was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Fukushima Prefecture. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University.
He is most known for the roles of Hakaider (Android Kikaider), Doctor Neo Cortex (Crash Bandicoot series), Great King Mons Drake Of The Planet (Tensou Sentai Goseiger), 38 out of 50 Vader Monsters (Denshi Sentai Denjiman), Ryu Jose (Mobile Suit Gundam), Heart (Fist of the North Star), Happosai Ueda (Nintama Rantarou), Nappa (Dragon Ball Z) and Sergeant Bosco Albert "B.A." Baracus (Japanese dub of The A-Team). He played major villain roles in the first eight Metal Hero Series.
Death Iizuka died from acute heart failure at the age of 89 on February 15, 2023.
Filmography
Television animation 1965 Astro Boy Gigantor Wolf Boy Ken 1970 Tomorrow's Joe (Tiger Ozaki, Gerira, others) 1975 Brave Raideen (Kyoretsu Gekido) 1977 Voltes V (Jangal) 1978 Daimos (Balbas, Isamu Ryūzaki) 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam (Ryu Jose) 1980 Space Emperor God Sigma (Shiwai Ritsu) 1981 Urusei Yatsura (Daimajin) 1982 Rainbowman (Dongoros) Space Adventure Cobra (Dan Brad) 1983 Fushigi no Kuni no Alice (Humpty Dumpty) 1984 Fist of the North Star (Heart, Fudou of the Mountain) Sherlock Hound (Inspector Lestrade) 1986 Dragon Ball (Android #8) 1987 Metal Armor Dragonar (Chephov, Dorchenov) 1988 Sakigake!! Otokojuku (Raiden) 1989 Dragon Ball Z (Nappa, Android #8) Idol Densetsu Eriko (Kōsuke Tamura) 1990 Brave Exkaiser (Dinogeist) NG Knight Lamune & 40 (Don Harumage) 1991 Future GPX Cyber Formula (Tetsuichirō Kurumada) 1992 Tekkaman Blade (Honda) 1993 Ghost Sweeper Mikami (Santa Claus, Gondawara) Nintama Rantarō (Happosai Ueda) YuYu Hakusho (Enki) 1994 Tekkaman Blade II (Honda) 1995 Street Fighter II V (Dhalsim) 1996 Detective Conan (Tatsuji Kuroiwa) Rurouni Kenshin (Hyottoko) 1997 Kindaichi Case Files (Shūichirō Midō) 1998 Lost Universe (Jill Il) Yu-Gi-Oh! (Toei) (Kujirada, Dark Master Zorc) 1999 Pokémon (Tadokoro) 2002 Monkey Typhoon (Gantz) 2003 Ashita no Nadja (Head pirate) Planetes (Goro Hoshino) 2004 Monster (Tomāshu Zoback) Paranoia Agent (Keiichi Ikari) Pokémon Advanced Generation (Aoba, Genji) Samurai Champloo (Zuikō) 2005 Black Jack (Doctor Asakusa) Gun X Sword (Tony) 2006 Black Jack 21 (Dr. Kuma) Ōban Star-Racers (Kross) Utawarerumono (Genjimaru) Yomigaeru Sora - Rescue Wings (Motomura) 2007 Deltora Quest (Soldeen) Devil May Cry (Pleshio) Shugo Chara! (Gozen) Doraemon (Mokke) 2008 One Outs (Yuuzaburou Mihara) Soul Eater (Alcapone) Stitch! (Dr. Jumba Jookiba) 2009 Bleach (Baraggan Luisenbarn) Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Dominic) Stitch! ~Itazura Alien no Daibōken~ (Jumba) 2010 Stitch! ~Zutto Saikō no Tomodachi~ (Jumba) 2012 K (Daikaku Kokujōji) 2013 Hajime no Ippo: Rising (Kamogawa Genji) 2014 Sword Art Online II (Thrym) 2015 K: Return of Kings (Daikaku Kokujōji) Yo-kai Watch ("Komasan's exploration team" narrator) 2017 Little Witch Academia (Fafnir (ep. 5)) Onihei (Hikojū) Time Bokan 24 (Leonardo da Vinci (ep. 24)) 2018 Puzzle & Dragons X (Teradoragon (ep. 89)) The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments (Demon King (ep. 21)) 2019 Carole & Tuesday (Fire Brothers) 2020 White Cat Project: Zero Chronicle (Bal)
Original video animation (OVA) Future GPX Cyber Formula OVAs (Tetsuichirou Kurumada) Getter Robo Armageddon (Benkei Kurama) Giant Robo (Tetsugyu) Legend of the Galactic Heroes (Hans Dietrich von Seeckt) Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO (Martin Prochnow) Yotoden (OAV) (Ongyo no Kiheiji)
Film animation Memories Iwanofu Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise (Space Force Trainer) Mystery of Mamo (1978) (Flinch) Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986) (Pansy's Dad) Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991) (Kakūja) Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994) (Thunder Hawk) Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996) (Artificial Human #8 (8-chan)) Millennium Actress (2001) (Genya Tachibana) Tokyo Godfathers (2003) (Ota) Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva (2009) (Curtis O'Donnell) Resident Evil: Damnation (2012) (Ivan Judanovich / Ataman) Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon—Peko and the Exploration Party of Five (2014) (Daburanda) Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (2016) (Iedolas Aldercapt)
Video games Bloody Roar Extreme (Ganesha / Golan Draphan) Crash Bandicoot series (Dr. Neo Cortex (Brendan O'Brien, Clancy Brown, Lex Lang)) (Japanese dub) Dragon Ball Z: Budokai series (Nappa) Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series (Nappa) Final Fantasy XV (Iedolas Aldercapt) Genji: Dawn of the Samurai (Fujiwara no Hidehira) Genji: Days of the Blade (Fujiwara no Hidehira) God of War III (Cronos (George Ball)) (Japanese dub) Hokuto no Ken series (Mr. Heart) Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (Dr. Jumba Jookiba) Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal (Pango) Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (Solomon Grundy (Fred Tatasciore)) (Japanese dub) Mega Man 8 (Dr. Thomas Light) Mega Man Battle & Chase (Guts Man, Doctor Light) Mega Man Legends 2 (Bancoscus) Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (Peter Stillman) Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (Ed, Psycho Mantis, Beast unit's voice) Ninja Gaiden 2 (Dagra Dai) Odin Sphere (Brigand, Belial) Policenauts (Ed Brown) Rogue Galaxy (Dorgengoa) Saint of Braves Baan Gaan (Grandark) Shining Force Neo (Graham) Shinobido: Way of the Ninja (Kagetora Akame) Sly 2: Band of Thieves (Jean Bison) (Japanese dub) Street Fighter Alpha 3 (Thunder Hawk) Super Adventure Rockman (Dr. Thomas Light) Tales of Destiny (Grebaum) Tales of Hearts (Zirconia) The Space Sheriff Spirits (Don Horror, Psycho, Khubirai) Utawarerumono (Genjimaru)
Tokusatsu Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975-1977) – Crescent Moon Mask / Wing Mask / Horn Mask / Sword Mask / General Iron Mask Temujin / Fire Mountain Mask General Magman / Great General Golden Mask J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) – Devil Killer / Devil Drill / Devil Mite / Devil Wrestler / Devil Wolf / Devil Mummy / Devil Ball / Aringam General / Captain Ghost / Mantis Tribal Chiefn / Cobra Shinto Priest / Shachira Sweat / Chameleon Ieader / Icarus King Battle Fever J (1979-1980) – Satan Egos Denshi Sentai Denjiman (1980-1981, majority of episodesMusasabilar (1), Shabonlar (2), Chikagerilar (3), Tsutakazular (5), Higekitakolar (6), Umitsular (7), Firumular (8), Denwalar (9), Hambular (10), Taiyajikolar (11), Balar (12), Adobaloolar (13), Samelar (16), Deadbolar (17), Kaigalar (18), Gamalar (19), Hachidokular (20), Taimular (22), Kokelar (23), Hamigakilar (24), Medamalar (25), Rekolar (26), Kilar (27), Nazolar (28), Sabimushilar (29), Chōchinlar (30), Noranekolar (36), Kamakilar (38), Akumalar (39), Pikarilar (40), Jishinlar (41), Ninpolar (42), Onilar (45), Torikagolar (46), Botolar (47), Sakkalar (48), Karakurilar (48 & 49), Angolar (Movie)) – Musasabilar / Shabonlar / Chikagerilar / Tsutakazular / Higekitakolar / Umitsular / Firumular / Denwalar / Hambular / Taiyajikolar / Balar / Adobaloolar / Samelar / Deadbolar / Kaigalar / Gamalar / Hachidokular / Taimular / Kokelar / Hamigakilar / Medamalar / Rekolar / Kilar / Nazolar / Sabimushilar / Chōchinlar / Noranekolar / Kamakilar / Akumalar / Pikarilar / Jishinlar / Ninpolar / Onilar / Torikagolar / Botolar / Sakkalar / Karakurilar / Banriki Monster Denshi Sentai Denjiman The Movie (1980) – Ankolar Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (1981-1982) – President Hell Satan Dengeki Sentai Changeman (1985) – Jeeg / Savoo Gokiraagin, Butarugin, Scarabgin, Goriwashigin (Voice: Yutaka Ohyama), Sasorinamazugin in Chikyu Sentai Fiveman Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger (1992) – Dora Goldhorn Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996) – PP Chiipuri Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (1998) – Morgumorgu Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai (2001) – Rakuushaa GoGo Sentai Boukenger: The Greatest Precious (2006) – Hyde Gene Kamen Rider Black (1987-1988) – Gorgom High Priest Darom / Great Mutant Darom Kamen Rider Black RX (1998-1989) – Naval Commander Bosgun Kamen Rider J (1994) – Earth Spirit / Narrator OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders (2011) – High Priest Darom and King Dark Wirepullers of Smart Brain in Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost (voice of Gorō Naya & Seizō Katō) Space Sheriff Gavan (1982, eps. 1-10) – Don Horror Space Sheriff Sharivan (1983-1984) – Demon King Psycho Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z (2013) – Demon King Psycho Space Sheriff Shaider (1984-1985) – Lord Kublai Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion (1985-1986) – Satan Ghos Jikuu Senshi Spielban (1986-1987) – General Deathzero Choujinki Metalder (1987-1988) – Battle Robot Army General Doranga Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya (1988-1989) – Org Ninja Dokusai Doctor Giba in Kidou Keiji Jiban (played by Leo Meneghetti) Alien Toad (Leader), Alien Genoss in Spectreman Avatar Demon King Debonoba (ep16 – 18) in Kaiketsu Lion-Maru Alien Gorgon in Silver Mask Kumondes in Suki! Suki!! Majo Sensei Barom-1 (1972) – Majin Doruge Android Kikaider (1972, eps. 36-43) – Hakaider Kikaider 01 (1973) – Gilu Hakaider / Black Dragon Inazuman (1973) – Emperor Banba / Flame Fighter Alien Virenus in Fireman Mr. Asumodi in Dengeki!! Strada 5 Garba, Sairen in Akumaizer 3 Seigi no Symbol Condorman (1975) – King Monster Space Ironman Kyodain (1976) – Death Gutter Ganbaron (1977) – Dowarugin Big Sam (Actor: Sugiyama Thunder) in Message from Space Machine Bem (majority of episodesTyrant Dragon (1), Double-Headed Demon (2), Phantom Demon Bug (3), Merman (4), Bird God Beast (5), Donkey Killer (6), Sasolar (7), Runaway Beast (13), Bat Man (14), Killer Unicorn (15), Centipede Ironman (16), Rockman Samson (17), Carnivorous Plant (18), Kamenger (19), Caveman (20), Tank Buffalo (21), Eruption Beast (26), Magni Catfish (28), Bomb Wolf (29), Anglerfish Pat (30), Kinokonger (31), Electric Worm (32), Flame Fox (33), Scrap Man (34), Tiger Pump (35), Iron Mask Miracle (36), Great King Enma (37), Tooth Decay Crocodilia/Dentures Crocodilia (38), See Demon Lord (Movie)) in Spider-Man Black Danger Demon King in Red Tiger Kapetan in Batten Robomaru Dinosaur Hachi in Robot 8 Chan Golden Monsu in Seiun Kamen Machineman Temple Mirror in Dokincho！ Nemurin Legend Teru teru bōzu in Mysterious girl Nile Thutmose Zodiac (Actor: Tenmei Basara) in Shichisei Tōshin Guyferd Emperor Genbah in Voicelugger Great King Mons Drake of the Planet (eps. 1 – 15) in Tensou Sentai Goseiger M1 in Ultraman X Alexander Icon in Kamen Rider 1
Dubbing roles Live-action Alien (1980 Fuji TV edition) – Parker (Yaphet Kotto) The A-Team – Sgt. Bosco Albert "B.A." Baracus (Mr. T) Batman (1995 TV Asahi edition) – Lieutenant Eckhardt (William Hootkins) Bean – George Grierson (Harris Yulin) The Big Brawl (Judge #2) Bird on a Wire (1993 TV Asahi edition) – Raun (Alex Bruhanski) Black Christmas (1982 Fuji TV edition) – John Graham (Leslie Carlson) The 'Burbs (1992 TV Asahi edition) – Uncle Reuben Klopek (Brother Theodore) Colors (1991 TV Asahi edition) – Leo "Frog" Lopez (Trinidad Silva) The Cotton Club (1988 TBS edition) – Joe Flynn (John P. Ryan) Dance with Me – John Burnett (Kris Kristofferson) Demolition Man (1997 TV Asahi edition) – Associate Bob (Glenn Shadix) The Departed – Arnold French (Ray Winstone)) The Exorcist (1980 TBS edition) – Pazuzu (Mercedes McCambridge) Ghostbusters (1989 TV Asahi edition) – Police Commissioner (Norman Matlock) Ghostbusters II (1992 Fuji TV edition) – Vigo (Max von Sydow) Glory (1994 NTV edition) – Sergeant Major Mulcahy (John Finn) The Gumball Rally (1980 TBS edition) – Steve Smith (Tim McIntire) The Hudsucker Proxy – Waring Hudsucker (Charles Durning) Hooper (1984 TV Asahi edition) – Roger Deal (Robert Klein) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1994 NTV edition) – Sallah (John Rhys-Davies) Jacob's Ladder – Louis Denardo (Danny Aiello) The Living Daylights (1993 TBS edition) – General Leonid Pushkin (John Rhys-Davies) Magnum Force (1987 TV Asahi edition) – Pimp (Albert Popwell)