Tsutomu Isobe
Voice Actor · 1 anime series
Tsutomu Isobe was born on October 13, 1950, in Japanese, and is 75 years old. Tsutomu Isobe began their professional voice acting career in 1983, accumulating over 43 years of experience in the anime industry. Their credited roles include Heinrich Lunge in Monster since 2004. Voice acting (seiyuu) in Japan is a highly competitive profession, with performers often training for years before securing major roles. Leading seiyuu are celebrated figures in Japanese pop culture, frequently performing at live events and releasing music alongside their acting work.
Biography
Veteran Japanese voice actor known for gravelly, world-weary roles and extensive Hollywood dubbing work. Best known as Dutch in Black Lagoon and Inspector Heinrich Lunge in Monster.
Character Roles (2)
Anime Roles (1)
Tsutomu Isobe has voiced characters in 1 anime series.
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