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Akiji Kobayashi

Akiji Kobayashi

Actor · Born 1930-09-06 · Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan

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Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Harakiri (1962)
  2. Kwaidan (1965) — (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
  3. Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) — Yuzo Tsuchiashi
  4. Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) — Narrator
  5. Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) — Yuzo Tsuchiashi
  6. The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity (1959) — Nonaka Shôi
  7. Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx (1972) — Ozunu Kurokuwa
  8. Shogun Assassin (1980) — Lord Kurogawa
  9. Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (1972) — Narrator
  10. Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko (1993) — Toubei Tachibana (voice)
  11. Black Rain (1989) — Katayama
  12. Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) — Senior sergeant
  13. Kamen Rider (1971) — Tobei Tachibana
  14. Youth of the Beast (1963) — Tatsuo Nomoto
  15. Getting Any? (1995) — Chief of World Defence Force
  16. Ultraman (1966) — Captain 'Cap' Toshio Muramatsu
  17. Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice (1972)
  18. The Pornographers (1966) — Man at the Party
  19. The Makioka Sisters (1983) — Seitaro Jinba
  20. This Transient Life (1970)
  21. The Inugami Family (1976) — Kokichi Inugami
  22. Pleasures of the Flesh (1965) — Mari's pimp
  23. Mandala (1971)
  24. 47 Ronin (1994)
  25. Like the Clouds, Like the Wind (1990) — Konton
  26. Lullaby to Kill (1977) — Koreya Kusakabe (manager)
  27. Death Shadows (1986)
  28. Run, Melos! (1992) — Dionysus II (voice)
  29. Ultraman Zearth (1996) — Fisherman
  30. Foundry Town (1962) — Hei-san
  31. The Shogun Assassins (1979)
  32. Suspicion (1982) — Chief of Police, Ishihara
  33. Utamaro's World (1977)
  34. Yuki (1981) — Jinjii (voice)
  35. Queen Bee (1978) — Detective Kogure
  36. The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979) — Jean Valjean (voice)
  37. Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature (1967) — Capt. Toshio Muramatsu
  38. Operation: Mystery (1968) — Taizo Machida
  39. Akio Jissoji's Ultraman (1979) — Captain Toshio Muramatsu
  40. Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars (1990) — Detective