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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.[1] He made his film debut with Satsujin Yogisha in 1952.[1]

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He is best known for portraying the role of Captain Toshio Muramatsu in the 1966-1967 television series, Ultraman.[2] From 1983-84, he appeared in popular television detective series Seibu Keisatsu. His other notable television role was Tōbei Tachibana ("Oya-san") in several series of the Kamen Rider franchise.[2] He was one of the Kon Ichikawa's favorite actors, appearing in 12 Ichikawa's films.[3] 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.[2]

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Partial filmography

Films

  • 1972: Daigoro vs. Goliath
  • 1973: Kamen Rider V3 the Movie as Tobei Tachibana
  • 1973: Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants as Tobei Tachibana
  • 1974: Karei-naru Ichizoku (1974)
  • 1974: Kamen Rider X the Movie as Tobei Tachibana
  • 1974: Kamen Rider X: Five Riders vs. King Dark as Tobei Tachibana
  • 1974: Hanuman pob Har Aimoddaeng
  • 1974: Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie as Tôbei Tachibana
  • 1975: Kamen Rider Stronger the Movie as Tôbei Tachibana
  • 1976: The Inugami Family as Kôkichi Inugami

Television

Dubbing

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