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Akiji Kobayashi
Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan
Akiji Kobayashi (小林昭二, Kobayashi Akiji, September 6, 1930 – August 27, 1996), sometimes credited as Shōji Kobayashi, was a Japanese actor. He attended Nihon University College of…
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Akiji Kobayashi (小林昭二, Kobayashi Akiji, September 6, 1930 – August 27, 1996), sometimes credited as Shōji Kobayashi, was a Japanese actor. He attended Nihon University College of Art, but withdrew before completing his degree and joined the Haiyuza Theatre Company in 1949. He made his film debut with Satsujin Yogisha in 1952. He is best known in the West for portraying the role of Captain Toshio Muramatsu in the 1966-1967 television series, Ultraman. From 1983-84, he appeared in the popular television detective series Seibu Keisatsu. His other notable television role was Tōbei Tachibana ("Oya-san") in several series of the Kamen Rider franchise. He was one of Kon Ichikawa's favorite actors, appearing in 12 Ichikawa films. His final film appearance was Yatsuhaka-mura as Head of a Factory directed by Kon Ichikawa in 1996. He was the official dubbing artist of John Wayne and Richard Crenna. Kobayashi died of lung cancer in Yokohama on August 27, 1996, ten days before his 66th birthday.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
- 1997
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1996
The 8-Tomb Village
Movie
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1996
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion
Movie Senior sergeant
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1996
Ultraman Zearth
Movie Fisherman
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1996
Revive! Ultraman
Movie
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1995
Getting Any?
Movie Chief of World Defence Force
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1994
47 Ronin
Movie
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1994
Ie Naki Ko
TV show
- 1993
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1993
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
Movie Toubei Tachibana (voice)
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1992
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Movie Yuzo Tsuchiashi
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1992
Run, Melos!
Movie Dionysus II (voice)
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1991
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Movie Yuzo Tsuchiashi
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1991
Noh Mask Murders
Movie
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1990
Tales of the Bizarre
TV show
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1990
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Movie Detective
More credits
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1990
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
Movie Konton
- 1989
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1989
Black Rain
Movie Katayama
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1989
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87
Movie Toshio Muramatsu
- 1989
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1988
Kamen Norider
TV show Tobei Tachibana
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1986
Death Shadows
Movie
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1986
Desperate Pursuit
Movie Inoue
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1986
Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma
Movie Hanazuki
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1985
The Empty Table
Movie
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1983
Kojika Monogatari
TV show ペニー
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1983
The Makioka Sisters
Movie Seitaro Jinba
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1982
The Longest Tunnel
Movie
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1982
Lady on 6th Street: Taste of Honey
Movie Kodera
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1982
Suspicion
Movie Chief of Police, Ishihara
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1982
Karate Cop
Movie Asst Chief Fuji
- 1982
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1981
The Black Hood
Movie
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1981
Lonely Heart
Movie
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1981
Yuki
Movie Jinjii (voice)
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1980
Koto: The Ancient City
Movie
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1980
Shogun Assassin
Movie Lord Kurogawa
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1979
Seibu Keisatsu
TV show Minami Choutaro
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1979
The Tale of Jean Valjean
Movie Jean Valjean (voice)
