Akiji Kobayashi

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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. 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...

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Kamen RiderSeries • 1971Tales of the BizarreSeries • 1990UltramanSeries • 1966HarakiriMovie • 1962Professional KillersSeries • 1972Attack, JunSeries • 1979Kamen RiderSeries • 1971Kamen Rider StrongerSeries • 1975Kojika MonogatariAnime • 1983Godzilla vs. MothraMovie • 1992The Human Condition II: Road to EternityMovie • 1959KwaidanMovie • 1965Godzilla vs. King GhidorahMovie • 1991The Makioka SistersMovie • 1983Youth of the BeastMovie • 1963The PornographersMovie • 1966The Inugami FamilyMovie • 1976Getting Any?Movie • 1995Shogun AssassinMovie • 1980Gamera 2: Advent of LegionMovie • 1996Black RainMovie • 1989Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River StyxMovie • 1972MandalaMovie • 197147 RoninMovie • 1994