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.

Name Akiji Kobayashi
Age 93 years 8 month 13 days old
Born Place Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan
Birthday 1930-09-06
Death 1996-08-27

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Akiji Kobayashi Age in 2024 is 93 years 8 month 13 days old

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Birthday of Akiji Kobayashi was 1930-09-06

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Gender of Akiji Kobayashi was Male

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Akiji Kobayashi was died on 1996-08-27

5. What was nick name of Akiji Kobayashi ?

Nick name of Akiji Kobayashi was 小林昭二,Shōji Kobayashi,Kobayashi Akiji

6. Where Akiji Kobayashi was born?

Akiji Kobayashi was born in Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan

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