Robert Baldwin (actor)

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Robert Baldwin (September 27, 1965 – December 26, 2024) was a Canadian-Japanese actor.

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Baldwin appeared in many Japanese films, television series, advertisements, and music videos, and also worked in Japan as a translator, narrator, and copywriter.

Life and career

Baldwin was born in Eba, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture on September 27, 1965. [1]

In 2005, he appeared in Chousei Kantai Sazer-X in the recurring role of Gordo, assistant to one of the heroes; in an interview with Tokusatsu Newtype , Baldwin stated that he was likely to appear in the fourth entry of the Chouseishin Series, unaware that it would not be continued following Sazer-X. [2]

In 2013, Baldwin appeared in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger as Ramirez, a former member of the heroes from ancient times. [3] He said he was interested in playing the same role in the Power Rangers counterpart. [4] However, the New Zealand-shot series did not cast him.

Baldwin died from colon cancer on December 26, 2024, at the age of 59. His death was announced by his daughter via X on January 4, 2025. [5]

Filmography

References

  1. 広島市出身ボールドウィンさん思い出の味はくしタコ焼き
  2. Tokusatsu Newtype , 2005 issue
  3. Hyper Hobby, April 2013
  4. "VIDEO: The Tokusatsu Network Interviews Actor Robert Baldwin". 15 April 2014.
  5. "Kyoryuger's Robert Baldwin dead at 59". Rangercast. 4 January 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2025.