Biography
Susumu Kurobe (黒部 進, Kurobe Susumu) (born Takashi Yoshimoto (吉本 隆志, Yoshimoto Takashi); 22 October 1939) is a television, film and stage actor from Kurobe, Toyama, Japan, widely known for his portrayal of Shin Hayata, the first Ultraman in the titular character series, a role he has played since the original series in 1966 and many other times during the franchise. In 2005, he played chief Kenzo Tomioka in Ultraman Max.
He made his film debut with Akatsukino Gasho in 1963. After appearing Ultraman he turned into a villain actor and appeared in many jidaigeki dramas. His daughter, Takami Yoshimoto, is also an actress, who portrayed Rena Yanase in Ultraman Tiga (1996).
Filmography
all 73
Movies 60
TV Shows 13
Voice 6
Actor
Genge (2014)
Movie
Shin Hayata / Ultraman
Ultraman Saga (2012)
Movie
Shin Hayata / Ultraman (voice)
Ultraman Zero Side Story: Killer the Beatstar - Stage II: Oath of the Meteor (2011)
Movie
Shin Hayata / Ultraman (voice)
Ultraman Zero Side Story: Killer the Beatstar - Stage I: Universe of Steel (2011)
Movie
Ultraman (voice)
Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial (2010)
Movie
Ultraman (voice)
Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE II: The Emperor's Resurrection (2009)
Movie
Ultraman (voice)
Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE I: The Graveyard of Darkness (2009)
Movie
Shin Hayata
Superior Ultra 8 Brothers (2008)
Movie
Shin Hayata
Ultraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers (2006)
Movie
Chief Tomioka
Arthouse Ultraman (2005)
Movie
Kenzo Tomioka
Ultraman Max (2005)
TV
Toranosuke Inugami
稲垣吾郎の金田一耕助シリーズ (2004)
TV
Actor
ROUND1 (2003)
Movie
Night Watchman
Ultraman Zearth (1996)
Movie
Shin Hayata
Revive! Ultraman (1996)
Movie
Ultraman (voice)
Ultraman vs. Kamen Rider (1993)
Movie
Ryumoto Hosono
Denkou Choujin Gridman (1993)
TV
Munekata
The Skull Soldier (1992)
Movie
Professor Onikichi Kuroda
Special Rescue Police Winspector (1990)
TV
Shin Hayata
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87 (1989)
Movie
Navy Lieutenant B
The Revolt (1980)
Movie
Beroc
Megaloman (1979)
TV
Shin Hayata
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman (1979)
Movie
Crime Boss
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977)
TV
Hideomi Kuromatsu
Kamen Rider (1971)
TV
5.67
Omura Sobee
Goyokin (1969)
Movie
(uncredited)
Admiral Yamamoto (1968)
Movie
Kilaak Controlled Staffer (uncredited)
Destroy All Monsters (1968)
Movie
5.38
Kinsaburo Ayuzawa
Kill! (1968)
Movie
Navigator
Son of Godzilla (1967)
Movie
5.16
Shin Hayata
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature (1967)
Movie
Henchman
King Kong Escapes (1967)
Movie
Jyuro Kamiho
Rise Against the Sword (1966)
Movie
Shin Hayata
Ultraman (1966)
TV
Shin Hayata
The Birth of Ultraman (1966)
Movie
Military Leader
Adventure in Kigan Castle (1966)
Movie
Shigeo Kimura
Ultra Q (1966)
TV
Man of sunglasses
Ironfinger (1965)
Movie
He-Qing Cai
Key of Keys (1965)
Movie
Pvt. Goro
None But the Brave (1965)
Movie
Assassin with Mustache (uncredited)
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)
Movie
4.98
Kajimoto
The Naked Executive (1964)
Movie
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1939-10-22 (85 years old)
Height175-centimeter
ChildrenTakami Yoshimoto
CitizenshipsJapan
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