Katsuji Mori

Katsuji Mori (森功至, born in Tokyo on July 10th, 1945) is a Japanese voice actor who provided voices for the Japanese narration of Thomas and Friends.

He is most famous for his roles of Ken the Eagle from "Gatchaman", Garma Zabi from "Mobile Suit Gundam", Professor Oak from "Pokemon", Nephrite from "Sailor Moon" Horace Slughorn from "Harry Potter", and Speed Racer (Go Mifune) from the original anime.

Voices

 * James (first - eighth seasons)
 * The Vet
 * Jeremiah Jobling (Bertie's Chase only)
 * Shunting Yards Manager (Gordon Takes Charge only)
 * Gordon's fireman (Wrong Road)
 * Guard (The Flying Kipper and Percy's Promise)

Songs

 * Thomas Anthem (performed)
 * Every Cloud has a Silver Lining (performed)
 * Harold the Helicopter (performed)
 * James the Really Splendid Engine (performed)
 * Never, Never, Never Give Up (performed)
 * Five New Engines in the Shed (performed)
 * The Red Balloon (performed)
 * Troublesome Trucks (performed)
 * The Whistle Song (performed)

Trivia

 * He played Paul McCartney in the Japanese version of "Yellow Submarine", making him one of the few international Thomas voice actors to have a connection with The Beatles.