Akiji Kobayashi

Akiji Kobayashi

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: Acting
Birthday: 1930-09-06
Place of Birth: Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan
Also Known As: Shōji Kobayashi, Kobayashi Akiji

Movies List of Akiji Kobayashi

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47 Ronin

1994 Movie
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Kwaidan

1965 Movie
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Youth of the Beast

1963 Movie
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Getting Any?

1995 Movie
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Godzilla vs. Mothra

1992 Movie
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Foundry Town

1962 Movie
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Go Go Kamen Rider

1971 Movie
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The Inugami Family

1976 Movie
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This Transient Life

1970 Movie
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Run, Melos!

1992 Movie
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Lullaby to Kill

1977 Movie
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Mandala

1971 Movie
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Harakiri

1962 Movie
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Black Rain

1989 Movie
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Intruders

1963 Movie
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The Longest Tunnel

1982 Movie
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Shogun Assassin

1980 Movie
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Death Shadows

1986 Movie
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Ultraman Zearth

1996 Movie
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Queen Bee

1978 Movie
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Daigoro vs. Goliath

1972 Movie
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Fight of the Gamblers

1963 Movie
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Internal Sleuth

1973 Movie
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Island of Hell

1977 Movie
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Lonely Heart

1981 Movie
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Prison Break

1969 Movie
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Karate Cop

1982 Movie
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Desperate Pursuit

1986 Movie
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Suspicion

1982 Movie
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The House of Hanging

1979 Movie
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Utamaro's World

1977 Movie
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The Black Hood

1981 Movie
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Noh Mask Murders

1991 Movie
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The Makioka Sisters

1983 Movie
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The Pirates of Buban

1972 Movie
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The Birth of Ultraman

1966 Movie
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Yuki

1981 Movie
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The Empty Table

1985 Movie
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Revive! Ultraman

1996 Movie
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Hana no furu gogo

1989 Movie
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花の降る午後

1989 Movie