Yutaka Hirose (広瀬 裕, Hirose Yutaka, born August 4, 1962) is a Japanese actor and voice actor, widely known to international audiences for his work in the tokusatsu genre of television series, usually portraying villainous characters.
In 1986, he auditioned for the role of Jin/Red Flash in Choushinsei Flashman, instead being cast as the villain Wanda and proved to be highly popular.
Wanting a younger unknown, they instead gave Hirose a guest role earlier in the series.
Hirose became a favorite of writer Toshiki Inoue, who wrote him specifically his roles in Choujin Sentai Jetman, Gosei Sentai Dairanger, Choukou Senshi Changéríon and Kamen Rider Agito.
He has currently put acting on hold to focus on representing and managing a talent division agency.