★ HOW OLD IS MASAHIRO KOBAYASHI?
Masahiro Kobayashi is 55 years old, born May 16, 1971 in Japan · Taurus.
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★ LEDE
About
Masahiro Kobayashi voiced iconic video game characters across two decades of Japanese acting. Born in Hokkaido on May 16, 1971, he joined the Seinenza Theater Company in 1995 and became known for voicing Barret Wallace and Ryid Uruk in the Final Fantasy series. He retired from acting after Final Fantasy VII Remake's release. As a Taurus, he's grounded in craft over flash.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Masahiro Kobayashi is a retired Japanese actor and voice actor from Yakumo, Hokkaido. Born May 16, 1971, he trained at the Seinenza Theater Company starting in 1995. His career centered on voice acting for video games, where he voiced Barret Wallace and Ryid Uruk across the Final Fantasy franchise. He stepped back from the industry following Final Fantasy VII Remake's release. Actors in Japan typically work across stage, film, television, and voice performance, blending traditional theater training with modern digital media. Kobayashi's grounded Taurus nature—born mid-May—often aligns with performers who prioritize depth over publicity. His life-path number 3 suggests creative expression through voice and collaborative ensemble work.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Kobayashi enrolled in the Seinenza Theater Company in 1995, marking the beginning of his professional acting career. No earlier biographical details are documented in available sources.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- He voiced Barret Wallace, one of the deuteragonists of Final Fantasy VII, across multiple releases including Final Fantasy VII Remake.
- His training ground was the Seinenza Theater Company, a Tokyo-based ensemble focused on contemporary and classical drama.
- He is from Yakumo, Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost major island.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Masahiro Kobayashi gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheress
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Masahiro Kobayashi?
- Masahiro Kobayashi is 55 years old (born May 16, 1971).
- When is Masahiro Kobayashi's birthday?
- Masahiro Kobayashi was born on May 16, 1971.
- What is Masahiro Kobayashi's zodiac sign?
- Masahiro Kobayashi is a Taurus, born May 16, 1971.
- What is Masahiro Kobayashi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Masahiro Kobayashi was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Masahiro Kobayashi from?
- Masahiro Kobayashi is from Japan.
- What does Masahiro Kobayashi do?
- Masahiro Kobayashi is a actor.
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