Akiji Kobayashi
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.
Harakiri
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Movie pageKwaidan
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Movie pageGodzilla vs. King Ghidorah
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Movie pageGodzilla vs. Mothra
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Movie pageThe Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
as Nonaka ShôiKaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his...
Movie pageLone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
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Movie pageLone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
as Ozunu KurokuwaIn the second film of the Lone Wolf and Cub series, Ogami Itto battles a group of female ninja...
Movie pageGetting Any?
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Movie pageGamera 2: Attack of Legion
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Movie pageLone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
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Movie pageIsland of Hell
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Movie pageBlack Rain
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Movie pageThe Inugamis
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Movie pageThis Transient Life
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Movie pageKamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
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Movie pageHanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
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Movie page47 Ronin
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Movie pageMandala
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Movie pageYouth of the Beast
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Movie pageSuspicion
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Movie pageAkio Jissoji's Ultraman
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Movie pageThe Makioka Sisters
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Movie pageRun, Melos!
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Movie pageLike the Clouds, Like the Wind
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Movie pageQueen Bee
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Movie pageAll Together! Seven Kamen Riders!!
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Movie pageThe Pirates of Buban
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Movie pageDeath Shadows
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Movie pageNoh Mask Murders
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Movie pageGo Go Kamen Rider
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Movie pageKamen Rider Stronger: The Movie
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Movie pageThe Empty Table
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Movie pageThe Black Hood
as uncreditedA horse-riding samurai fights villains.
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Movie pageRevive! Ultraman
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Movie pageThe Tale of Jean Valjean
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Movie pageImmortal Kamen Rider Special
as Tobei TachibanaA TV special, centered on introduction of Skyrider.
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Movie pageウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生
as uncreditedVideo recording of a public event featuring Ultraman, held at the Suginami Public Hall in Tokyo...
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Movie pageThe Kagestar: The Movie
as Inspector TondaThe superhero The Kagestar fights the monsters of the Satan Empire.
Movie pageHana no furu gogo
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as Toshio MuramatsuIn this recorded stage debut of the original Ultraman, self-proclaimed world's number one kaiju...
Movie pageUltraman: Terror on Route 87
as Toshio MuramatsuTheatrical version of episode 20 of Ultraman (1966 TV series). An enormous bird-monster is...
Movie pageKamen Rider
as Tobei TachibanaTakeshi Hongo is a promising young man with a passion for motorcycle racing. However, his dreams...
TV Show pageTales of the Bizarre
as uncreditedInspired by American TV movies like "Hitchcock Theater" and "The Twilight Zone," the show...
TV Show pageProfessional Killers
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TV Show pageSabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
as uncreditedThe series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator traveling with the...
TV Show pageUltraman
as Captain 'Cap' Toshio MuramatsuHayata is a member of the Science Patrol, an organization tasked with investigating bizarre...
TV Show pageThe Kagestar
as Inspector Keibu TondaWhile rescuing his wealthy boss's daughter from kidnappers, Sugata Kageoh, struck by an electric...
TV Show pageIe Naki Ko
as uncredited"Don't pity me, just give me money." A smart little girl, Suzu, for the sake of her beloved sick...
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