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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.
As actor
Master Swordsman Hirate Miki - Duel in Tone
Ultraman Zearth
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Revive! Ultraman
The 8-Tomb Village
Getting Any?
47 Ronin
Kogarashi Monjirō Returns
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Run, Melos!
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Noh Mask Murders
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
The Men Who Made Ultraman
Black Rain
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87
Afternoon When Flowers Fell
Death Shadows
Desperate Pursuit
Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma
The Empty Table
The Makioka Sisters
The Longest Tunnel
Karate Cop
Suspicion
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
Lady on 6th Street: Taste of Honey
Lonely Heart