Akiji Kobayashi Photo

Akiji Kobayashi

Acting

4.4 Popularity Sep 06, 1930 (65 years old) 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 fil...

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.

Filmography 96

1996
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion Movie

as Senior sergeant

1996
Ultraman Zearth Movie

as Fisherman

1995
Getting Any? Movie

as Chief of World Defence Force

1994
1994
1993
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko Movie

as Toubei Tachibana (voice)

1992
Godzilla vs. Mothra Movie

as Yuzo Tsuchiashi

1992
Run, Melos! Movie

as Dionysus II (voice)

1991
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Movie

as Yuzo Tsuchiashi

1989
Black Rain Movie

as Katayama

1989
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87 Movie

as Toshio Muramatsu

Photos 1

Akiji Kobayashi Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday September 06, 1930 (65 years old)
Died August 27, 1996
Place of Birth Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan
Also Known As Shōji Kobayashi, Kobayashi Akiji
Years Active 1959 - 1997
Popularity 4.4
Career Stats
96 Total Credits
80 Movie Roles
16 TV Roles
1 Photos