Gorō Naya

Japanese actor and director of anime

Gorō Naya - Performers & Entertainers born November 17th, 1929
Born
Died

2013
13 years ago — 84 years old

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Performers & Entertainers

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Japan

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Born in 1929, this individual achieved prominence as an actor and director in Japanese television and film. Renowned for contributions to voice acting, particularly in the popular anime series 'Doraemon', provided the voice for the titular character for many years. Also directed various projects, impacting the anime industry.

Voiced Doraemon in the anime series

Directed several anime films

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