Guy Perryman

Perryman was born in Scotland on 2 February 1965 to English parents and was raised in Scotland, England, Singapore and Australia. His grandfather was jockey, trainer and breeder Richard Perryman winner of various classic British horse races.{{Cite web|title=Perryman, Richard – Jockeypedia|url=https://sites.google.com/site/jockeypedia/perryman-rica|access-date=31 October 2021|website=sites.google.com}}

Perryman started DJ'ing at a local university radio station at 16 year old.{{cite web|url=https://koetatsu.com/narrator/english/62guy.html|title=Guy Perryman（ガイ・ペリマン）|language=ja|website=Koetatsu}} From 1983 to 1990, he was a radio DJ and copywriter in Sydney.{{cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/gcjapan/entry-10092604787.html|title=ガイペリマン|language=ja|website=GC-Japan Daihyō Gumi Chako: Gaikoku-go Boisutarento Shozoku|publisher=Ameba}}

In 1990, Perryman went to Japan as the chief DJ of Virgin Megastores, and from 1996, started broadcasting at InterFM, hosting various programs and interviewing celebrities such as Paul McCartney, Sting, Nile Rodgers, Gwen Stefani and Coldplay as well as DJ'ing for Prince William's reception party during his visit to Japan in 2015.{{cite web|url=https://glenroyal.jp/journal/interview-24-guy-perryman/|title=ラジオDJの宝物を詰め込んだベストサイズのクラッチバッグ。|language=ja|website=Glenroyal of Scotland|date=27 June 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.interfm.co.jp/gps/|title=THE GUY PERRYMAN SHOW|website=InterFM|language=en, ja}}{{Cite web|title=Interview with Guy Perryman MBE|url=https://bccjapan.com/news/interview-with-guy-perryman-mbe/|access-date=31 October 2021|website=British Chamber of Commerce in Japan|language=en-US}} Perryman was the first radio DJ in Japan to broadcast live from Fuji Rock Festival at the second annual festival held in 1998 at Tokyo Bayside Square broadcasting from the Virgin Club Tent across Japan on Virgin Mega Station cable/satellite radio channel on CAN System.{{Cite web |title=1998.08.02 – Fuji Rock Festival, Tokyo, Japan « The Prodigy On Tour |url=http://www.theprodigyontour.com/?p=1190 |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=www.theprodigyontour.com}}

In 2013 and 2014, Perryman was the world's first person to regularly DJ live onboard commercial airline flights for Virgin Atlantic Airways between Tokyo and London.{{Cite web|title=Mile High DJ gives new meaning to being on air {{!}} radioinfo|url=https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/mile-high-dj-gives-new-meaning-being-air|access-date=23 August 2021|website=www.radioinfo.com.au|date=7 October 2013|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=DJ In The Sky With Virgin Atlantic|url=https://bccjapan.com/news/dj-in-the-sky-with-virgin-atlantic/|access-date=31 October 2021|website=British Chamber of Commerce in Japan|language=en-US}} In 2017, Perryman was appointed MBE by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his activities and contributions to British music in Japan.{{cite web|url=https://www.interfm.co.jp/dj/dj-detail/1|title=Guy Perryman|language=ja|website=InterFM}}{{Cite web|title=Page N1 {{!}} Supplement 61803, 31 December 2016 {{!}} London Gazette {{!}} The Gazette|url=https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/61803/supplement/N1|access-date=31 October 2021|website=www.thegazette.co.uk}} Perryman won Person of the Year award at the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, British Business Awards 2013.{{Cite web|title=BBA Winners 2008–2020|url=https://bccjapan.com/news/bba-winners-2008-2020/|access-date=9 November 2021|website=British Chamber of Commerce in Japan|language=en-US}} Perryman has hosted the morning radio show The Guy Perryman Show on InterFM 897 broadcast across Japan on Radiko since 2017.{{cite web|url=https://bangumi.org/radio_events/r_4689169|title=THE GUY PERRYMAN SHOW, Pt 1|language=en, ja|website=Bangumi}}

Perryman is voice narrator on programs for NHK World, including J-Flicks,{{Citation|title=J-FLICKS – Special Programs – TV Programs – NHK WORLD – English|url=https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/special/episode/202110090910/|language=en|access-date=31 October 2021}} Japanology Plus,{{Citation|title=Japanology Plus – TV {{!}} NHK WORLD-JAPAN Live & Programs|url=https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanologyplus/|language=en|access-date=31 October 2021}} and Zero Waste Life,{{Citation|title=Zero Waste Life – TV {{!}} NHK WORLD-JAPAN Live & Programs|url=https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/zerowaste/|language=en|access-date=7 November 2021}} and on promotion videos for corporate brands including Panasonic, Honda,{{Citation|title=Safety,the Honda way/Hondaの安全への想いについて|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgsPKsNU4Es|language=en|access-date=31 October 2021}} Sony, Uniqlo, Citizen,{{Citation|title=CITIZEN unveils Caliber 0200, its first new mechanical watch movement for 11 years.｜CITIZEN Watch|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUGX4HtZ3Dg|language=en|access-date=31 October 2021}} and Japan Imperial Palaces Guide app.{{Cite web|title=Imperial Palaces Guide|url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/imperial-palaces-guide/id1234070799|access-date=31 October 2021|website=App Store|language=en-US}} He is also a character voice actor in animations and games including Metal Gear Solid,{{Citation |last=Shida |first=Hidekuni |title=Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2456612/?ref_=nm_flmg_slf_1 |type=Documentary |publisher=Konami Computer Entertainment |access-date=24 July 2022}} Shenmue,{{Cite web |title=Shenmue (Video Game 1999) |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234713/fullcredits |access-date=24 July 2022 |website=IMDb}} Boktai,{{Citation |last=Nakamura |first=Ikuya |title=Zoku bokura no taiyô: Taiyô shônen Django |date=19 October 2004 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0415388/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_6 |type=Action |publisher=Konami Computer Entertainment |access-date=24 July 2022}} Detective Conan,{{Cite web|title=Guy Perryman|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1404237/|access-date=31 October 2021|website=IMDb}} and Hollywood film Road to the Sky.{{Citation |title=Road to the Sky (2015) – IMDb |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3837362/fullcredits |access-date=24 July 2022}}

In 2020, Perryman executive produced and re-wrote lyrics for the song Christmas Hummingbird by Japan-based British brothers singer-songwriter duo The Watanabes.{{Cite web |title=Christmas Hummingbird, by The Watanabes |url=https://thewatanabes.bandcamp.com/ |access-date=24 July 2022 |website=The Watanabes |language=en}} Since 2020, music for the soundtrack of the series Supersonic Cities written and produced by Perryman has been released, starting with the launch story Adventure 1 – Tokyotronica.{{Citation |title=Supersonic Cities Crewの「Where You're at (Tokyo) [SASUKE Mix] – Single」 |date=12 August 2020 |url=https://music.apple.com/jp/album/where-youre-at-tokyo-sasuke-mix-single/1564576753 |language=ja |access-date=24 July 2022}} For the 2022 New Year's Eve Countdown Perryman was the DJ at Park Hyatt Tokyo.{{cite web |date=4 November 2020 |title=パーク ハイアット 東京 「ピーク ラウンジ & バー」で過ごす大晦日「2021 COUNTDOWN LOUNGE」発売開始 |url=https://www.sankei.com/economy/news/201104/prl2011041006-n1.html |website=Sankei Shimbun |language=ja}}

Perryman has produced events in Tokyo including British Bonenkai series in 2012, 2013, 2014,{{Cite web|title=British Bonenkai 2014|url=https://www.wherevent.com/detail/Guy-Perryman-British-Bonenkai-2014|access-date=31 October 2021|website=www.wherevent.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=『BRITISH BONENKAI 2012 UKスタイルのパーティーを楽しもう！』|url=https://ameblo.jp/britain-park/entry-11421404478.html|access-date=31 October 2021|website=Britain Park – 英国政府観光庁 -|language=ja}} charity fund-raising series Black Card Cabaret in 2015, 2016, 2017,{{Cite web|last=savvytokyotop|date=28 January 2016|title=Party Like a Celebrity at the Black Card Cabaret|url=http://savvytokyo.com/party-like-a-celebrity-at-the-black-card-cabaret/,%20http://www.savvytokyo.com/party-like-a-celebrity-at-the-black-card-cabaret/,%20https://www.savvytokyo.com/party-like-a-celebrity-at-the-black-card-cabaret/|access-date=31 October 2021|website=Savvy Tokyo|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Black Card Cabaret: A Night in Monte Carlo {{!}} Things to do in Tokyo|url=https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/black-card-cabaret-a-night-in-monte-carlo|access-date=31 October 2021|website=Time Out Tokyo|language=en}} and Bridge Street Market, London themed Christmas market in Tokyo in 2016, 2017.{{Cite web|title=Market|url=https://bccjacumen.com/community/market-3/|access-date=7 November 2021|website=BCCJ Acumen|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=CO.,LTD|first=WATANABE &|date=15 November 2017|title=Bridge Street Market 2017 参加のお知らせ {{!}} ニュース|url=https://watanabe-int.co.jp/news/726/|access-date=7 November 2021|website=watanabe-int.co.jp|language=ja}}

Perryman has MC'd for the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, British Business Awards annual event since 2012.{{Cite web|date=19 November 2012|title=BCCJ 2012 British Business Awards|url=https://bccjacumen.com/bccj-2012-british-business-awards/|access-date=9 November 2021|website=BCCJ Acumen|language=en-US}} Perryman's music reviews and interviews have been published in magazines including the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan magazine Acumen,{{Cite web|title=Guy Perryman MBE|url=https://bccjacumen.com/contributor/guy-perryman/|access-date=31 October 2021|website=BCCJ Acumen|language=en-US}} Eyescream magazine in Japan,{{Cite web|title=EYESCREAM|url=https://eyescream.jp/|access-date=7 November 2021|website=EYESCREAM|language=ja}} and dDK magazine Singapore.

• Shenmue: The Movie (2001) – Tao Duo Ji

• Case Closed – Ricardo Valeira

• Guy Perryman Show (MegaNet, 2007–2009)
• Global Satellite (InterFM, 2009–2012)
• LHR – London Hit Radio (InterFM, 2012–2017)
• The Guy Perryman Show (InterFM, 2017–present)

• G-Saviour (2000)
• Shenmue (2000) – Tao Duo Ji, Ichiro Sakurada, Hitoshi Numakudo{{Cite web|title=Guy Perryman (visual voices guide)|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Guy-Perryman/|access-date=5 March 2022|website=behindthevoiceactors.com|language=en-US|type= A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information}}
• Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand (2003) – Master Otenko, Count
• Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django (2004) – Master Otenko, Ringo
• Tekken 5 (2004){{cite video game | developer=Namco | publisher=Namco Ltd. (Japan), Namco Hometek (North America), SCE (Europe) | scene=Closing credits, Voice Cast | title=Tekken 5}}
• Lunar Knights (2007) – Toasty, Margrave Rymer

• Fastening Days (2016) – George (ep. 2)
• Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes (2019) – Dark Lugiel

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• Virgin Megastore
• J-Wave
• Suzuki
• Subaru
• Sony
• Toshiba
• Panasonic
• Bridgestone
• Honda
• Marui
• Mitsubishi Motors
• Lotte Corporation

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