Shin'ya Ôwada was born on 25 October 1947 in Fukui, Japan. He is an actor and writer, known for Kyôryû wo horô! (2013), Riyû (2004) and Gojira Mosura Kingu Gidora Daikaijû sôkôgeki (2001). He has been married to Michiko Godai since 1980. They have two children.