Naoto Takenaka

Naoto Takenaka (竹中 直人, Takenaka Naoto; born March 20, 1956) is a Japanese actor, comedian, singer, whistler, and director from Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, affiliated with From First Production. He is married to idol singer and actress Midori Kinouchi. He is also known as the voice of Samuel L. Jackson in the dubbed version of the Avengers film series as Nick Fury. Filmography...

Naoto Takenaka (竹中 直人, Takenaka Naoto; born March 20, 1956) is a Japanese actor, comedian, singer, whistler, and director from Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, affiliated with From First Production. He is married to idol singer and actress Midori Kinouchi. He is also known as the voice of Samuel L. Jackson in the dubbed version of the Avengers film series as Nick Fury. Filmography Film Director Munō no Hito (1991) 119 (1994) Tōkyō Biyori (1997) Rendan (2001) Sayonara Color (2005) Yamagata Scream (2009) Downfall (2023) Actor Television Hideyoshi (1996), Toyotomi Hideyoshi Harlock Saga (1999) - Harlock 100 Tales Of Horror (2003) Good Luck!! (2003) Nodame Cantabile (2006), Franz von Stresemann Teki wa Honnoji ni Ari (2007), Hashiba Hideyoshi Kami no Shizuku (2009), Doi Robert Clouds Over the Hill (2009–11), Komura Jutarō Garo: Makai Senki (2011) (Episode 1), Eiichi Anan/Cigarein Gunshi Kanbei (2014), Toyotomi Hideyoshi Kamen Rider Ghost (2015), Hermit, Edith Natsume Sōseki no Tsuma (2016) Saigo no Restaurant (2016), Oda Nobunaga Byplayers (2017), himself Samurai Gourmet (2017), Takeshi Kasumi Totto-chan! (2017), Sōsaku Kobayashi Chichi, Nobunaga (2017), Oda Nobunaga Your Turn to Kill (2019) The Way of the Househusband (2020), Kikujirō Eguchi Koeharu! (2021), Enjō Kinakuji Reach Beyond the Blue Sky (2021), Tokugawa Nariaki Okehazama (2021), Hotta Dōkū I Will Be Your Bloom (2022), Trinity Kasuga Brothers in Arms (2026), Matsunaga Hisahide Anime series One Piece (2009), Shiki the Golden Lion D4DJ First Mix (2020), Dennojō Inuyose Digimon Ghost Game (2021), Ghost Navigator Anime films Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993), Shigeki Arakawa Pocket Monsters the Movie: Emperor of the Crystal Tower ENTEI (2000), Entei, Doctor Shurī (Dr Spencer Hale in the dub) Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004), Kimu Sword of the Stranger (2007), Kachū The Sky Crawlers (2008), Master One Piece Film: Strong World (2009), Shiki the Golden Lion Penguin Highway (2018), Hamamoto's Father One Piece: Stampede (2019) Over the Sky (2020), Mogari Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction (2024), Head of the Invaders Video games Binary Domain (PlayStation 3, Sega, 2012), Yoji Amada Ryū ga Gotoku Kenzan! (PlayStation 3, Sega, 2008), Nagayoshi Marume Haunting Ground (PlayStation 2, Capcom, 2005), Cinematics director Nioh 2 (2020), Tōkichirō Dubbing roles Live-action Batman Forever (1995) – Bruce Wayne/Batman (Val Kilmer) Batman & Robin (1997) – Bruce Wayne/Batman (George Clooney) The Avengers (2012) – Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) – Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) – Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) Captain Marvel (2019) – Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) Secret Invasion (2023) – Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) The Marvels (2023) – Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) Animation Postman Pat (1994) – Narrator and all voices The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2002) – Sarousch Ice Age (2002) – Diego Shrek 2 (2004) – Puss in Boots Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) – Diego Shrek the Third (2008) – Puss in Boots Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) – Diego Shrek Forever After (2011) – Puss in Boots Puss in Boots (2011) – Puss in Boots Discography Singles "Wrestler" (1984) "Postman Pat no Uta" (1994) "Dokutoku-kun" (1995) "Deka Melon" (1997) "Kimi ni Hoshi ga Furu" (1997) "Nichiyōbino Shokuji" (1998) Albums Kawatta Katachi no Ishi (1984) Naoto Takenaka no Kimi to Itsumademo (1995) Merci Boku (1995) Merci Boku, Unpeu Boku ~ Live in Japan (1995) Eraserhead (1996) Kuchibue to Ukulele (2000) Other appearances Demento (PlayStation 2, Capcom, 2005) – Cinematics director, motion actor (Riccardo) Film awards 1991 Blue Ribbon Awards: Best Actor (Munō no Hito) Hochi Film Awards: Rookie of the Year (Munō no Hito) Venice Film Festival: FIPRESCI Prize (Munō no Hito) 1993 16th Japan Academy Film Prize: Best Supporting Actor (Shiko Funjatta) 1996 19th Japan Academy Film Prize: Best Supporting Actor (East Meets West) 1997 20th Japan Academy Film Prize: Best Supporting Actor (Shall We Dance?) References External links Media related to Naoto Takenaka at Wikimedia Commons Naoto Takenaka at IMDb