Kenpachirō Satsuma

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Kenpachirō Satsuma

Acting May 27, 1947

Kagoshima, Japan

Kenpachirō Satsuma (薩摩剣八郎) was a Japanese actor and stuntman born as Yasuaki Maeda (前田靖昭) on May 27, 1947 in Kagoshima. He is known for portraying Godzilla on screen in various fi…

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The Return of Godzilla

The Return of Godzilla

7.2 1984 Movie
Godzilla vs. Biollante

Godzilla vs. Biollante

7.4 1989 Movie
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

7.8 1995 Movie
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

6.9 1991 Movie
Godzilla vs. Megalon

Godzilla vs. Megalon

6.2 1973 Movie
Godzilla vs. Hedorah

Godzilla vs. Hedorah

6.8 1971 Movie
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

6.7 1994 Movie
Godzilla vs. Mothra

Godzilla vs. Mothra

6.9 1992 Movie
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

7.3 1993 Movie
Godzilla vs. Gigan

Godzilla vs. Gigan

6.4 1972 Movie
Godzilla 1985

Godzilla 1985

6.8 1985 Movie
Pulgasari

Pulgasari

5.5 1986 Movie

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Kenpachirō Satsuma (薩摩剣八郎) was a Japanese actor and stuntman born as Yasuaki Maeda (前田靖昭) on May 27, 1947 in Kagoshima. He is known for portraying Godzilla on screen in various films between 1971, in Godzilla vs. Hedorah, and 1995, in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. He used the stage names Ryoma Kusaka (久坂龍馬) and Kengo Nakayama (中山剣吾) before settling on Kenpachiro Satsuma in 1984.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2019
    The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga

    Movie Self - Suit Actor

  2. 2018
    Den Ace 60

    Movie

  3. 2010
    Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Movie Himself

  4. 2008
    Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects

    Movie Himself

  5. 2004
    The Spirit of Godzilla

    Movie

  6. 2002
    Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell

    Movie Doctor

  7. 2001
    Blind Beast vs Killer Dwarf

    Movie

  8. 2000
    The Perverted Female President: The Widow's Sexual Desire

    Movie Mutsugoro

  9. 1999
    Japanese Hell

    Movie Ao oni (Blue Ogre)

  10. 1999
    New Office Lady: Boss's Prank

    Movie Police officer

  11. 1998
    MILF Hunting in the Sea of Trees

    Movie Detective

  12. 1998
    Godzilla, King of the Monsters

    Movie

  13. 1997
    Onsen Geisha Since Birth

    Movie Company president

  14. 1995
    Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

    Movie Godzilla

  15. 1994
    Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

    Movie Godzilla

  16. 1994
    Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon

    Movie

More credits
  1. 1994
    Monster Planet of Godzilla

    Movie Godzilla

  2. 1993
    Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

    Movie Gojira

  3. 1992
    Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Movie Gojira

  4. 1991
    Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

    Movie Godzilla

  5. 1989
    Godzilla vs. Biollante

    Movie Gojira

  6. 1986
    Hong Kil-dong

    Movie

  7. 1986
    Pulgasari

    Movie Pulgasari

  8. 1985
    Godzilla 1985

    Movie Godzilla (uncredited)

  9. 1984
    The Return of Godzilla

    Movie Godzilla

  10. 1981
    Station

    Movie

  11. 1981
    The Imperial Navy

    Movie

  12. 1979
    G.I. Samurai

    Movie Koizumi's Retainer

  13. 1973
    Godzilla vs. Megalon

    Movie Gigan

  14. 1972
    Thunder Mask

    TV show Thunder Mask (suit)

  15. 1972
    Godzilla vs. Gigan

    Movie Gigan (as Kengo Nakayama)

  16. 1971
    Godzilla vs. Hedorah

    Movie Hedorah (as Kengo Nakayama)

  17. 1941
    Life Begins at 61

    Movie Screenplay