Akiji Kobayashi
Acting
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.
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
as Ozunu Kurokuwa
Age 41 (now 65)
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
as Toubei Tachibana (voice)
Age 62 (now 65)
Master Swordsman Hirate Miki - Duel in Tone
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
as Toubei Tachibana (voice)
Age 62 (now 65)
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
as Detective
Age 59 (now 65)
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87
as Toshio Muramatsu
Age 58 (now 65)
Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma
as Hanazuki
Age 55 (now 65)
Lady on 6th Street: Taste of Honey
as Kodera
Age 52 (now 65)
Immortal Kamen Rider Special
as Tobei Tachibana
Age 49 (now 65)
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
as Toshio Muramatsu
Age 48 (now 65)
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
as Captain Toshio Muramatsu
Age 48 (now 65)
All Together! Seven Kamen Riders!!
as Tōbei Tachibana
Age 45 (now 65)
Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie
as Tôbei Tachibana
Age 44 (now 65)
Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie
as Tōbei Tachibana
Age 44 (now 65)
Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders
as Tobei Tachibana (archive footage)
Age 44 (now 65)
Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants
as Tobei Tachibana
Age 42 (now 65)
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
as Narrator
Age 42 (now 65)
Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell
as Tōbei Tachibana
Age 41 (now 65) Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
as Ozunu Kurokuwa
Age 41 (now 65)
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
as Narrator
Age 41 (now 65)
Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters
as Captain Takamura
Age 41 (now 65)
Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 5 - The Mystery of the Skull Wife
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
as Capt. Toshio Muramatsu
Age 36 (now 65)
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
as Nonaka Shôi
Age 29 (now 65)
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Also Known As
Shōji Kobayashi, Kobayashi Akiji
IMDB
nm0461983