) as Unknown
1975Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie as The Great Boss (voice)
1975Kamen Rider Stronger (39 Episodes) as Great Leader (voice)
1975Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie as Narrator (voice)
1974Kamen Rider Amazon (24 Episodes) as Narration (voice)
1974Space Battleship Yamato (77 Episodes) as Juzo Okita
1974Prophecies of Nostradamus as TV newscaster
1973Casshan (35 Episodes) as Narrator (voice)
1973Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants as Destron Chief (voice)
1973Godzilla vs. Megalon as Emperor Atonio of Seatopia (voice)
1972Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell as The Great Boss (voice)
1972Ultraman Ace (52 Episodes) as Ultraman Ace (voice)
1971Ryu the Primitive Boy (22 Episodes) as Kiba (voice)
1971Lupin the 3rd (0, 228 Episode) as Koichi Zenigata, Inspector Kōichi Zenigata (voice)
1971Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves as Goro (voice)
1971Decision (25 Episodes) as (voice)
1971Kamen Rider (24, 52, 98, 3, 25, 1, 13 Episode) as Narrator, Great Leader of Destron (voice), Great Leader of Shocker (voice), Emperor Crisis (voice), Great Leader of Black Satan (voice), Great Leader of Delza Army / Rock Great Leader (voice), Great Leader of Neo-Shocker (voice)
1970Norakuro (26 Episodes) as モール中隊長
197030,000 Miles Under the Sea as King Magma VII (voice)
1969Bullet Wound as Unknown
1969Flying Phantom Ship as Captain (voice)
1969Dororo and Hyakkimaru (26 Episodes) as Kagemitsu Daigo / Tanosuke (voice)
1969Lupin the Third: Pilot Film as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
1968Sasuke (29 Episodes) as Unknown
1967Princess Knight (52 Episodes) as Lord Nylon (voice)
1966Marine Boy (78 Episodes) as Dr. Mariner
1966Leo the Lion (26 Episodes) as Unknown
1966Yuusei Kamen (39 Episodes) as ー ー (voice)
1965Invasion of Astro-Monster as Astronaut F. Glenn (voice)
1965Kimba the White Lion (78 Episodes) as Clave (voice)
1965Frankenstein Conquers the World as Dr. Bowen (voice)
1965宇宙少年ソラン (96 Episodes) as 立花博士