Kinya Morikawa was a Japanese actor and voice actor active from the dawn of Japanese dubbing until his passing in 1989. He was born on March 17, 1932. His career spanned both on-screen and voice work, with his distinctive vocal performances making him a familiar presence to audiences.

Morikawa's voice acting career was extensive, with his work in foreign film and television dubbing being a significant part of his legacy. He was active from the early days of Japanese dubbing and became known as the primary Japanese voice actor for American actor Robert Duvall, providing the dubbed voice for his roles in numerous films. One of his most prominent dubbing roles was as Tom Hagen in the Japanese-language version of The Godfather. His other notable dubbing work included providing voices for actors in a wide range of films, such as The War of the Worlds, Easy Rider, and various other international productions.

In the realm of anime, Morikawa is known for his role as Captain Tetsuo Akiyama in the 1979 television series The Ultraman. This series was a landmark production as the first animated entry in Tsuburaya Productions' long-running Ultra Series. Morikawa voiced Captain Akiyama, the original leader of the Science Defense Squad, for the first 26 episodes of the series. His character was noted for his calm and intellectual leadership, earning the trust of his team members.

Beyond voice acting, Morikawa also worked as an on-screen actor, often appearing in supporting roles in television dramas. His credits include appearances in jidaigeki, or period dramas, such as Ken to Kaze to Komoriuta and Abarenbo Shogun. He also made guest appearances in other popular drama series of the era.

A notable achievement later in his career was his work as a narrator. He provided the narration for a mystery drama segment on the popular variety show Kun-chan no Doko Made Yaru no!?, where his distinctive narrative style endeared him to the Japanese public. Kinya Morikawa passed away on December 11, 1989.