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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of Revive! Ultraman
Revive! Ultraman
Akiji Kobayashi was 65 in Revive! Ultraman
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1996
Poster of Ultraman Zearth
Ultraman Zearth
Akiji Kobayashi was 65 in Ultraman Zearth as 'Fisherman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1996
Poster of Getting Any?
Getting Any?
Akiji Kobayashi was 64 in Getting Any? as 'Chief of World Defence Force'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1995
Poster of 47 Ronin
47 Ronin
Akiji Kobayashi was 64 in 47 Ronin
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1994
Poster of Kogarashi Monjirō Returns
Kogarashi Monjirō Returns
Akiji Kobayashi was 63 in Kogarashi Monjirō Returns
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1993
Poster of Godzilla vs. Mothra
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Akiji Kobayashi was 62 in Godzilla vs. Mothra as 'Yuzo Tsuchiashi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1992
Poster of Run, Melos!
Run, Melos!
Akiji Kobayashi was 61 in Run, Melos! as 'Dionysus II (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1991
Poster of Noh Mask Murders
Noh Mask Murders
Akiji Kobayashi was 60 in Noh Mask Murders
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1990
Poster of Afternoon When Flowers Fell
Afternoon When Flowers Fell
Akiji Kobayashi was 59 in Afternoon When Flowers Fell
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1989
Poster of Black Rain
Black Rain
Akiji Kobayashi was 58 in Black Rain as 'Katayama'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 21 1989
Poster of Death Shadows
Death Shadows
Akiji Kobayashi was 56 in Death Shadows
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1986
Poster of Desperate Pursuit
Desperate Pursuit
Akiji Kobayashi was 55 in Desperate Pursuit as 'Inoue'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 1986
Poster of The Empty Table
The Empty Table
Akiji Kobayashi was 55 in The Empty Table
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of The Makioka Sisters
The Makioka Sisters
Akiji Kobayashi was 52 in The Makioka Sisters as 'Seitaro Jinba'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1983
Poster of The Longest Tunnel
The Longest Tunnel
Akiji Kobayashi was 52 in The Longest Tunnel
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1982
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Akiji Kobayashi was 52 in Suspicion as 'Chief of Police, Ishihara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Karate Cop
Karate Cop
Akiji Kobayashi was 51 in Karate Cop as 'Asst Chief Fuji'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1982
Poster of The Black Hood
The Black Hood
Akiji Kobayashi was 51 in The Black Hood
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1981
Poster of Lonely Heart
Lonely Heart
Akiji Kobayashi was 51 in Lonely Heart
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1981
Poster of Yuki
Yuki
Akiji Kobayashi was 50 in Yuki as 'Jinjii (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1981
Poster of Koto: The Ancient City
Koto: The Ancient City
Akiji Kobayashi was 50 in Koto: The Ancient City
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1980
Poster of Shogun Assassin
Shogun Assassin
Akiji Kobayashi was 50 in Shogun Assassin as 'Lord Kurogawa'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1979
Poster of Queen Bee
Queen Bee
Akiji Kobayashi was 47 in Queen Bee as 'Detective Kogure'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1978
Poster of Island of Hell
Island of Hell
Akiji Kobayashi was 46 in Island of Hell as 'Takezo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1977
Poster of Lullaby to Kill
Lullaby to Kill
Akiji Kobayashi was 46 in Lullaby to Kill as 'Koreya Kusakabe (manager)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1977
Poster of Utamaro's World
Utamaro's World
Akiji Kobayashi was 46 in Utamaro's World
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 1977
Poster of The Inugami Family
The Inugami Family
Akiji Kobayashi was 46 in The Inugami Family as 'Kokichi Inugami'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1973
Poster of Internal Sleuth
Internal Sleuth
Akiji Kobayashi was 42 in Internal Sleuth
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1973
Poster of The Woman Who Calls for Corpses
The Woman Who Calls for Corpses
Akiji Kobayashi was 42 in The Woman Who Calls for Corpses
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1972
Poster of Daigoro vs. Goliath
Daigoro vs. Goliath
Akiji Kobayashi was 42 in Daigoro vs. Goliath as 'Hitoshi Suzuki'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of The Pirates of Buban
The Pirates of Buban
Akiji Kobayashi was 41 in The Pirates of Buban
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1971
Poster of Mandala
Mandala
Akiji Kobayashi was 41 in Mandala
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1971
Poster of This Transient Life
This Transient Life
Akiji Kobayashi was 39 in This Transient Life
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1970
Poster of Prison Break
Prison Break
Akiji Kobayashi was 38 in Prison Break
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 1969
Poster of The Return of the Filthy Seven
The Return of the Filthy Seven
Akiji Kobayashi was 37 in The Return of the Filthy Seven
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1967
Poster of Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
Akiji Kobayashi was 36 in Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature as 'Capt. Toshio Muramatsu'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 29 1965
Poster of Kwaidan
Kwaidan
Akiji Kobayashi was 34 in Kwaidan as '(segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1965
Poster of Fight of the Gamblers
Fight of the Gamblers
Akiji Kobayashi was 33 in Fight of the Gamblers
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 1963
Poster of Intruders
Intruders
Akiji Kobayashi was 32 in Intruders as 'Ichiro Honma'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1963
Poster of Harakiri
Harakiri
Akiji Kobayashi was 32 in Harakiri
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of Foundry Town
Foundry Town
Akiji Kobayashi was 31 in Foundry Town as 'Hei-san'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Kojika Monogatari
Kojika Monogatari
Akiji Kobayashi was 53+ in Kojika Monogatari as 'ペニー'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 16 1979
Poster of Attack, Jun
Attack, Jun
Akiji Kobayashi was 48+ in Attack, Jun
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 1979
Poster of The Kagestar
The Kagestar
Akiji Kobayashi was 45+ in The Kagestar as 'Inspector Keibu Tonda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 1976
Poster of Kamen Rider Stronger
Kamen Rider Stronger
Akiji Kobayashi was 44+ in Kamen Rider Stronger as 'Tobei Tachibana'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 1975
Poster of Kamen Rider X
Kamen Rider X
Akiji Kobayashi was 43+ in Kamen Rider X as 'Tobei Tachibana'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 16 1974
Poster of Kamen Rider V3
Kamen Rider V3
Akiji Kobayashi was 42+ in Kamen Rider V3
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 17 1973
Poster of Professional Killers
Professional Killers
Akiji Kobayashi was 41+ in Professional Killers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 02 1972
Poster of Kamen Rider
Kamen Rider
Akiji Kobayashi was 40+ in Kamen Rider as 'Tobei Tachibana'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1968
Poster of Ultraman
Ultraman
Akiji Kobayashi was 35+ in Ultraman as 'Captain 'Cap' Toshio Muramatsu'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1965