Biera was the stoker to the boiler on Gasparde's ship, the Salamander, though forced to do so to protect himself and Adelle Bascùd (who calls him 'Grandpa').  (source: One Piece wiki)

Luffy and crew arrive at the harbour of Anabaru. The local casino is holding a competition in which the winner will obtain a huge monetary reward if he reaches the finishing line first. Nami is elated and decides to participate in the competition. However, there is a conspiracy going behind the competition and the mastermind is an ex-military commander, Gasparde. His plan is to lure all the pirates to the military base and send them to their deaths. Luffy and gang have to overcome the numerous tests and tribulations along the way to complete this dead-end adventure. <br><br>
(Source: Anime News Network)

He was represented by Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society and after by Aoni Production.

He passed away on January 27, 2014 at the age of 82 due to ischemic heart disease or coronary artery disease.

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He is famous for the roles of Muten Roushi in Dragon Ball and for being the narrator of a good deal of Anime like: Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, and Saint Seiya.