Hajime Tsuburaya
Biography
Hajime Tsuburaya was a Japanese film and television director, producer, and cinematographer. Known primarily for his work in directing, he accumulated twenty-four known credits. Born on April 23, 1931, he was the eldest son of Eiji Tsuburaya. He began his professional career working as an assistant special effects cinematographer on the 1954 film Godzilla and its subsequent sequel, Godzilla Raids Again. Also known by the name Kyoichi, he passed away on February 9, 1973, at the age of forty-one.
Career overview
Hajime Tsuburaya was a Japanese film and television director, producer, and cinematographer. Born on April 23, 1931, in Tokyo, Japan, he was known for his work in directing and accumulated twenty-four known credits throughout his career. He was the eldest son of Eiji Tsuburaya.
Hajime Tsuburaya began his career working on the 1954 film Godzilla and its sequel, Godzilla Raids Again, serving as an assistant special effects cinematographer. His professional life spanned both film and television mediums in Japan until his death on February 9, 1973, at the age of forty-one.
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Full Filmography
39 titles- Total Natural Colored Ultra Q (2013) Director
- Ultra Q: The 1/8 Project (1990) Director
- Ultra Q: Goro and Goro (1990) Director
- Ultraman: Terror on Route 87 (1989) Lyricist
- War of the God Monsters (1985) Special Effects
- Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle (1979) Director
- Akio Jissoji's Ultraman (1979) Lyricist
- Godzilla (1977) Special Effects
- Godzilla (1977) Visual Effects Camera
- Jumborg Ace (1973) Creator
- Return of Ultraman: Jiro Rides a Monster (1972) Producer
- Return of Ultraman (1971) Producer
- Return of Ultraman (1971) Producer
- Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters (1971) Producer
- Ultra Fight (1970) Producer
- Operation: Mystery (1968) Director
- Ultraseven (1967) Director
- Ultraseven (1967) Lyricist
- Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature (1967) Director
- Ultraman (1966) Director
- Ultraman (1966) Lyricist
- Ultraman (1966) Special Effects
- Ultraman (1966) Visual Effects
- Ultraman (1966) Visual Effects Director
- Ultra Q (1966) Director
- Ultra Q (1966) Executive Producer
- Ultra Q (1966) Lyricist
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) Special Effects Assistant
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) Special Effects
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) Visual Effects Camera
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) Special Effects
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) Visual Effects Camera
- Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) Visual Effects Camera
- Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) Special Effects
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) Special Effects
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) Visual Effects Camera
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) Special Effects Assistant
- Godzilla (1954) Special Effects
- Godzilla (1954) Visual Effects Camera
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hajime Tsuburaya best known for?
Hajime Tsuburaya is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Godzilla (1977), Godzilla (1977), Melissa P. (2005), I Love You, I Don't (1976).
When and where was Hajime Tsuburaya born?
Hajime Tsuburaya was born on April 23, 1931 in 日本东京都. They passed away on February 9, 1973.
How many credits does Hajime Tsuburaya have?
Hajime Tsuburaya has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2013.
What is Hajime Tsuburaya's background in cinema and television?
Hajime Tsuburaya was a Japanese film and television director, producer, and cinematographer. Known primarily for his work in directing, he accumulated twenty-four known credits. Born on April 23, 1931, he was the eldest son of Eiji Tsuburaya. He began his professional career working as an assistant special effects cine...
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