Ryo Kurosawa was a prominent Japanese voice actor, narrator, and actor, born Hironori Ikeda on October 21, 1930, in Wakayama City, Japan. He passed away on November 9, 2011. His path to the entertainment industry was circuitous; after attending several universities without graduating, he gained experience with theatrical groups and talent agencies before joining the NHK Tokyo Radio Drama Company. He made his debut starring in the NHK radio drama Fuefuki Doji and subsequently worked as a freelance voice actor.

Kurosawa is best known for his extensive work in dubbing foreign films and television series, a field in which he was a leading figure from the 1960s through the 1970s. He was the regular Japanese dub voice for actor Gary Cooper, providing the voice for nearly all of his films. One of his most celebrated and popular roles was dubbing the Canadian cooking show host Graham Kerr in The Galloping Gourmet, known in Japan as Sekai no Ryori Sho, where his ad-libs and witty delivery became widely beloved.

Within anime and related genres, Kurosawa notably voiced Captain Nemo in two different productions: the live-action film Kaitei Daisensō and the anime series Kaitei Daisensō - Ai no 20,000 Miles. This was a unique piece of casting, as the two productions featured different stories but the same character. He also dubbed numerous lead roles in popular American television series of the era, including Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in 77 Sunset Strip and The F.B.I.

Beyond voice acting, Kurosawa was a versatile talent. He was a highly sought-after narrator, providing the voice for numerous television dramas like the period piece Ōedo Sōsamō and many television commercials. He also worked as a television host, a singer of commercial jingles, and a stage performer. His contributions were recognized with multiple industry awards, including technical and talent awards from the ACC CM Festival and the Prime Minister's Award.

Later in his career, Kurosawa focused on narration and dedicated himself to nurturing new talent. He ran a voice-acting school that produced well-known voice actors such as Norio Wakamoto and Akira Murayama. He continued to work as a narrator for the long-running BS Nittele program BS Nippon Kokoro no Uta until his death from heart failure at the age of 81. His legacy is that of a foundational figure in Japanese voice acting, celebrated for his distinctive voice and his impact on both the craft and its future practitioners.