Kenji Utsumi
Voice ActorKenji Utsumi was a veteran Japanese voice actor who gave Major General Alex Louis Armstrong his booming, theatrical presence in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
Utsumi voiced Armstrong, the muscle-bound alchemist famous for his family's generations-old Strong Arm technique and his habit of tearing off his shirt mid-speech, bringing comic bombast to an otherwise serious cast. He originated the role in the 2003 series and reprised it for Brotherhood, making Armstrong one of the last major parts of his career before his death in 2013.
Career and Notable Roles
Across a career built around his own Ken Production, Utsumi voiced Raoh and Kaioh in Fist of the North Star, Senbei Norimaki in Dr. Slump, Sally's father in Sally the Witch, and Coach Kamogawa in Hajime no Ippo, plus multiple Dragon Ball characters including Commander Red and Shenlong. He was also a prolific dub artist for Western stars such as Jack Nicholson and Steve McQueen, and he was later honored with a lifetime achievement prize at the industry's third Seiyu Awards ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voices Major Armstrong in Japanese?
Kenji Utsumi voiced Major General Alex Louis Armstrong, the muscle-bound alchemist known for his family's Strong Arm technique and his habit of tearing off his shirt mid-speech, in Fullmetal Alchemist. He originated the role in the 2003 series and reprised it for Brotherhood.
What anime did Kenji Utsumi voice?
Beyond Fullmetal Alchemist, Utsumi voiced Raoh and Kaioh in Fist of the North Star, Senbei Norimaki in Dr. Slump, Sally's father in Sally the Witch, and Coach Kamogawa in Hajime no Ippo. He also voiced multiple Dragon Ball characters, including Commander Red and Shenlong.
Who was Kenji Utsumi?
Kenji Utsumi was a Japanese voice actor born in 1937 who built his career around his own company, Ken Production. He continued working until his death in 2013, with Armstrong standing as one of the last major roles of his career.
Did Kenji Utsumi dub any Hollywood actors?
Utsumi was a prolific dub artist for Western film stars, lending his Japanese voice to actors such as Jack Nicholson and Steve McQueen.
Did Kenji Utsumi win any awards?
Utsumi was honored with a lifetime achievement prize at the industry's third Seiyu Awards ceremony, recognizing his decades-long career in Japanese voice acting.
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