Where to watch Keiju Kobayashi in the UK
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Keiju Kobayashi (23 November 1923–16 September 2010) was a Japanese actor. Born in Gunma Prefecture, he began acting at the Nikkatsu studio after dropping out of Nihon University and made his film debut in 1942. In a career that spanned 65 years, he appeared in over 250 films, most famously in the "Company President" (Shachō) comedy films made at Toho, where he worked alongside Hisaya Morishige, Daisuke Kato, Norihei Miki, and others. There he helped define the popular image of the postwar salaryman. He also won many awards for his acting, including best…
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- Whisper of the Heart (1995) as Shiro Nishi (voice)
- Karin (1993) as 小森弥之助
- Wind, Clouds, and Rainbow (1976) as Taira no Yoshimasa
- Sanjuro (1962) as The Spy
- Pieces of Autumn (1973) Cast
- The Return of Godzilla (1984) as Prime Minister Seiki Mitamura
- Waves of Spring (1985) Cast
- Tuesday Suspense Theater (1981) Cast
- Submersion of Japan (1974) as Dr. Yusuke Tadokoro
- Japan's Longest Day (1967) as Chamberlain Yoshihiro Tokugawa
- Chûshingura (1962) as Awajinokami Wakisake
- Godzilla 1985 (1985) as Prime Minister Mitamura
- 松田聖子のはじめての情事 (1983) Cast
- Japan Sinks (1974) as 田所雄介博士
- A Taxing Woman (1987) as Ryoko's Boss
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971) as General Ushijima
- Submersion of Japan (1973) as Dr. Tadokoro
- The Storm of the Pacific (1960) Cast
- Mount Hakkoda (1977) Cast
- The Imperial Navy (1981) as Isoroku Yamamoto
- A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) as Fujiyama
- The Militarists (1970) as Premier Hideki Tojo
- Samurai Assassin (1965) as Einosuke Kurihara
- The End of Summer (1961) as Hisao
- Repast (1951) as Shinzo Murata
- Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor (1969) as Toshizo Hijikata
- The Lost Alibi (1960) as Teiichiro Ishino
- The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club (1969) as Tomizô Funakoshi
- Ken (1964) as Eri Itami
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) as Staff Officer (uncredited)
- Tokyo Sweetheart (1952) Cast
- Mr. Pu (1953) Cast
- Summer Clouds (1958) as Hatsuji
- A Wife's Heart (1956) as Shinji
- The Masterless 47 – Part II (1961) Cast
- The Gentlemen’s Alliance (1986) Cast
- Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II (1962) Cast
- New Third Class Executive: Husband Education (1960) as Namikichi Yashiro
- Beast Alley (1965) as Detective Hisatsune
- Kin no tamago: Golden Girl (1952) Cast
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Most-watched Keiju Kobayashi films currently: Whisper of the Heart (1995), Sanjuro (1962), The Return of Godzilla (1984), Japan's Longest Day (1967), Chûshingura (1962).
What TV shows has Keiju Kobayashi appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Karin (1993), Wind, Clouds, and Rainbow (1976), Pieces of Autumn (1973), Waves of Spring (1985), Tuesday Suspense Theater (1981).
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