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Susumu Kurobe

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1939-10-22 (84 years old)

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 66

Movies 55

Susumu Kurobe

Biography

Filmography

all 66

Movies 55

TV Shows 11

Voice 6

The Locked Room Murders SP (2014)

Ultraman Saga (2012)

Ultraman Zero Side Story: Killer the Beatstar - Stage II: Oath of the Meteor (2011)

Ultraman Zero Side Story: Killer the Beatstar - Stage I: Universe of Steel (2011)

Into the White Night (2011)

Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial (2010)

Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE II: The Emperor's Resurrection (2009)

Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie (2009)

Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE I: The Graveyard of Darkness (2009)

Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth (2009)

Jikuu Keisatsu Hyperion (2009)

The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit (2008)

Superior Ultra 8 Brothers (2008)

Reigo: King of the Sea Monsters (2008)

Ultraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers (2006)

Ultraman Monster Legend: The 40 Year Old Truth (2005)

Arthouse Ultraman (2005)

Ultraman Max (2005)

MURAMASA Chapter 3: Puppet (2005)

MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening (2004)

MURAMASA Chapter 2: The Power of Words (2004)

稲垣吾郎の金田一耕助シリーズ (2004)

The King of Minami 23 (2003)

New Gokudo: Legend Three Dragons 2 (2000)

Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow (1997)

Legend of the Devil (1996)

Revive! Ultraman (1996)

Ultraman vs. Kamen Rider (1993)

Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)

The Skull Soldier (1992)

Special Rescue Exceedraft (1992)

Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars (1990)

Special Rescue Police Winspector (1990)

The Men Who Made Ultraman (1989)

Kawasaki Vice Squad (1983)

Pro Hunter (1981)

The Revolt (1980)

Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle (1979)

Megaloman (1979)

Akio Jissoji's Ultraman (1979)

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977)

Human Revolution II (1976)

Kamen Rider (1971)

Latitude Zero (1969)

Goyokin (1969)

Admiral Yamamoto (1968)

Destroy All Monsters (1968)

Kill! (1968)

Son of Godzilla (1967)

Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature (1967)

King Kong Escapes (1967)

Rise Against the Sword (1966)

What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966)

Ultraman (1966)

ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生 (1966)

The Birth of Ultraman (1966)

Adventure in Kigan Castle (1966)

Ultra Q (1966)

Ironfinger (1965)

Key of Keys (1965)

Beast Alley (1965)

The Retreat from Kiska (1965)

None But the Brave (1965)

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)

The Naked Executive (1964)

Trap of Suicide Kilometer (1964)

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Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1939-10-22 (84 years old)

Birth PlaceKurobe, Japan

Height175-centimeter

ウルトラマン前夜祭ウルトラマン誕生 (1966)

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1939-10-22 (84 years old)

Birth Place
Kurobe, Japan

Height
175-centimeter

Children
Takami Yoshimoto

Citizenships
Japan

Also Known As
黒部進