A prolific Japanese voice actor, Ichiro Nagai was a beloved veteran of anime and dubbing for over half a century. He lent his warm, characterful voice to Hayao Miyazaki's classics, including 'Warriors of the Wind' (1984) and 'Castle in the Sky' (1986), and to countless other animated works and Japanese-dubbed foreign films. Often cast as wise old men and eccentric elders, he became a familiar presence to generations of viewers. A Japanese performer of remarkable longevity, he died in 2014, honored as a giant of anime voice acting. Read more