Akiji Kobayashi
Acting
1930-09-06 · 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 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.
movieMaster Swordsman Hirate Miki - Duel in Tone
as · 1997 · 0.0
movieThe 8-Tomb Village
as · 1996 · 6.8
movieGamera 2: Attack of Legion
as Senior sergeant · 1996 · 7.5
movieUltraman Zearth
as Fisherman · 1996 · 7.5
movieRevive! Ultraman
as · 1996 · 6.0
movieGetting Any?
as Chief of World Defence Force · 1995 · 5.7
movie47 Ronin
as · 1994 · 7.4
tvIe Naki Ko
as · 1994 · 7.0
movieKogarashi Monjirō Returns
as · 1993 · 7.5
movieKamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
as Toubei Tachibana (voice) · 1993 · 6.6
movieGodzilla vs. Mothra
as Yuzo Tsuchiashi · 1992 · 6.9
movieRun, Melos!
as Dionysus II (voice) · 1992 · 6.0
movieGodzilla vs. King Ghidorah
as Yuzo Tsuchiashi · 1991 · 7.0
movieNoh Mask Murders
as · 1991 · 6.3
tvTales of the Bizarre
as · 1990 · 7.8
movieUltra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
as Detective · 1990 · 8.0
movieLike the Clouds, Like the Wind
as Konton · 1990 · 6.7
movieAfternoon When Flowers Fell
as · 1989 · 8.0
movieBlack Rain
as Katayama · 1989 · 7.6
movieUltraman: Terror on Route 87
as Toshio Muramatsu · 1989 · 8.0
movieThe Men Who Made Ultraman
as · 1989 · 10.0
tvKamen Norider
as Tobei Tachibana · 1988 · 0.0
movieDeath Shadows
as · 1986 · 6.3
movieDesperate Pursuit
as Inoue · 1986 · 10.0