Biography
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.
Filmography
all 97
Movies 80
TV Shows 17
Narrator 3

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996)

Ultraman Zearth (1996)

Revive! Ultraman (1996)

Getting Any? (1995)

Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko (1993)

Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)

Run, Melos! (1992)

Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)

Black Rain (1989)

Ultraman: Terror on Route 87 (1989)

The Makioka Sisters (1983)

Suspicion (1982)

Karate Cop (1982)

Yuki (1981)

Shogun Assassin (1980)

The Tale of Jean Valjean (1979)

Immortal Kamen Rider Special (1979)

Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle (1979)

The House of Hanging (1979)

The 47 Ronins of Ako (1979)

Akio Jissoji's Ultraman (1979)

Queen Bee (1978)

Lullaby to Kill (1977)

The Inugami Family (1976)

The Kagestar: The Movie (1976)

The Kagestar (1976)

All Together! Seven Kamen Riders!! (1976)

Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie (1975)

Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie (1975)

Five Riders vs. King Dark (1974)

Kamen Rider X: The Movie (1974)

仮面ライダーX (1974)

Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants (1973)

Kamen Rider V3: The Movie (1973)

Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell (1972)

Ultraman Ace (1972)

Kamen Rider vs. Shocker (1972)

Kamen Rider (1971)

Vampires (1968)

Operation: Mystery (1968)

Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature (1967)

Ultraman (1966)

The Birth of Ultraman (1966)

Pleasures of the Flesh (1965)

宇宙少年ソラン (1965)

Kwaidan (1965)

Youth of the Beast (1963)

Intruders (1963)

Foundry Town (1962)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1930-09-06
Deathday1996-08-27 (65 years old)
Birth PlaceTokyo, Japan
CitizenshipsEmpire of Japan, Japan
Also Known AsShōji Kobayashi, Kobayashi Akiji
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