is a Japanese former actor,

voice actor Voice acting is the art of Acting, performing a character or providing information to an audience with one's voice. Performers are often called voice actors/actresses in addition to other names. Examples of voice work include animation, animated, ...

and narrator from Mikasa, Hokkaidō. He switched from going by his real name, Shunji Yamada, to going by Keaton Yamada in the 1980s. He is currently represented by Remax. On December 5, 2020, it was announced Yamada will step down as the narrator for Chibi Maruko-Chan in 2021. On December 7, 2020, he retired from voice acting in March 2021.

Filmography

Television animation

*'' Ganbare!! Robokon'' (1974) (Roboton) *''

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'' (1974) (Hayato Jin, Narrator) *'' Chou Genji Robo Combattler V'' (1975) (Juuzou Naniwa) *'' Ikkyū-san'' (1975) (

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) *'' Wakusei Robo Danguard A'' (1977) (Tony Harken) *''

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'' (1978) (C62-50 Locomotive) *'' Cyborg 009'' (1979) (Albert Heinrich/004) *'' Attacker You!'' (1983) (Announcer) *'' Giant Gorg'' (1984) (Dr. Wave) *''

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'' (1985) (Jamaican Daninghan) *''

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'' (1986) (Limnades Kasa) *'' Sakigake!! Otokojuku'' (1988) (Baron Dino) *''

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'' (1989) (Yanack) *'' Chibi Maruko-chan'' (1990-2021) (Narrator) *'' Bonobono'' (1995) (Fennec Kitsune-kun's father) *'' Digimon Adventure'' (1999) (Bakemon)

OVA

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'' (1993) (Alex Caselnes) *'' Birdy the Mighty'' (1996) (Kouichirou) *'' Master Keaton'' (1998) (Narrator)

Animated films

*'' Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach!'' (1986) (Hammer Bros.) *'' Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars'' (2005) (Jamaican Daninghan) *'' Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers'' (2005) (Jamaican Daninghan)

Dubbing roles

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References

External links

Official agency profile
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