Portrait of Akiji Kobayashi

Akiji Kobayashi

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Sep 06 1930
Birthplace: Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan

Death: Tue, Aug 27 1996
Akiji Kobayashi is 65 years old
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Poster of Master Swordsman Hirate Miki - Duel in Tone
Master Swordsman Hirate Miki - Duel in Tone
Akiji Kobayashi would have been no older than
65 in Master Swordsman Hirate Miki - Duel in Tone
Wed, Sep 17 1997
Poster of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Akiji Kobayashi was
65 in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
as 'Senior sergeant'.
Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of Revive! Ultraman
Revive! Ultraman
Akiji Kobayashi was
65 in Revive! Ultraman
Sat, Mar 09 1996
Poster of Ultraman Zearth
Ultraman Zearth
Akiji Kobayashi was
65 in Ultraman Zearth
as 'Fisherman'.
Sat, Mar 09 1996
Poster of Getting Any?
Getting Any?
Akiji Kobayashi was
64 in Getting Any?
as 'Chief of World Defence Force'.
Sat, Feb 11 1995
Poster of 47 Ronin
47 Ronin
Akiji Kobayashi was
64 in 47 Ronin
Sat, Oct 22 1994
Poster of Kogarashi Monjirō Returns
Kogarashi Monjirō Returns
Akiji Kobayashi was
63 in Kogarashi Monjirō Returns
Sat, Nov 20 1993
Poster of Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
Akiji Kobayashi was
62 in Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
as 'Toubei Tachibana (voice)'.
Sun, Jan 24 1993
Poster of Godzilla vs. Mothra
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Akiji Kobayashi was
62 in Godzilla vs. Mothra
as 'Yuzo Tsuchiashi'.
Sat, Dec 12 1992
Poster of Run, Melos!
Run, Melos!
Akiji Kobayashi was
61 in Run, Melos!
as 'Dionysus II (voice)'.
Sat, Jul 25 1992
Poster of Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Akiji Kobayashi was
61 in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
as 'Yuzo Tsuchiashi'.
Sat, Dec 14 1991
Poster of Noh Mask Murders
Noh Mask Murders
Akiji Kobayashi was
60 in Noh Mask Murders
Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Akiji Kobayashi was
59 in Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
as 'Detective'.
Sat, Apr 14 1990
Poster of Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
Akiji Kobayashi was
59 in Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
as 'Konton'.
Wed, Mar 21 1990
Poster of Hana no furu gogo
Hana no furu gogo
Akiji Kobayashi was
59 in Hana no furu gogo
Sat, Oct 07 1989
Poster of Black Rain
Black Rain
Akiji Kobayashi was
58 in Black Rain
as 'Katayama'.
Sat, May 13 1989
Poster of Ultraman: Terror on Route 87
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87
Akiji Kobayashi was
58 in Ultraman: Terror on Route 87
as 'Toshio Muramatsu'.
Fri, Apr 28 1989
Poster of The Men Who Made Ultraman
The Men Who Made Ultraman
Akiji Kobayashi was
58 in The Men Who Made Ultraman
Tue, Mar 21 1989
Poster of Death Shadows
Death Shadows
Akiji Kobayashi was
56 in Death Shadows
Sat, Sep 20 1986
Poster of Desperate Pursuit
Desperate Pursuit
Akiji Kobayashi was
55 in Desperate Pursuit
as 'Inoue'.
Sat, May 17 1986
Poster of Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma
Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma
Akiji Kobayashi was
55 in Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma
as 'Hanazuki'.
Sat, Jan 25 1986
Poster of The Empty Table
The Empty Table
Akiji Kobayashi was
55 in The Empty Table
Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of The Makioka Sisters
The Makioka Sisters
Akiji Kobayashi was
52 in The Makioka Sisters
as 'Seitaro Jinba'.
Sat, May 21 1983
Poster of The Longest Tunnel
The Longest Tunnel
Akiji Kobayashi was
52 in The Longest Tunnel
Sat, Oct 16 1982
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Akiji Kobayashi was
52 in Suspicion
as 'Chief of Police, Ishihara'.
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Karate Cop
Karate Cop
Akiji Kobayashi was
51 in Karate Cop
as 'Asst Chief Fuji'.
Sat, Apr 17 1982
Poster of Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
Akiji Kobayashi was
51 in Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
Fri, Feb 26 1982
Poster of The Black Hood
The Black Hood
Akiji Kobayashi was
51 in The Black Hood
Thu, Dec 03 1981
Poster of Lonely Heart
Lonely Heart
Akiji Kobayashi was
51 in Lonely Heart
Sat, Oct 10 1981
Poster of Yuki
Yuki
Akiji Kobayashi was
50 in Yuki
as 'Jinjii (voice)'.
Sun, Aug 09 1981
Poster of Koto: The Ancient City
Koto: The Ancient City
Akiji Kobayashi was
50 in Koto: The Ancient City
Sat, Dec 20 1980
Poster of Shogun Assassin
Shogun Assassin
Akiji Kobayashi was
50 in Shogun Assassin
as 'Lord Kurogawa'.
Tue, Nov 11 1980
Poster of The Tale of Jean Valjean
The Tale of Jean Valjean
Akiji Kobayashi was
49 in The Tale of Jean Valjean
as 'Jean Valjean (voice)'.
Sat, Sep 15 1979
Poster of Immortal Kamen Rider Special
Immortal Kamen Rider Special
Akiji Kobayashi was
49 in Immortal Kamen Rider Special
as 'Tobei Tachibana'.
Sat, Sep 08 1979
Poster of Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
Akiji Kobayashi was
48 in Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
as 'Toshio Muramatsu'.
Sat, Jul 21 1979
Poster of The House of Hanging
The House of Hanging
Akiji Kobayashi was
48 in The House of Hanging
as 'Sannosuke'.
Sat, May 26 1979
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
Akiji Kobayashi was
48 in Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
as 'Captain Toshio Muramatsu'.
Sat, Mar 17 1979
Poster of Queen Bee
Queen Bee
Akiji Kobayashi was
47 in Queen Bee
as 'Detective Kogure'.
Sat, Feb 11 1978
Poster of Island of Hell
Island of Hell
Akiji Kobayashi was
46 in Island of Hell
as 'Takezo'.
Sat, Aug 27 1977
Poster of Lullaby to Kill
Lullaby to Kill
Akiji Kobayashi was
46 in Lullaby to Kill
as 'Koreya Kusakabe (manager)'.
Sat, Apr 02 1977
Poster of Utamaro's World
Utamaro's World
Akiji Kobayashi was
46 in Utamaro's World
Sun, Feb 20 1977
Poster of The Inugamis
The Inugamis
Akiji Kobayashi was
46 in The Inugamis
as 'Kokichi Inugami'.
Sat, Oct 16 1976
Poster of The Kagestar: The Movie
The Kagestar: The Movie
Akiji Kobayashi was
45 in The Kagestar: The Movie
as 'Inspector Tonda'.
Sun, Jul 18 1976
Poster of All Together! Seven Kamen Riders!!
All Together! Seven Kamen Riders!!
Akiji Kobayashi was
45 in All Together! Seven Kamen Riders!!
as 'Tōbei Tachibana'.
Sat, Jan 03 1976
Poster of Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie
Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie
Akiji Kobayashi was
44 in Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie
as 'Tôbei Tachibana'.
Sat, Jul 26 1975
Poster of Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie
Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie
Akiji Kobayashi was
44 in Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie
as 'Tōbei Tachibana'.
Fri, Mar 21 1975
Poster of Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders
Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders
Akiji Kobayashi was
44 in Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders
as 'Tobei Tachibana'.
Sat, Mar 15 1975
Poster of Five Riders vs. King Dark
Five Riders vs. King Dark
Akiji Kobayashi was
43 in Five Riders vs. King Dark
as 'Tobei Tachibana'.
Thu, Jul 25 1974
Poster of Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants
Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants
Akiji Kobayashi was
42 in Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants
as 'Tobei Tachibana'.
Wed, Jul 18 1973
Poster of Internal Sleuth
Internal Sleuth
Akiji Kobayashi was
42 in Internal Sleuth
Sat, Apr 21 1973
Poster of Kamen Rider V3: The Movie
Kamen Rider V3: The Movie
Akiji Kobayashi was
42 in Kamen Rider V3: The Movie
as 'Tōbei Tachibana'.
Fri, Mar 16 1973
Poster of Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
Akiji Kobayashi was
42 in Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
Sat, Dec 30 1972
Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
Akiji Kobayashi was
42 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Dec 30 1972
Poster of Daigoro vs. Goliath
Daigoro vs. Goliath
Akiji Kobayashi was
42 in Daigoro vs. Goliath
as 'Hitoshi Suzuki'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell
Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell
Akiji Kobayashi was
41 in Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell
as 'Tōbei Tachibana'.
Sun, Jul 16 1972
Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
Akiji Kobayashi was
41 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
as 'Ozunu Kurokuwa'.
Sat, Apr 22 1972
Poster of Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
Akiji Kobayashi was
41 in Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
as 'Tobei Tachibana'.
Fri, Mar 17 1972
Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
Akiji Kobayashi was
41 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of The Pirates of Buban
The Pirates of Buban
Akiji Kobayashi was
41 in The Pirates of Buban
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters
Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters
Akiji Kobayashi was
41 in Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters
as 'Captain Takamura'.
Sun, Dec 12 1971
Poster of Mandala
Mandala
Akiji Kobayashi was
41 in Mandala
Sat, Sep 11 1971
Poster of Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 5 - The Mystery of the Skull Wife
Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 5 - The Mystery of the Skull Wife
Akiji Kobayashi was
40 in Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 5 - The Mystery of the Skull Wife
Sun, Aug 01 1971
Poster of Go Go Kamen Rider
Go Go Kamen Rider
Akiji Kobayashi was
40 in Go Go Kamen Rider
as 'Tobei Tachibana'.
Sun, Jul 18 1971
Poster of This Transient Life
This Transient Life
Akiji Kobayashi was
39 in This Transient Life
Sat, Aug 08 1970
Poster of Prison Break
Prison Break
Akiji Kobayashi was
38 in Prison Break
Sat, Aug 30 1969
Poster of The Curse of the Ghost
The Curse of the Ghost
Akiji Kobayashi was
38 in The Curse of the Ghost
as 'Naosuke'.
Sat, Jun 28 1969
Poster of Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
Akiji Kobayashi was
36 in Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
as 'Capt. Toshio Muramatsu'.
Sat, Jul 22 1967
Poster of ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生
ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生
Akiji Kobayashi was
35 in ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生
Sun, Jul 10 1966
Poster of The Birth of Ultraman
The Birth of Ultraman
Akiji Kobayashi was
35 in The Birth of Ultraman
as 'Toshio Muramatsu'.
Sun, Jul 10 1966
Poster of Pleasures of the Flesh
Pleasures of the Flesh
Akiji Kobayashi was
34 in Pleasures of the Flesh
as 'Mari's pimp'.
Sun, Aug 29 1965
Poster of Kwaidan
Kwaidan
Akiji Kobayashi was
34 in Kwaidan
as '(segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 06 1965
Poster of Fight of the Gamblers
Fight of the Gamblers
Akiji Kobayashi was
33 in Fight of the Gamblers
Wed, Dec 25 1963
Poster of Youth of the Beast
Youth of the Beast
Akiji Kobayashi was
32 in Youth of the Beast
as 'Tatsuo Nomoto'.
Sun, Apr 21 1963
Poster of Intruders
Intruders
Akiji Kobayashi was
32 in Intruders
as 'Ichiro Honma'.
Sat, Feb 23 1963
Poster of Harakiri
Harakiri
Akiji Kobayashi was
32 in Harakiri
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of Foundry Town
Foundry Town
Akiji Kobayashi was
31 in Foundry Town
as 'Hei-san'.
Sun, Apr 08 1962
Poster of The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
Akiji Kobayashi was
29 in The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
as 'Nonaka Shôi'.
Fri, Nov 20 1959

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Ie Naki Ko
Ie Naki Ko
Akiji Kobayashi was
63+ in Ie Naki Ko
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 16 1994
Poster of Tales of the Bizarre
Tales of the Bizarre
Akiji Kobayashi was
59+ in Tales of the Bizarre
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Kojika Monogatari
Kojika Monogatari
Akiji Kobayashi was
53+ in Kojika Monogatari
as 'ペニー'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 08 1983
Poster of The 47 Ronins of Ako
The 47 Ronins of Ako
Akiji Kobayashi was
48+ in The 47 Ronins of Ako
as 'Hara Soemon'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 16 1979
Poster of Attack, Jun
Attack, Jun
Akiji Kobayashi was
48+ in Attack, Jun
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 1979
Poster of The Kagestar
The Kagestar
Akiji Kobayashi was
45+ in The Kagestar
as 'Inspector Keibu Tonda'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 1976
Poster of Professional Killers
Professional Killers
Akiji Kobayashi was
41+ in Professional Killers
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 02 1972
Poster of Kamen Rider
Kamen Rider
Akiji Kobayashi was
40+ in Kamen Rider
as 'Tobei Tachibana'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 03 1971
Poster of Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
Akiji Kobayashi was
38+ in Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1968
Poster of Ultraman
Ultraman
Akiji Kobayashi was
35+ in Ultraman
as 'Captain 'Cap' Toshio Muramatsu'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 17 1966
Poster of 宇宙少年ソラン
宇宙少年ソラン
Akiji Kobayashi was
34+ in 宇宙少年ソラン
as 'ワイラー'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1965