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.
Acting
Movie
Harakiri
1962
Movie
Kwaidan
as (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
1965
Movie
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
as Yuzo Tsuchiashi
1991
Movie
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
as Narrator
1972
Movie
Godzilla vs. Mothra
as Yuzo Tsuchiashi
1992
Movie
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
as Nonaka Shôi
1959
Movie
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
as Ozunu Kurokuwa
1972
Movie
Shogun Assassin
as Lord Kurogawa
1980
Movie
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
as Narrator
1972
Movie
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
as Toubei Tachibana (voice)
1993
Movie
Black Rain
as Katayama
1989
Movie
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
as Senior sergeant
1996
TV
Kamen Rider
as Tobei Tachibana
1971
Movie
Youth of the Beast
as Tatsuo Nomoto
1963
Movie
Getting Any?
as Chief of World Defence Force
1995
TV
Ultraman
as Captain 'Cap' Toshio Muramatsu
1966
Movie
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
1972
Movie
The Makioka Sisters
as Seitaro Jinba
1983
Movie
This Transient Life
1970
Movie
The Inugami Family
as Kokichi Inugami
1976
Movie
Pleasures of the Flesh
as Mari's pimp
1965
Movie
Mandala
1971
Movie
47 Ronin
1994
Movie
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
as Konton
1990