Hideyuki Umezu

Hideyuki Umezu
Hideyuki Umezu
梅津秀行
Born	July 24, 1955; Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Died	May 17, 2024 (aged 68)
Occupations	Actor; voice actor;
Years active	1982–2024
Agent	81 Produce
Height	170 cm (5 ft 7 in)

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Hideyuki Umezu (梅津秀行, Umezu Hideyuki, July 24, 1955 – May 17, 2024) was a Japanese actor who specialized in voice acting.

Biography

Graduated from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, he said that if he hadn't become an actor, he would have become a dentist.^[1]

The catalyst for starting acting was when a friend attending Waseda University expressed the desire to start acting and asked him to find a theatre club together. He found and joined the theatre group "Kiryu" at the same university. His friend later left the group.^[2]

Through connections, he began appearing in period dramas and pursued a career as an actor. As his roles in period dramas gradually became more significant, he received his first speaking role. However, after watching the senior actors' performances, he thought, "Something's different... What could it be?" He realized that he hadn't studied acting, so he enrolled in an actor training school and then joined the NHK Actors Seminar to study film acting. There, he was encouraged to enroll in the voice acting program due to his experience in period and contemporary dramas.

After gaining experience as a teaching assistant, he was told about voice acting opportunities and made his voice acting debut in 1982 as Dr. Hyblow in the television anime Cybot Robotchi.

Umezu went on to work with NPS Theatre Arts Vision, and eventually joined 81 Produce. He died from interstitial pneumonia on May 17, 2024, at the age of 68.^[3]

Filmography

Television animation

1980s

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986) – Nelmarsen
Bravoman (1988) – Bravoman

1990s

Holly the Ghost (1991) – Kakarasu
Otaku no Video (1991) – Yoshida
Soar High! Isami (1995) – Eisuke Yukimi, Sensuke Yukimi, Yoroi Tengu
Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998) – Chief Inspector (ep.2)
Kyorochan (1999) – Don Girori

2000s

Shrine of the Morning Mist (2002) – Naonori Hieda
GetBackers (2003) – Azuma
Zatch Bell! (2005) – Earth
Blood+ – Aston Collins
Death Note (2006) – Narrator, Armonia Jastin Beyondllemason
Naruto (2006) – Amachi
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) – Barry the Chopper
Pandora Hearts (2009) – Oscar Vessalius
Umineko no Naku Koro ni (2009) – Sadakichi Kumasawa

2010s

Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt (2010) – Abrams Monkey Lawyer
Hunter × Hunter (2011) (2012) – Battera
Jormungand: Perfect Order (2012) – Nazal
Naruto Shippuden (2012) – Gengetsu Hōzuki/Second Mizukage
One Piece (2014) – Diamante
Gangsta. (2015) – Uranos Corsica
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (2016) – Conwood Melahau
Gabriel DropOut (2017) – Master (ep.3, 7, 11, 12)
Mahojin Guru Guru (2017) – Lithograph (ep.6, 14)
Zoids Wild (2018) – Taifu

Unknown date

Bakugan Battle Brawlers – Naga
Bonobono – Araiguma-kun's father
Cromartie High School – Akira Nakao
Domain of Murder – Tsuyoshi Toyama
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 – Ian Vashti
MÄR – Kannochi
Saru Get You -On Air- – Hakase, Ukki Red
Tenchi Muyo! – Yukinojyo
Toriko – Alfaro

Original video animation

La Blue Girl (1992) – Old Man, Gamara
Mutant Turtles: Superman Legend (1996) – Splinter
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010) – Hill Dawson
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (xxxx) – Pilot A

Theatrical animation

6 Angels (2002) – Ed Canyon

Live action

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (1989-1990, Episodes: 1-51) – Rage Flying Boma Zulten / Zulten Metal Type
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990, Episodes: 6, 24, 24) – Garoa-don / Enokiraagin / Batzler Soldier No.339
Choujin Sentai Jetman (1991, Episodes: 11, 13-14, 28) – Jihaiki Jigen / Camela Jigen / Dryer Jigen
Chouriki Sentai Ohranger (1996, Episode: 42) – Bara Hunter (uncredited)
- Chouriki Sentai Ohranger Movie (1995) – Steam Punkus
Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996, Episode: 7) – NN Nerenko
Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive (1999, Episode: 18) – Tactical Psyma Beast Spiderus
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2001, Episode: 25) – Karaoke Org
Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger (2004, Episode: 45) – Trinoid #22: Nanakusarunba
Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005-2006, Episode: 35-48) – Hades Ultimate God Sleipnir
Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007-2008, Episode: 36-48) – Mythical Beast Basilisk-Fist Sanyo
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (2009, Episode: 7) – Ayakashi Yamiororo

Games

Rogue Galaxy (2005) – Steve
Ehrgeiz (1998) – Lee Shuwen
Super Robot Wars (????) – Vindel Mauser
Mega Man 11 (2018) – Dr. Wily

Drama CDs

Miscast Series (????) – Masahiro Motoki
Chrno Crusade (????) – Edward Hamilton/Elder

Dubbing

Live-action

Annie – NY1 Reporter (Pat Kiernan)^[4]
Blood Father – Kirby Curtis (William H. Macy)^[5]
The Dictator – "Nuclear" Nadal (Jason Mantzoukas)^[6]
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief – Chief Dorian (Malcolm Stewart)^[7]
ER – Paul Nathan (Don Cheadle)^[8]
Escape from L.A. – Map to the Stars Eddie (Steve Buscemi)^[9]
Fathers' Day – Jack Lawrence (Billy Crystal)^[10]
Green Book – Charlie the Pawn Guy (Peter Gabb)^[11]
Harry Potter movies – Arthur Weasley (Mark Williams)^[12]^[13]
Hotel Rwanda – Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle)^[14]
Infestation – Ethan (Ray Wise)^[15]
The Island – James McCord (Steve Buscemi)^[16]
Minari – Paul (Will Patton)^[17]
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol – Marek Stefanski (Pavel Kříž)^[18]
Resident Evil: Afterlife – Bennett Sinclair (Kim Coates)^[19]
Shameless – Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy)^[20]
A Star Is Born – Wolfie (Michael Harney)^[21]
Tomb Raider – Terry (Duncan Airlie James)^[22]
Transformers: Age of Extinction – Joshua Joyce (Stanley Tucci)^[23]
Transformers: The Last Knight – Merlin (Stanley Tucci)^[24]
Apollo 13 (2003 Fuji TV edition) – Henry Hurt (Xander Berkeley)
Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster – Sam Skinner (Kenneth Welsh)
Die Hard with a Vengeance (1998 Fuji TV edition) – Arab Caddie (Aasif Mandvi)
Homicide: Life on the Street – John Munch (Richard Belzer)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – John Munch (Richard Belzer)
The Muppet Christmas Carol – The Great Gonzo, Miss Piggy, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Ma Bear
Muppet Treasure Island – The Great Gonzo, Miss Piggy, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
Pompeii – Severus (Jared Harris)
Pulp Fiction – Buddy Holly (Steve Buscemi)
Safe House (2018 BS Japan edition) – Alec Wade (Liam Cunningham)

Animation

Animaniacs – Pinky
Pinky and the Brain – Pinky
Batman: the Animated Series – G. Carl Francis
Bartok the Magnificent – Vol
Ben 10 – Sublimino
Brave – The Crow
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 – Chester V^[25]
Duck Dodgers – Narrator, Dr. I.Q. High
Finding Nemo – Sheldon's dad
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy – Singing Meteor, Van Helsing
Hotel Transylvania – Pilot^[26]
Ice Age – Zeke^[27]
The Lion Guard – Zazu
The Lion King – Zazu
The Lion King 1½ – Zazu
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride – Zazu
Looney Tunes – Wile E. Coyote
Noddy's Toyland Adventures – Narrator and Sly The Goblin
Quest for Camelot – Bladebeak
Recess – Mr. E
The Batman – Shadow Thief
The Prince of Egypt – Huy
The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain – Bromley
The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom – Bromley
The Simpsons – Artie Ziff
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Splinter, Krang
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III – Splinter
Teen Titans – Mad Mod
Thomas & Friends – Skarloey (Season 9-24, succeeding Tomohisa Asō)
Thumbelina – King Colbert
Titan A.E. – Gune
Toy Story That Time Forgot – The Cleric
TUGS – Zak, Burke, Scuttlebutt Pete, Puffa, Jack the Grappler, The Shrimpers
Ultimate Spider-Man – Grandmaster
X-Men – Mojo

References

^ "梅津秀行（うめづひでゆき）の解説 - goo人名事典". goo辞書 (in Japanese). Retrieved September 14, 2023.
^ 【梅津秀行さん】数々の役をこなす梅津さんのルーツを本人と！意外な一面も！？【声優オモテウラ】, September 5, 2020, retrieved September 14, 2023
^ Cayanan, Joanna (May 21, 2024). "Voice Actor Hideyuki Umezu Dies at 68". Anime News Network.
^ "ANNIE/アニー". Fukikaeru. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
^ "ブラッド・ファーザー". Wowow. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
^ "ディクテーター身元不明でニューヨーク [DVD]". Paramount Pictures. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
^ "ドクター・ドリトル4". The Cinema. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
^ "ER 緊急救命室". SuperDramaTV. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
^ "エスケープ・フロム・Ｌ.Ａ.[吹]". Star Channel. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
^ "ワーナー・ホーム・ビデオ". Warner Home Video. Archived from the original on August 22, 2002. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
^ "グリーンブック". Fukikaeru. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
^ "ハリー・ポッターと謎のプリンス". Nippon Television. Archived from the original on October 19, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
^ "ハリー・ポッターと死の秘宝 PART1". Fukikaeru. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
^ "ホテル・ルワンダ[吹]". Star Channel. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
^ "ビッグ・バグズ・パニック". Warner Bros. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
^ "アイランド（２００５）". Star Channel. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
^ "ミナリ". Star Channel. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
^ "ミッション：インポッシブル／ゴースト・プロトコル". NBCUniversal Japan. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
^ "バイオハザード IV アフターライフ". Star Channel. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
^ "シェイムレス10 俺たちに恥はない". Wowow. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
^ "アリー/ スター誕生". Fukikaeru. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
^ "トゥームレイダーファースト・ミッション". Fukikaeru. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
^ "トランスフォーマー／ロストエイジ". Fukikaeru. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
^ "トランスフォーマー／最後の騎士王". Fukikaeru. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
^ "くもりときどきミートボール２フード・アニマル誕生の秘密". Star Channel. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
^ "モンスター・ホテル". Fukikaeru. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
^ "アイス・エイジ". The Cinema. Retrieved February 20, 2023.

External links

Official agency profile (in Japanese)
Hideyuki Umezu at the Seiyuu database
Hideyuki Umezu at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
Hideyuki Umezu at IMDb

[1] "梅津秀行（うめづひでゆき）の解説 - goo人名事典". goo辞書 (in Japanese). Retrieved September 14, 2023.

[2] 【梅津秀行さん】数々の役をこなす梅津さんのルーツを本人と！意外な一面も！？【声優オモテウラ】, September 5, 2020, retrieved September 14, 2023

[3] Cayanan, Joanna (May 21, 2024). "Voice Actor Hideyuki Umezu Dies at 68". Anime News Network.

[4] "ANNIE/アニー". Fukikaeru. Retrieved February 16, 2021.

[5] "ブラッド・ファーザー". Wowow. Retrieved February 16, 2021.

[6] "ディクテーター身元不明でニューヨーク [DVD]". Paramount Pictures. Retrieved July 28, 2021.

[7] "ドクター・ドリトル4". The Cinema. Retrieved January 27, 2023.

[8] "ER 緊急救命室". SuperDramaTV. Retrieved October 30, 2021.

[9] "エスケープ・フロム・Ｌ.Ａ.[吹]". Star Channel. Retrieved July 21, 2019.

[10] "ワーナー・ホーム・ビデオ". Warner Home Video. Archived from the original on August 22, 2002. Retrieved October 19, 2021.

[11] "グリーンブック". Fukikaeru. Retrieved May 6, 2019.

[12] "ハリー・ポッターと謎のプリンス". Nippon Television. Archived from the original on October 19, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2021.

[13] "ハリー・ポッターと死の秘宝 PART1". Fukikaeru. Retrieved March 17, 2019.

[14] "ホテル・ルワンダ[吹]". Star Channel. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[15] "ビッグ・バグズ・パニック". Warner Bros. Retrieved June 5, 2020.

[16] "アイランド（２００５）". Star Channel. Retrieved July 5, 2019.

[17] "ミナリ". Star Channel. Retrieved March 1, 2022.

[18] "ミッション：インポッシブル／ゴースト・プロトコル". NBCUniversal Japan. Retrieved April 27, 2019.

[19] "バイオハザード IV アフターライフ". Star Channel. Retrieved May 6, 2019.

[20] "シェイムレス10 俺たちに恥はない". Wowow. Retrieved January 23, 2021.

[21] "アリー/ スター誕生". Fukikaeru. Retrieved April 3, 2019.

[22] "トゥームレイダーファースト・ミッション". Fukikaeru. Retrieved March 22, 2018.

[23] "トランスフォーマー／ロストエイジ". Fukikaeru. Retrieved February 16, 2021.

[24] "トランスフォーマー／最後の騎士王". Fukikaeru. Retrieved August 5, 2017.

[25] "くもりときどきミートボール２フード・アニマル誕生の秘密". Star Channel. Retrieved July 24, 2019.

[26] "モンスター・ホテル". Fukikaeru. Retrieved June 13, 2021.

[27] "アイス・エイジ". The Cinema. Retrieved February 20, 2023.

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