Japanese actor
Akiji Kobayashi |
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| Born | (1930-09-06)September 6, 1930
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| Died | August 27, 1996(1996-08-27) (aged 65)
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| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice actor |
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| Years active | 1952–1996 |
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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.[1] He made his film debut with Satsujin Yogisha in 1952.[1]
He is best known for portraying the role of Captain Toshio Muramatsu in the 1966-1967 television series, Ultraman.[2] From 1983-84, he appeared in popular television detective series Seibu Keisatsu. His other notable television role was Tōbei Tachibana ("Oya-san") in several series of the Kamen Rider franchise.[2] He was one of the Kon Ichikawa's favorite actors, appearing in 12 Ichikawa's films.[3] 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.[2]
Partial filmography
Films
- 1972: Daigoro vs. Goliath
- 1973: Kamen Rider V3 the Movie as Tobei Tachibana
- 1973: Kamen Raidaa Bui Surii tai Desutoron Kaijin as Tobei Tachibana
- 1974: Karei-naru Ichizoku (1974)
- 1974: Kamen Rider X the Movie as Tobei Tachibana
- 1974: Kamen Raidâ X: Go-Nin Raidâ tai kingu Dâku as Tobei Tachibana
- 1974: Hanuman pob Har Aimoddaeng
- 1974: Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie as Tôbei Tachibana
- 1975: Kamen Rider Stronger the Movie as Tôbei Tachibana
- 1976: The Inugami Family as Kôkichi Inugami
Television
Dubbing
Notes
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