Akiji Kobayashi
Acting
- Born:
- 1930-09-06
- Died:
- 1996-08-27
- Place of birth:
- Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan
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.
Known For
Filmography
Master Swordsman Hirate Miki - Duel in Tone
The 8-Tomb Village
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion
Ultraman Zearth
Revive! Ultraman
Getting Any?
47 Ronin
Ie Naki Ko
Kogarashi Monjirō Returns
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Run, Melos!
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Noh Mask Murders
Tales of the Bizarre
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
Afternoon When Flowers Fell
Black Rain
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87
The Men Who Made Ultraman
Kamen Norider
Death Shadows
Desperate Pursuit
Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma
The Empty Table
Kojika Monogatari
The Makioka Sisters
The Longest Tunnel
Lady on 6th Street: Taste of Honey
Suspicion
Karate Cop
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
The Black Hood
Lonely Heart
Yuki
Koto: The Ancient City
Shogun Assassin
Western Police
The Tale of Jean Valjean
Immortal Kamen Rider Special
The Shogun Assassins
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
The House of Hanging
The 47 Ronins of Ako
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
Attack, Jun
Queen Bee
Fushoku no kōzō
Utamaro's World
Island of Hell
Lullaby to Kill
The Inugami Family
The Kagestar: The Movie
The Kagestar
All Together! Seven Kamen Riders!!
Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie
Kamen Rider Stronger
Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie
Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders