Ryan Drees

No.3843

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Height：167 cm Bust：109cm Waist：98cm Hips：105cm Shoe Size：26.5cm Hair：Dark Brown Eyes：Blue Languages：English / Japanese Nationality：United States

Field of Activity： Actor Narrator / Voice Actor

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Manager’s Note

Ryan is one of the most versatile American actors active in Japan, known for his quick wit and adaptability.
In addition to his on-camera work, he has extensive experience as a narrator and voice actor, showcasing his broad range of talent across various media.

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Profile Summary
A versatile American actor and professional narrator/voice talent with a strong background in both English and Japanese. Holds a CPA license and an MBA, demonstrating precision and professionalism alongside creative expertise. Experienced in television, radio, commercial work, corporate videos, stage, music videos, and film. Fluent in English and Japanese (JLPT N1), with additional skills in dialects, translation, and live commentary.

Education & Certifications
B.S., Accounting – North Dakota State University
MBA – Minnesota State University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), USA
JLPT N1 – Japanese Language Proficiency

Skills & Hobbies
Voice-over & narration (commercial, corporate, educational, documentary)
Acting for TV, film, stage, and music videos
Translation and interpretation
Sports: Baseball, American Football, Basketball
Interests: Film, travel

Selected Credits

Narration / Voice-Over
Television & Radio
NHK Eigo de Asobo
NHK World Interactive
NHK Business English
NHK Documentaries
Benesse Shimajiro

Commercials
Morinaga Bifidus Yogurt
Bourbon
Kirin Afternoon Tea
Toyota NOAH & AQUA
Meiji Yoguret High Lemon
au Santaro series (3TARO BEGINS, Hollywood movie, 2041 release)
AEON / AEON Mall
Toshiba Human Smart Community
Casio G-SHOCK
Sony 4D Focus
FONINES
Santen Pharmaceutical Sante 40 Series

Corporate / VP
ANA (All Nippon Airways)
JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
Yamaha Motor Group
Mizuho Bank
Shadow Narration / Off-Camera Narration
Miss International World Pageant 2022 & 2023

Acting Experience

Commercials
Horikawa Sangyo Enecle
Midori Anzen
Stand By Me Doraemon TV Spots (60-sec, Time Furoshiki / Ankipan versions)
Café Restaurant Gusto
Sato Pharmaceutical Yunker
Kansai Electric Power
Staff Service

Music Videos
BiSH MONSTERS
BiSH presents FROM DUSK TiLL DAWN
Golden Bomber 101st Curse ("Memeshikute Curse" version)

Stage
NHK Minyoudamashii – Captain & Landlord roles
Off The Map
Glengarry Glen Ross
Death of a Salesman
The Nerd
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Film
Eien no 1-Pun – Bob
Judge!
Watashi wa Kai ni Naritai
Stand By Me Doraemon
Still Life
Dope Sick (Short)
The Missing Frame (Short)
Available Immediately (Short)
The Final Straw (Short)
Stuffed (Short)