Konta is a Japanese voice actor and musician born on July 25, 1960, in Tokyo. His career is notable for its foundation in the music industry before expanding into acting and voice work. He first gained prominence as the vocalist and straight soprano saxophone player for the influential rock band BARBEE BOYS, which debuted in 1984 and became famous for its twin-vocal style with singer Kyoko. Following the band's disbandment in 1992, Konta launched a solo music career the next year while simultaneously pursuing acting, a field he had been interested in since his youth when he was involved in underground theater.

In the realm of voice acting, Konta is recognized for several key roles in anime. He voiced the character Gelshark in the 2000 anime series Transformers: Car Robot, which is known internationally as Transformers: Robots in Disguise. He also provided the voice for Rishid Ishtar in the long-running series Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters and appeared in the OVA Read or Die. Beyond these, his filmography includes a role in the video game Lollipop Chainsaw.

Information on recurring collaborations with specific directors or studios is limited, but his work spans multiple major anime productions. His career is marked by a versatility that extends beyond voice acting. In addition to his music and voice roles, he has maintained an active career as a stage and screen actor, with television credits including the NHK drama Escapee and the morning serial drama Dr. Kenji. He has also worked extensively as a narrator for commercials and is proficient in playing several musical instruments, including the saxophone, guitar, piano, and violin.