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Akira Kubo

Acting Born Dec 1, 1936 Tokyo, Japan 84 credits

Biography

Akira Kubo is a Japanese actor born on 1 December 1936. He has appeared in 75 films since 1952. One of his notable roles was in the film Arashi, which was entered into the 7th Berlin International Film Festival. As an actor, Kubo has had a prolific career spanning multiple decades. His filmography includes a wide range of works, with Arashi being a notable example of his contributions to Japanese cinema. Kubo's career has been documented on Wikipedia, with a list of contributors available.

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Known for

Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive

as Ittetsu Banda

Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen

1990
Film

The Castle of Sand

as Patrolman at Setagaya
Film

Space Amoeba

as Taro Kudo
Film

Destroy All Monsters

as Katsuo Yamabe
Film

Admiral Yamamoto

as 1st Lt. Takano
Film

Son of Godzilla

as Goro Maki
Film

Japan's Longest Day

as Major Sadakichi Ishihara - 1st Imperial Guards Division
Film

Invasion of Astro-Monster

as Tetsuo Torii
Film

Matango

as Kenji Murai - Professor
Film

Sanjuro

as Samurai
Film

Gorath

as Tatsuma Kanai

Frequent co-stars

Yoshio Tsuchiya 7 shared titles
Kenji Sahara 6 shared titles
Akihiko Hirata 5 shared titles
Takashi Shimura 4 shared titles
Hiroshi Tachikawa 4 shared titles
Sachio Sakai 4 shared titles
Kumi Mizuno 4 shared titles
Jun Tazaki 4 shared titles
Haruo Nakajima 4 shared titles
Toshirō Mifune 3 shared titles

Career timeline

Human Disguise
The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
The Great Buddha Arrival
Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction
The Code
Rakugo musume
Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFiveI Love You
The Bridge Club
Gamera: Guardian of the UniverseGetting Any?
47 Ronin
Mysterious Nile Girl Thutmose
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
RikyuZatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
Kojika Monogatari
The Phantom Thief Nezumi Kozo and the Tattooed Judge
The Castle of Sand
Space AmoebaThe Militarists
Battle of the Japan SeaSamurai Banners
Destroy All MonstersAdmiral YamamotoKill!Young Guy in Rio
Son of GodzillaJapan's Longest Day
Zero Fighter
Invasion of Astro-MonsterThe Retreat from KiskaWe Will RememberThe School of FleshStairs of Evil
WhirlwindTrap of Suicide Kilometer
Matango
SanjuroGorathChûshingura
A Man in RedToilet ManagerChallenge to Live
Westward DesperadoModern Salaryman: Bushido RomanceUniversity BanditsNew Third Class Executive: Husband Education
Seniors, Juniors, Co-Workers3 Dolls Go to Hong KongThe LighthouseThe Three TreasuresDiary of a Company President: Peaceful Period
The Young BeastHoliday in TokyoThe College HeroA Bridge for Two Alone
Throne of BloodForgotten Flower Petal: ConclusionUjōSnow CountryAtarashii Sebiro

Full filmography

  • Human Disguise (2020)
  • The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga (2019) as Self - Actor
  • The Great Buddha Arrival (2018) as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
  • Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction (2015) as Himself
  • The Code (2009)
  • Rakugo musume (2008)
  • Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive (1999) as Ittetsu Banda
  • I Love You (1999)
  • The Bridge Club (1996)
  • Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995) as Captain of the Kairyumaru
  • Getting Any? (1995) as Bank Manager
  • 47 Ronin (1994)
  • Mysterious Nile Girl Thutmose (1991) as Takuboku Nile
  • Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990)
  • Rikyu (1989) as Geni
  • Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989)
  • Kojika Monogatari (1983) as ウィルソン
  • The Phantom Thief Nezumi Kozo and the Tattooed Judge (1981)
  • The Castle of Sand (1974) as Patrolman at Setagaya
  • Space Amoeba (1970) as Taro Kudo
  • The Militarists (1970) as Takami
  • Battle of the Japan Sea (1969) as Matsui
  • Samurai Banners (1969)
  • Destroy All Monsters (1968) as Katsuo Yamabe
  • Admiral Yamamoto (1968) as 1st Lt. Takano
  • Kill! (1968) as Monnosuke Takei
  • Young Guy in Rio (1968)
  • Son of Godzilla (1967) as Goro Maki
  • Japan's Longest Day (1967) as Major Sadakichi Ishihara - 1st Imperial Guards Division
  • Zero Fighter (1966)
  • Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) as Tetsuo Torii
  • The Retreat from Kiska (1965) as Tawara
  • We Will Remember (1965) as Ichiro Nakahira
  • The School of Flesh (1965)
  • Stairs of Evil (1965) as Kumagai
  • Whirlwind (1964)
  • Trap of Suicide Kilometer (1964) as Sakuma
  • Matango (1963) as Kenji Murai - Professor
  • Sanjuro (1962) as Samurai
  • Gorath (1962) as Tatsuma Kanai
  • Chûshingura (1962) as Lord Date
  • A Man in Red (1961)
  • Toilet Manager (1961)
  • Challenge to Live (1961)
  • Westward Desperado (1960)
  • Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance (1960) as Hisada Hiroshi
  • University Bandits (1960)
  • New Third Class Executive: Husband Education (1960) as Norio Fujisawa
  • Seniors, Juniors, Co-Workers (1959)
  • 3 Dolls Go to Hong Kong (1959)
  • The Lighthouse (1959)
  • The Three Treasures (1959) as Prince Iogi
  • Diary of a Company President: Peaceful Period (1959)
  • Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959)
  • 3 Dolls in College (1959) as Akira Ōkubo
  • A Whistle in My Heart (1959)
  • The College Ruggers (1959) as Masahiko Ōmori
  • The Young Beast (1958)
  • Holiday in Tokyo (1958)
  • The College Hero (1958) as Teppei Taki
  • A Bridge for Two Alone (1958)
  • Throne of Blood (1957) as Yoshiteru Miki
  • Forgotten Flower Petal: Conclusion (1957)
  • Ujō (1957) as Kanichi
  • Snow Country (1957) as Saichiro
  • Atarashii Sebiro (1957)
  • The Blue Mountains (1957) as Rokusuke Kanaya
  • Schooldays (1957) as Ōkubo Akira
  • The Singing Tireless Town (1957) as Yukichi Hidaka
  • The Blue Mountains Part 2 (1957) as Rokusuke Kanaya
  • Beyond The Stars (1956) as Noriyuki Shichijō
  • Gendai no yokubô (1956)
  • The Wicked Boy (1956)
  • The Storm (1956)
  • To Love and Forgive (1955)
  • Utae! Seishun Harikiri Musume (1955) as Nakatani
  • Tomorrow I'll Be a Fire-Tree (1955) as Ayuta At 18 Years Old
  • Love Never Fails (1955) as Nobuo
  • Anmitsu hime: Amakara shiro no maki (1954)
  • The Surf (1954) as Shinji
  • Farewell Rabaul (1954) as Shimada
  • Adolescence Part II (1953) as (uncredited)
  • Adolescence (1952)
  • The Whisper of Spring (1952)