Akiji Kobayashi
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Born on September 06, 1930 (94 years old)
Passed Away on August 27, 1996
From Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan
Known for Acting
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.
Cast Credits
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- 1996
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- 1986
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Immortal Kamen Rider Special
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Tobei Tachibana
1979
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
as
Captain Toshio Muramatsu
1979
The Tale of Jean Valjean
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Jean Valjean (voice)
1979
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
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Toshio Muramatsu
1979
The House of Hanging
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Sannosuke
1979
The Shogun Assassins
1979
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The 47 Ronins of Ako
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Hara Soemon
1979
Attack, Jun
1979
- 1978
- 1977
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974
- 1973
- 1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
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Narrator
1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
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Ozunu Kurokuwa
1972
Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
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Tobei Tachibana
1972
Daigoro vs. Goliath
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Hitoshi Suzuki
1972
Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell
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Tōbei Tachibana
1972
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
1972
The Pirates of Buban
1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
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Narrator
1972
Professional Killers
1972
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