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Akira Kobayashi

Bio: Akira Kobayashi (Japanese: 小林 旭, Hepburn: Kobayashi Akira, born November 3, 1938) is a Japanese actor and singer. His nickname is Maito Gai (マイトガイ, "Might Guy")
Born: Thu, Nov 03 1938
Birthplace: Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Akira Kobayashi is 86 years old
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Poster of Road to the Don Theatrical Version
Road to the Don Theatrical Version
Akira Kobayashi was
64 in Road to the Don Theatrical Version
Wed, Jun 18 2003
Poster of Shura Group Part 2
Shura Group Part 2
Akira Kobayashi was
64 in Shura Group Part 2
Mon, Nov 25 2002
Poster of Shura Group
Shura Group
Akira Kobayashi was
63 in Shura Group
Sat, Feb 16 2002
Poster of Shura Group Part 3
Shura Group Part 3
Akira Kobayashi was
63 in Shura Group Part 3
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Emperor of Upheaval
Emperor of Upheaval
Akira Kobayashi was
54 in Emperor of Upheaval
Sat, Jun 12 1993
Poster of A Legend of Turmoil
A Legend of Turmoil
Akira Kobayashi was
53 in A Legend of Turmoil
as 'Shuji Otaki'.
Wed, Jan 15 1992
Poster of Again
Again
Akira Kobayashi was
45 in Again
Sat, Feb 18 1984
Poster of Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga
Akira Kobayashi was
41 in Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga
as 'Akira Takeda'.
Sat, Apr 05 1980
Poster of The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village
The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village
Akira Kobayashi was
39 in The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village
as 'Bannai Tarao'.
Sat, Aug 12 1978
Poster of Tarao Bannai
Tarao Bannai
Akira Kobayashi was
39 in Tarao Bannai
as 'Bannai Tarao'.
Sat, Apr 08 1978
Poster of The Gate of Youth Part 2
The Gate of Youth Part 2
Akira Kobayashi was
38 in The Gate of Youth Part 2
Fri, Feb 11 1977
Poster of The Yakuza Code Still Lives
The Yakuza Code Still Lives
Akira Kobayashi was
38 in The Yakuza Code Still Lives
as 'Akimitsu Hojo'.
Sat, Dec 04 1976
Poster of Operation Plazma in Osaka
Operation Plazma in Osaka
Akira Kobayashi was
37 in Operation Plazma in Osaka
Sat, Jan 31 1976
Poster of The Murder Corps
The Murder Corps
Akira Kobayashi was
36 in The Murder Corps
Sat, May 24 1975
Poster of The Gate of Youth
The Gate of Youth
Akira Kobayashi was
36 in The Gate of Youth
Sat, Feb 15 1975
Poster of Code of Wolves
Code of Wolves
Akira Kobayashi was
35 in Code of Wolves
Sat, Oct 05 1974
Poster of Father of the Kamikaze
Father of the Kamikaze
Akira Kobayashi was
35 in Father of the Kamikaze
Sat, Sep 14 1974
Poster of Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode
Akira Kobayashi was
35 in Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode
as 'Akira Takeda'.
Sat, Jun 29 1974
Poster of The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers
The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers
Akira Kobayashi was
35 in The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers
Sat, Jun 01 1974
Poster of Violent Streets
Violent Streets
Akira Kobayashi was
35 in Violent Streets
as 'Yazaki Ryuji'.
Sat, Apr 13 1974
Poster of Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics
Akira Kobayashi was
35 in Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics
as 'Akira Takeda'.
Tue, Jan 15 1974
Poster of Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War
Akira Kobayashi was
34 in Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War
as 'Akira Takeda'.
Tue, Sep 25 1973
Poster of Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Akira Kobayashi was
34 in Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Sat, Jan 13 1973
Poster of Zorome no San Kyoudai
Zorome no San Kyoudai
Akira Kobayashi was
33 in Zorome no San Kyoudai
Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of The Killer
The Killer
Akira Kobayashi was
32 in The Killer
Wed, May 05 1971
Poster of Women Smell of Night
Women Smell of Night
Akira Kobayashi was
32 in Women Smell of Night
Sun, Dec 06 1970
Poster of Sign of the Jack
Sign of the Jack
Akira Kobayashi was
31 in Sign of the Jack
as 'Yuji Hanamura'.
Wed, Oct 14 1970
Poster of Women's Police: Swirling Butterflies
Women's Police: Swirling Butterflies
Akira Kobayashi was
31 in Women's Police: Swirling Butterflies
as 'Masaaki Kagari'.
Sat, Jul 11 1970
Poster of Records of Bloodshed
Records of Bloodshed
Akira Kobayashi was
31 in Records of Bloodshed
as 'Minoru Nojiri'.
Wed, Jun 10 1970
Poster of Greatest Boss Of Japan
Greatest Boss Of Japan
Akira Kobayashi was
31 in Greatest Boss Of Japan
Sat, Apr 18 1970
Poster of Woman's Police: Appointment with Danger
Woman's Police: Appointment with Danger
Akira Kobayashi was
31 in Woman's Police: Appointment with Danger
as 'Masaaki Kagari'.
Sat, Feb 07 1970
Poster of Peonies And Dragons
Peonies And Dragons
Akira Kobayashi was
31 in Peonies And Dragons
Thu, Jan 15 1970
Poster of Bloody Territories
Bloody Territories
Akira Kobayashi was
30 in Bloody Territories
as 'Yuuji Komatsu, Oonogi Clan senior member'.
Sat, Jul 26 1969
Poster of Rising Dragon: Soft Skin Gambler
Rising Dragon: Soft Skin Gambler
Akira Kobayashi was
30 in Rising Dragon: Soft Skin Gambler
Sat, Jul 12 1969
Poster of Family Crest: Loyalty Offering Hell
Family Crest: Loyalty Offering Hell
Akira Kobayashi was
30 in Family Crest: Loyalty Offering Hell
as 'One-eyed Ipponmatsu'.
Tue, Jun 24 1969
Poster of The Rough One
The Rough One
Akira Kobayashi was
30 in The Rough One
as 'Yuji'.
Fri, Jun 13 1969
Poster of The Elder Sister
The Elder Sister
Akira Kobayashi was
30 in The Elder Sister
as 'Goro Fujikawa'.
Mon, Jun 09 1969
Poster of Women's Police: Part II
Women's Police: Part II
Akira Kobayashi was
30 in Women's Police: Part II
as 'Masaaki Kagari'.
Wed, May 28 1969
Poster of 100 Gamblers
100 Gamblers
Akira Kobayashi was
30 in 100 Gamblers
Wed, May 14 1969
Poster of Rising Dragon: Red-Hot Iron Skin
Rising Dragon: Red-Hot Iron Skin
Akira Kobayashi was
30 in Rising Dragon: Red-Hot Iron Skin
Sat, Mar 29 1969
Poster of Women's Police
Women's Police
Akira Kobayashi was
30 in Women's Police
as 'Masaaki Kagari'.
Sat, Feb 08 1969
Poster of Exiled to Hell
Exiled to Hell
Akira Kobayashi was
30 in Exiled to Hell
as 'Koiso Kikuji'.
Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of Three Rogues
Three Rogues
Akira Kobayashi was
29 in Three Rogues
Sat, Oct 19 1968
Poster of Retaliation
Retaliation
Akira Kobayashi was
29 in Retaliation
as 'Kojiro Samukawa'.
Sat, Oct 05 1968
Poster of Duel in the Storm
Duel in the Storm
Akira Kobayashi was
29 in Duel in the Storm
as 'Seijiro Tamimura'.
Thu, Aug 01 1968
Poster of Diamonds of the Andes
Diamonds of the Andes
Akira Kobayashi was
29 in Diamonds of the Andes
Sun, Apr 28 1968
Poster of Dice and Swords
Dice and Swords
Akira Kobayashi was
29 in Dice and Swords
Sat, Jan 13 1968
Poster of My Sweetheart
My Sweetheart
Akira Kobayashi was
29 in My Sweetheart
as 'Director Sudo'.
Fri, Nov 03 1967
Poster of Three Seconds to Zero Hour
Three Seconds to Zero Hour
Akira Kobayashi was
28 in Three Seconds to Zero Hour
as 'Yabuki'.
Sat, Oct 21 1967
Poster of The Singing Gunman
The Singing Gunman
Akira Kobayashi was
28 in The Singing Gunman
Wed, Jun 28 1967
Poster of The Reckless One
The Reckless One
Akira Kobayashi was
28 in The Reckless One
Sun, Apr 09 1967
Poster of Immortal Guy
Immortal Guy
Akira Kobayashi was
28 in Immortal Guy
Sat, Jan 14 1967
Poster of 新遊侠伝
新遊侠伝
Akira Kobayashi was
28 in 新遊侠伝
Sun, Nov 20 1966
Poster of Fearless Comrades
Fearless Comrades
Akira Kobayashi was
27 in Fearless Comrades
Sat, Oct 08 1966
Poster of Black Tight Killers
Black Tight Killers
Akira Kobayashi was
27 in Black Tight Killers
as 'Daisuke Hondo'.
Sat, Feb 12 1966
Poster of The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil
The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil
Akira Kobayashi was
27 in The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil
Thu, Jan 27 1966
Poster of The Dragon of Macao
The Dragon of Macao
Akira Kobayashi was
27 in The Dragon of Macao
as 'Ryu'.
Sat, Dec 18 1965
Poster of Bastards Without Borders
Bastards Without Borders
Akira Kobayashi was
27 in Bastards Without Borders
as 'Shinsuke Henmi'.
Sat, Nov 13 1965
Poster of The Black Gambler: Murderous Dice
The Black Gambler: Murderous Dice
Akira Kobayashi was
26 in The Black Gambler: Murderous Dice
as 'Koji Himuro'.
Fri, Oct 08 1965
Poster of The Black Gambler
The Black Gambler
Akira Kobayashi was
26 in The Black Gambler
Sun, Aug 01 1965
Poster of Gambling is My Destiny
Gambling is My Destiny
Akira Kobayashi was
26 in Gambling is My Destiny
Sun, Apr 04 1965
Poster of Traveling Alone with a Guitar
Traveling Alone with a Guitar
Akira Kobayashi was
26 in Traveling Alone with a Guitar
Sat, Dec 19 1964
Poster of The Call of Blood
The Call of Blood
Akira Kobayashi was
25 in The Call of Blood
as 'Ryôta Asari'.
Sat, Oct 03 1964
Poster of A Wandering Gambler
A Wandering Gambler
Akira Kobayashi was
25 in A Wandering Gambler
Wed, Aug 05 1964
Poster of Punishment of a Lawless Villian
Punishment of a Lawless Villian
Akira Kobayashi was
25 in Punishment of a Lawless Villian
Wed, Mar 25 1964
Poster of The Flower and the Angry Waves
The Flower and the Angry Waves
Akira Kobayashi was
25 in The Flower and the Angry Waves
Sat, Feb 08 1964
Poster of Tale on Tokai Chivalry
Tale on Tokai Chivalry
Akira Kobayashi was
25 in Tale on Tokai Chivalry
Sun, Jan 12 1964
Poster of Kanto Wanderer
Kanto Wanderer
Akira Kobayashi was
25 in Kanto Wanderer
as 'Katsuta'.
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Whirlwind Call the Storm - Ginza Hoodlum's Diary
Whirlwind Call the Storm - Ginza Hoodlum's Diary
Akira Kobayashi was
24 in Whirlwind Call the Storm - Ginza Hoodlum's Diary
Sat, Aug 31 1963
Poster of Ore wa Jigoku no Butaichou
Ore wa Jigoku no Butaichou
Akira Kobayashi was
24 in Ore wa Jigoku no Butaichou
Sun, Apr 28 1963
Poster of Badge of the Night
Badge of the Night
Akira Kobayashi was
24 in Badge of the Night
Sun, Mar 31 1963
Poster of Utau abarenbō
Utau abarenbō
Akira Kobayashi was
24 in Utau abarenbō
Wed, Dec 26 1962
Poster of Bōkyō no umi
Bōkyō no umi
Akira Kobayashi was
23 in Bōkyō no umi
Sun, Oct 21 1962
Poster of Jigoku no yoru wa makka da ze
Jigoku no yoru wa makka da ze
Akira Kobayashi was
23 in Jigoku no yoru wa makka da ze
Sat, Sep 22 1962
Poster of The Rambler Returns Home
The Rambler Returns Home
Akira Kobayashi was
23 in The Rambler Returns Home
as 'Hiroshi Taki'.
Sun, Aug 12 1962
Poster of Dahil Sa Iyo – The Song of Sad Love
Dahil Sa Iyo – The Song of Sad Love
Akira Kobayashi was
23 in Dahil Sa Iyo – The Song of Sad Love
as 'Jun Yamakawa'.
Sun, Jul 15 1962
Poster of 帰ってきた旋風児
帰ってきた旋風児
Akira Kobayashi was
23 in 帰ってきた旋風児
Sun, Jun 10 1962
Poster of Song of a Traveller
Song of a Traveller
Akira Kobayashi was
23 in Song of a Traveller
Sun, May 20 1962
Poster of Yume ga ippai abarenbō
Yume ga ippai abarenbō
Akira Kobayashi was
23 in Yume ga ippai abarenbō
Sun, Apr 01 1962
Poster of Love in the Air
Love in the Air
Akira Kobayashi was
23 in Love in the Air
as 'Shōji Satake'.
Sat, Feb 03 1962
Poster of The Rambler Goes North
The Rambler Goes North
Akira Kobayashi was
23 in The Rambler Goes North
Wed, Jan 03 1962
Poster of The Black Scar
The Black Scar
Akira Kobayashi was
23 in The Black Scar
Sun, Dec 10 1961
Poster of Dai shinrin ni mukatte tatsu
Dai shinrin ni mukatte tatsu
Akira Kobayashi was
22 in Dai shinrin ni mukatte tatsu
Sat, Sep 23 1961
Poster of The Plateau Man
The Plateau Man
Akira Kobayashi was
22 in The Plateau Man
Sun, Aug 13 1961
Poster of Rambling in the Sea
Rambling in the Sea
Akira Kobayashi was
22 in Rambling in the Sea
Sat, Apr 29 1961
Poster of Ginza Whirlwind: The Call of the Storm
Ginza Whirlwind: The Call of the Storm
Akira Kobayashi was
22 in Ginza Whirlwind: The Call of the Storm
as 'Ginza Whirlwind'.
Sat, Feb 25 1961
Poster of The Rambler under the Southern Cross
The Rambler under the Southern Cross
Akira Kobayashi was
22 in The Rambler under the Southern Cross
Tue, Jan 03 1961
Poster of The Angry Rambler
The Angry Rambler
Akira Kobayashi was
22 in The Angry Rambler
Wed, Nov 16 1960
Poster of The Rambler Rides Again
The Rambler Rides Again
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in The Rambler Rides Again
as 'Shinji'.
Wed, Oct 12 1960
Poster of The Rambler on a Pearl Farm
The Rambler on a Pearl Farm
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in The Rambler on a Pearl Farm
Sat, Sep 03 1960
Poster of The Tokyo Mighty Guy
The Tokyo Mighty Guy
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in The Tokyo Mighty Guy
as 'Jirô Shimizu'.
Fri, Jul 29 1960
Poster of The Rambler in the Sunset
The Rambler in the Sunset
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in The Rambler in the Sunset
Fri, Jul 01 1960
Poster of Wind of Volcano
Wind of Volcano
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in Wind of Volcano
Sat, May 28 1960
Poster of Return of the Vagabond
Return of the Vagabond
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in Return of the Vagabond
Sat, Apr 23 1960
Poster of He's the Witness
He's the Witness
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in He's the Witness
Sat, Mar 26 1960
Poster of The Guitarist from the Sea
The Guitarist from the Sea
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in The Guitarist from the Sea
Sun, Feb 28 1960
Poster of The Poem of the Blue Star
The Poem of the Blue Star
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in The Poem of the Blue Star
Sun, Jan 31 1960
Poster of The Guitarist and the Rancher
The Guitarist and the Rancher
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in The Guitarist and the Rancher
Sun, Jan 03 1960
Poster of Who is in the Background?
Who is in the Background?
Akira Kobayashi was
21 in Who is in the Background?
Sun, Dec 06 1959
Poster of The Rambling Guitarist
The Rambling Guitarist
Akira Kobayashi was
20 in The Rambling Guitarist
as 'Taki'.
Sun, Oct 11 1959
Poster of The Human Cyclone
The Human Cyclone
Akira Kobayashi was
20 in The Human Cyclone
as 'Takuya Nikaidō (The "Ginza Whirlwind")'.
Sun, Sep 20 1959
Poster of Farewell to Southern Tosa
Farewell to Southern Tosa
Akira Kobayashi was
20 in Farewell to Southern Tosa
Sun, Aug 02 1959
Poster of Dynamite ni Hi o Tsukero
Dynamite ni Hi o Tsukero
Akira Kobayashi was
20 in Dynamite ni Hi o Tsukero
Sun, Jul 05 1959
Poster of 若い豹のむれ
若い豹のむれ
Akira Kobayashi was
20 in 若い豹のむれ
Tue, Jun 16 1959
Poster of Tokyo no Kodoku
Tokyo no Kodoku
Akira Kobayashi was
20 in Tokyo no Kodoku
Tue, May 12 1959
Poster of I Will Challenge
I Will Challenge
Akira Kobayashi was
20 in I Will Challenge
Wed, Apr 08 1959
Poster of Friendship of Jazz
Friendship of Jazz
Akira Kobayashi was
20 in Friendship of Jazz
as 'Minoru Hata'.
Sat, Jan 03 1959
Poster of The Perfect Game
The Perfect Game
Akira Kobayashi was
20 in The Perfect Game
as 'Sôji Ôki'.
Tue, Nov 11 1958
Poster of Zesshou
Zesshou
Akira Kobayashi was
19 in Zesshou
as 'Junkichi Sonoda'.
Wed, Oct 15 1958
Poster of Young Breasts
Young Breasts
Akira Kobayashi was
19 in Young Breasts
Mon, Sep 08 1958
Poster of The Boy Who Came Back
The Boy Who Came Back
Akira Kobayashi was
19 in The Boy Who Came Back
Sun, Jun 29 1958
Poster of The Nun
The Nun
Akira Kobayashi was
19 in The Nun
as 'Akio Agata'.
Tue, May 06 1958
Poster of Rusty Knife
Rusty Knife
Akira Kobayashi was
19 in Rusty Knife
as 'Makoto Terada'.
Tue, Mar 11 1958
Poster of A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
Akira Kobayashi was
18 in A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
as 'Genzui Kusaka'.
Sun, Jul 14 1957
Poster of Who's The Real Killer
Who's The Real Killer
Akira Kobayashi was
18 in Who's The Real Killer
as 'Jiro'.
Wed, Jul 03 1957
Poster of This Day's Life
This Day's Life
Akira Kobayashi was
18 in This Day's Life
Wed, Jun 26 1957
Poster of The Champion
The Champion
Akira Kobayashi was
18 in The Champion
as 'Cameo'.
Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of Hungry Soul, Part II
Hungry Soul, Part II
Akira Kobayashi was
18 in Hungry Soul, Part II
as 'Akira Ogouchi'.
Wed, Nov 28 1956
Poster of Hungry Soul
Hungry Soul
Akira Kobayashi was
17 in Hungry Soul
as 'Akira Ogouchi'.
Wed, Oct 31 1956

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 Wind of the Ryūkyū Islands
Wind of the Ryūkyū Islands
Akira Kobayashi was
54+ in Wind of the Ryūkyū Islands
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1993
Poster of Falcon
Falcon
Akira Kobayashi was
42+ in Falcon
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1981