Gorō Naya
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
96 years
Origin
Japan
Active
1958 — Present
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.
History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Starring as Astronaut F. Glenn (voice)
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.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
One Piece
as Crocus (voice)
Monster
as Blind Old Man (voice)
Golden Boy
as Narrator (voice)
Lupin the 3rd
as Koichi Zenigata
Warriors of the Wind
as Yupa (voice)
The Castle of Cagliostro
as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
Night on the Galactic Railroad
as Campanella's Father (voice)
Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo
as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
as Aristocrat A (voice)
Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan
as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
130 Credits found
Lupin the Third: Lupin Family Lineup
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2012
OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders
Great Leader of Shocker (voice)
2011
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
Crocus (voice)
2010
Lupin the Third: The Last Job
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2010
Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2009
Lupin the Third: Sweet Lost Night
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2008
Lupin the Third: Green vs Red
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2008
Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2007
Lupin the Third: Seven Days Rhapsody
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2006
Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2005
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2004
Casshern
Narrator
2004
Monster
Blind Old Man (voice)
2004
Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost
Wirepuller of Smart Brain
2003
Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2003
Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2002
Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2002
Slayers Premium
Shugoshin / Guardian Deity (voice)
2001
Mazinkaiser
Juzo Kabuto (voice)
2001
Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2001
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
2000
One Piece
Crocus (voice)
1999
The Big O
Gordon Rosewater (voice)
1999
Kindaichi Case Files : Deep Blue Massacre
Shuuichirou Aizawa (voice)
1999
Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1999
Master Keaton
Cast
1998
Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1998
Ninja Resurrection
Mori Soiken (voice)
1998
Noiseman Sound Insect
Prof. Franken (voice)
1997
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1997
Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1996
Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1996
Golden Boy
Narrator (voice)
1995
Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1995
Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1995
Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1995
Ghost Sweeper Mikami
Nobunaga Oda (voice)
1994
Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1994
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
Merkatz
1993
Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1993
Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1992
Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1991
White Fang
Schott (voice)
1990
Goddamn
Joumu Utsugi
1990
Heavy
Alex Gordon (voice)
1990
Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1990
Dirty Pair: Flight 005 Conspiracy
Dick (voice)
1990
Locke the Superman: Lord Leon
Great Jorg
1989
Ultraman Ace: Giant Ant Terrible-Monster vs. The Ultra Brothers
Ultraman Ace (voice)
1989
Scarlet Demon
Cast
1989
Blue Blink
Shiki Haruhiko (voice)
1989
Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
1989
Venus Wars
Gary (voice)
1989
Six God Combination GodMars - Seventeen Year Old Legend
Emperor Zool
1988
Spirit Warrior
Jikuu (voice)
1988
The Tale of Genji
Bishop (voice)
1987
Space Fantasia 2001 Nights
Adam Jr.
1987
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
Aristocrat A (voice)
1987
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Bongo (voice)
1986
Odin: Starlight Mutiny
Shonosuke Kuramoto / Narrator
1985