Susumu Kurobe (é»'部 進, Kurobe Susumu), given the birth name of Takashi Yoshimoto (å‰æœ¬ 隆志, Yoshimoto Takashi), was born on (1939-10-22) October 22, 1939 in Kurobe, Toyama, Japan.
He is commonly known for having played the character role Shin Hayata in the Ultraman series, a role he reprised in episode 47 of the 2006 television series Ultraman Mebius and its theatrical film adaption, Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers, as well as Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers. In 2005, he played chief Kenzo Tomioka in Ultraman Max.
He is the father of Takami Yoshimoto, who portrayed Rena Yanase in Ultraman Tiga (1996).
Filmography
Films
- 1964 - Kokusai himitsu keisatsu: Kagi no kagi - Used to make What's Up, Tiger Lily?
- 1965 - None but the Brave
- 1966 - What's Up, Tiger Lily? (archive footage)
- 1967 - King Kong Escapes
- 1967 - Ultraman (Shin Hayata)
- 1967 - Son of Godzilla
- 1968 - Destroy All Monsters
- 1969 - Latitude Zero
- 1979 - Ultraman Kaijuu Daikessen
- 1989 - Godzilla vs. Biollante
- 1991 - Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
- 1992 - Godzilla vs. Mothra
- 1993 - Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
- 1996 - Revive! Ultraman
- 1997 - Ultraman Zearth 2: Choujin Taisen Hikari to Yami (Cameo)
- 2000 - Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
- 2001 - Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact (cameo as Police Officer)
- 2006 - Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers (Shin Hayata/Ultraman)
- 2008 - The Monster X Strikes Back/Attack the G8 Summit
- 2008 - Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers (Shin Hayata/Ultraman)
- 2008 - Deep Sea Beast Reigo
- 2009 - Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy (Shin Hayata/Ultraman)
- 2010 - Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial (Shin Hayata/Ultraman)
- 2012 - Ultraman Saga (Shin Hayata/Ultraman)
Television
- 1966 - Ultra Q (Episode 10.Shigeo Kimura)
- 1966, 1967 - Ultraman (Shin Hayata)
- 1971 - The Return of Ultraman (Episode 38.Shin Hayata/Ultraman)
- 1973 - Robotto Keiji (Episode 23.X-3)
- 1973 - Ultraman Taro (Episode 33,34.Shin Hayata/Ultraman)
- 1974 - Ultraman Leo (Episode 30.Shinji Ookuma)
- 1976 - Space Ironmen Kyodyne (Episode 27.Doctor)
- 1977 - J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (Episode 12.Crime Boss)
- 1979 - Megaloman (Berlock)
- 1982 - Uchuu Keiji Gavan (Episode 7.Satohara/Doubleman)
- 1982 - Mito KÅmon
- 1985 - Sukeban Deka (Episode 4)
- 1987, 1988 - Kamen Rider Black (Episodes 2,3,4,10,14 and 19. Dr. Hidetomi Kuromatsu)
- 1990, 1991 - Tokkei Winspector (Episodes 1,48,49.Dr,Onikichi Kuroda)
- 1992 - Tokusou Exceedraft (Episodes 45.Harada)
- 1993 - Denkou Choujin Gridman (Episode 3.Hosono)
- 2005, 2006 - Ultraman Max (Kenzou Tomioka)
- 2007 - Ultraman Mebius (Episode 47,50.Shin Hayata/Ultraman)
- 2007 - Mito KÅmon
References
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External links
- Susumu Kurobe at the Internet Movie Database
- http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/susumu-kurobe/39620/main