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…

  • Acting
  • Born 6 September 1930
  • Died 27 August 1996 (age 65)
  • Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan
  • 100 credits

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Most-watched Akiji Kobayashi films currently: Harakiri (1962), Kwaidan (1965), Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991), Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992), Shogun Assassin (1980).

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Selected TV credits: Kamen Rider (1971), Tales of the Bizarre (1990), Ultraman (1966), Professional Killers (1972), Kamen Rider X (1974).

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