Katsunosuke Hori
Voice ActorKatsunosuke Hori is a veteran Japanese actor who lent his voice to Fu, the elderly retainer of the Yao clan, in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
Hori voiced Fu, a loyal bodyguard to Prince Ling Yao and grandfather figure to fellow warrior Lan Fan, across roughly ten episodes of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood in 2009 and 2010. The gruff, weathered quality of his voice suited a character built around discipline and quiet loyalty to the Xingese royal family he served.
Career and Notable Roles
Hori has spent decades as a fixture of Japanese dubbing, becoming the go-to voice for stars such as Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight, and Charles Dance, and he was the earliest Japanese voice used for both Alain Delon and a young Harrison Ford. A member of the talent agency 81 Produce and a working narrator, he has built his reputation largely through live-action redubbing rather than headline anime roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Katsunosuke Hori voice in Fullmetal Alchemist?
Katsunosuke Hori voices Fu, the elderly retainer of the Yao clan and bodyguard to Prince Ling Yao, in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. He appears across roughly ten episodes of the 2009 to 2010 series as a grandfather figure to fellow warrior Lan Fan.
What is Katsunosuke Hori best known for?
Hori built his reputation as the go-to Japanese dub voice for Hollywood stars including Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight, and Charles Dance. He was also the earliest Japanese voice used for both Alain Delon and a young Harrison Ford.
What talent agency represents Katsunosuke Hori?
Hori is a member of the talent agency 81 Produce and works regularly as a narrator. His decades in the industry have centered largely on live-action redubbing rather than headline anime roles.
How long has Katsunosuke Hori been acting?
Born in 1941, Hori has been active in the industry since 1959. That puts his Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood role as Fu, recorded in 2009 and 2010, roughly five decades into his career.
Who is Katsunosuke Hori?
Katsunosuke Hori is a veteran Japanese actor and member of 81 Produce, best known for redubbing Hollywood stars into Japanese. In anime, he voiced Fu in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
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