Takeshi Kusaka was an American actor best known for his roles in Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Assassination. He was born on February 24, 1931, in Tokyo, Japan, and passed away on May 15, 2017, in Spain.
Personal and Family Life
Takeshi Kusaka was married to Fujiko Kimura until his death in 2017. He had another marriage prior to that, which ended with the passing of his wife in 2009. His personal life remained relatively private, but he was known to be a dedicated partner.
Death and Legacy
Kusaka died from aspiration pneumonia in Spain on May 15, 2017. His contributions to the film industry, particularly in voice acting, left a lasting impact on fans and colleagues alike. He is remembered for his iconic characters and significant roles that showcased his talent in Japanese cinema.
Filmography
Title | Release Date | Character |
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ストリートファイター II MOVIE | 1994-08-06 | M. Bison (voice) |
まあだだよ | 1993-04-17 | Dr. Kobayashi |
異聞猿飛佐助 | 1965-07-10 | Narrator |
南極物語 | 1983-07-23 | Morishima Kyoju |
暗殺 | 1964-07-04 | |
とべない沈黙 | 1966-02-11 | |
化石の森 | 1973-09-01 | |
炎と女 | 1967-12-01 | Ken Sakaguchi |
トップ屋を殺せ | 1960-09-08 | |
ときめきに死す | 1984-02-18 | Nakayama |
226 | 1989-06-17 | Sadao Araki |
極道渡世の素敵な面々 | 1988-06-11 | |
ゴキブリたちの黄昏 | 1987-11-21 | Alois (voice) |
天河传说杀人事件 | 1991-03-15 | Kazunori Mizukami |
不毛地帯 | 1976-08-14 | |
天保水滸伝 大原幽学 | 1976-11-13 | |
火星のわが家 | 2000-02-26 | |
帝都大戦 | 1989-09-15 | |
西陣 | 1961-12-01 | Narrator |
青春デンデケデケデケ | 1992-10-31 | Johshin Goda |
神々の履歴書 | 1988-06-27 | Narrator (voice) |
大竹しのぶの霊感少女 愛と超能力に生きた青春 | 1980-09-25 | |
シャイなあんちくしょう | 1991-04-13 | |
帰って来た木枯し紋次郎 | 1993-11-20 | |
ジャックと豆の木 | 1974-07-20 | Paper priest |
北の家族 | 1973-04-02 | 三井正之 |