Jin Urayama
Voice ActorJin Urayama, born in Osaka Prefecture in 1956, works in Japan as both an actor and a voice actor, affiliated with the talent agency Production Taiku. In Spy x Family, he voices Murdoch Swan, the economics teacher and dormitory housemaster who serves as the antagonist of the anime's Eden Academy interview arc, produced by Wit Studio and CloverWorks.
Spy x Family Role
Jin Urayama voices Murdoch Swan in the Japanese version of Spy x Family, the embittered economics teacher and housemaster of Cline Hall who oversees part of the Eden Academy admissions process. The character's personal grudge following his divorce drives him to treat applicant families with open hostility, making him one of the more antagonistic figures the Forger family encounters. Urayama's performance anchors a storyline widely remembered by fans for how unlikeable the character becomes.
Career and Notable Roles
Urayama has worked as both an actor and a voice actor throughout his career, and is affiliated with the talent agency Production Taiku. Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1956, he has spent decades contributing to Japan's entertainment industry across live and animated productions. He continues to take on voice acting work in the medium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Jin Urayama voice in Spy x Family?
Jin Urayama voices Murdoch Swan in the Japanese version of Spy x Family, the economics teacher and housemaster of Cline Hall who oversees part of the Eden Academy admissions process. The role places him at the center of the anime's Eden Academy interview arc.
What kind of character is Murdoch Swan in Spy x Family?
Murdoch Swan is an embittered teacher whose personal grudge following his divorce drives him to treat applicant families with open hostility. That hostility makes him one of the more antagonistic figures the Forger family encounters during the interview arc.
Where and when was Jin Urayama born?
Jin Urayama was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1956. He has spent decades contributing to Japan's entertainment industry since then.
What talent agency is Jin Urayama affiliated with?
Jin Urayama is affiliated with the talent agency Production Taiku. That affiliation has run alongside his decades of work in Japan's entertainment industry.
What other kind of acting does Jin Urayama do besides voice acting?
Jin Urayama has worked as both an actor and a voice actor throughout his career. His work spans live and animated productions across the decades.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Spy x Family anime series, manga, and official materials. Spy x Family was created by Tatsuya Endo, published by Shueisha, and animated by Wit Studio and CloverWorks. All rights to Spy x Family and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTatsuya Endo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byWit Studio
- Animated byCloverWorks
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