Daisuke Gôri was an American actor, best known for his roles in Ninja Scroll, Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn, and Death by Degrees.
Personal and Family Life
Daisuke Gôri, originally named Yoshio Nagahori, was born on February 8, 1952, in Koto, Japan. He faced significant health challenges, including diabetes, which led to vision problems due to retinal detachment. This impairment affected his long-term career in voice acting, contributing to his struggles with depression.
Career
Gôri was known for his powerful voice work in numerous anime and video games. He was particularly recognized for voicing Bass Armstrong in the Dead or Alive video game series. His notable roles also included characters in popular series like Dragon Ball Z and Street Fighter, showcasing his diverse talent in voice acting.
Death and Legacy
Daisuke Gôri tragically passed away on January 17, 2010, in Tokyo, Japan. His death was ruled a suicide, a decision made by authorities after discovering a note and a utility knife at the scene. Despite his struggles, Gôri left a lasting impact on the anime and gaming communities, with many of his roles continued by other voice actors after his passing.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 母べえ | 2008-01-26 | Toru |
| 闇の司法官ジャッジ | 1991-06-15 | Enma-Oh (voice) |
| スレイヤーズ | 1995-08-05 | Thief (voice) |
| ドラゴンボールＺ オラの悟飯をかえせッ!! | 1989-07-15 | Gyû-maô (voice) |
| 獣兵衛忍風帖 | 1993-06-05 | Genma Himuro |
| 機動戦士ガンダム | 1979-04-07 | Dozul Zabi (voice) |
| 鉄拳 | 1998-01-21 | Heihachi Mishima (voice) |
| ストリートファイター II MOVIE | 1994-08-06 | Edmond Honda (voice) |
| TRIGUN | 1998-04-02 | Decartes (voice) |
| 機動警察パトレイバー | 1989-10-11 | Hiromi Yamazaki (voice) |
| Dragon’s Heaven | 1988-02-25 | Orionis (voice) |