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.
Filmography (101 titles)
MovieMaster Swordsman Hirate Miki - Duel in Tone
1997
6.8MovieThe 8-Tomb Village
1996
7.5MovieGamera 2: Attack of Legion
Senior sergeant · 1996
7.5MovieUltraman Zearth
Fisherman · 1996
6.0MovieRevive! Ultraman
1996
5.7MovieGetting Any?
Chief of World Defence Force · 1995
7.4Movie47 Ronin
1994
7.0ShowIe Naki Ko
1994
7.5MovieKogarashi Monjirō Returns
1993
6.6MovieKamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
Toubei Tachibana (voice) · 1993
6.9MovieGodzilla vs. Mothra
Yuzo Tsuchiashi · 1992
6.0MovieRun, Melos!
Dionysus II (voice) · 1992
7.0MovieGodzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Yuzo Tsuchiashi · 1991
6.3MovieNoh Mask Murders
1991
7.8ShowTales of the Bizarre
1990
8.0MovieUltra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Detective · 1990
6.7MovieLike the Clouds, Like the Wind
Konton · 1990
8.0MovieAfternoon When Flowers Fell
1989
7.6MovieBlack Rain
Katayama · 1989
8.0MovieUltraman: Terror on Route 87
Toshio Muramatsu · 1989
10.0MovieThe Men Who Made Ultraman
1989
Kamen Norider
Tobei Tachibana · 1988
6.3MovieDeath Shadows
1986
10.0MovieDesperate Pursuit
Inoue · 1986
8.0MovieBakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma
Hanazuki · 1986
6.5MovieThe Empty Table
1985
9.0ShowKojika Monogatari
ペニー · 1983
7.4MovieThe Makioka Sisters
Seitaro Jinba · 1983
10.0MovieThe Longest Tunnel
1982
2.0MovieLady on 6th Street: Taste of Honey
Kodera · 1982