, better known by his

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, is a Japanese actor, voice actor and director. Izawa was born in Tokyo, Japan and is the director of the theatrical troupe Big Face, and a member of Theater Echo. He appeared with fellow Theater Echo member Chihoko Shigeta in the popular "

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Gekijō" segment of ''Raion no Itadakimasu'' on Fuji TV. Izawa has chaired organizations including the World Music Festival of Peace, the Yomiuri Giants Fan Appreciation Day, and the

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History

In 1979, Izawa joined Theater Echo, performing in many stage productions through 1988. In 1985, he began performing in works produced by Yasutaka Tsutsui, becoming Tsutsui's top choice for any role. Beginning in 1995, Izawa helped organize "Tsutsui World," even taking it to Los Angeles in 1996. From 2001 to 2002, Izawa performed in the Theater X production of ''Dario Fō no Bikkuri Hako''. He then went on to direct the new ''Warau Onna. Warawareru Otoko'' series, writing the scripts as well.

Commercial work

Izawa has starred in commercials for Casio, Dariko,

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, Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals,

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, Aione and Ajinomoto. He has also narrated various materials for

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, Toyota,

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, Tokyo Gas, Otsuka Corporation,

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, Lion Corporation, NTT Docomo, and

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Anime

TV

*'' High School! Kimengumi'' (2001-2005) - Kō Irooto, Ken Akiresu

Movies

*''

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'' (1980 version) *'' Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You'' (1983) - Announcer *'' BOM!'' *'' Choudenshi Bioman'' (1984) - Metzler *'' Tsushimamaru: Sayonara Okinawa'' *'' The Wings of Honneamise'' (1987) - Darigan

Tokusatsu

*'' Choudenshi Bioman'' (1984) - Mettzler (ep. 1 - 49) *''

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'' (1985) - Togebara (ep. 11) *'' Chouseishin Gransazer'' (2004) - Alien Stone Lamon/Koujirou Kanuma (ep. 30)

Live action movies

*''Sasurai no Trouble Buster''

Radio

*''Heisei Yawa'' *''Izawa Hiroshi no Uta Demae''

Theatre

*''Dario Fō no Bikkuri Hako'' ''Warau Onna. Warawareru Otoko'' series (script, director)

TV drama

*''Aoi Hanabi'' *''Futari de Dango o'' *''Gokusen'' *''Hamidashi Keiji'' *''Ii Hito.'' *''Kyōshi Binbin Monogatari?'' *''Magician Keiji'' *''Shiawase Zukuri'' *''Shin Omizu no Hanamichi'' *''Tengoku no Daisuke e''

TV variety shows

*''Itadakimasu''

Video

*''Box 39'' *''Shizuka Naru Don 7''

External links

Big Face
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Izawa, Hiroshi 1955 births Japanese male voice actors Living people People from Tokyo Japanese theatre directors