Hiroshi Koizumi
Biography
Hiroshi Koizumi was a Japanese actor born on August 12, 1926. He is a graduate of Keio University in Tokyo. Koizumi is known for his roles in Toho Studios monster movies, including Godzilla Raids Again. He often played a scientist in his films. In the 1999 interview with Steve Ryfle, Koizumi expressed a desire to have done more in his performances. He passed away on May 31, 2015, at a hospital in Tokyo. Koizumi's birth name is written as 小泉 汪 and his stage name is 小泉博. He was born in Kamakura, Japan.
Career overview
Hiroshi Koizumi was a Japanese actor, best known for his work in the film industry. He was a graduate of Keio University in Tokyo. Koizumi's acting career spanned multiple film roles, with a notable presence in Toho Studios monster movies, including the 1955 film Godzilla Raids Again.
Koizumi's performances often featured him playing a scientist, but he also took on more powerful roles in other films. In the 1950s, he appeared in several notable Japanese films, including Late Chrysanthemums, where he played a young man who married an older wealthy woman to escape from the slums.
Throughout his career, Koizumi accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with over 125 known roles. His work in the film industry was marked by a versatility in his performances, as he took on a wide range of roles in various genres.
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Full Filmography
117 titles- The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga (2019) as Self - Actor
- Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008) as Himself
- Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003) as Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô
- Genesis Surviver Gaiarth (1992) Producer
- Tetsuo II: Body Hammer (1992) Producer
- Godzilla 1985 (1985) as Geologist Minami
- The Return of Godzilla (1984) as Professor Minami
- The Tale of Saikaido (1983)
- The Last Days of Planet Earth (1981) as Zoologist
- Violent Fighters (1979)
- Human Revolution II (1976)
- Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) as Professor Wagura
- Prophecies of Nostradamus (1974) as Environmental scientist #2
- Little Adventurer (1973)
- Warrior of Love Rainbowman (1972) as Ichiro Yamato
- 金メダルへのターン！ (1970)
- I Want to Sleep (1970) Music
- Battle of the Japan Sea (1969) as Kurino
- Young Guy Graduates (1969)
- Japan's Longest Day (1967) as Nobukata Wada - NHK Broadcaster
- The Daphne (1966)
- Night in Bangkok (1966)
- Start Here (1965) as Shuji Okabayashi (Akiko’s Husband)
- The White Rose of Hong Kong (1965) as Takeda, Chief of the Narcotics Division/ Drug dealer boss
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as Professor Murai
- Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) as Professor Shunsuke Miura
- Dogora (1964) as Kirino
- Hello, Baby (1964) as Toshio Mikami
- Matango (1963) as Naoyuki Sakuta - Skipper
- Atragon (1963) as Inspector
- Chûshingura (1962)
- Star of Hong Kong (1962) as HK office manager
- Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū ren'ai kōsa-ten (1962)
- Kōkōsei to jokyōshi hijō no seishun (1962)
- Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū (1962)
- The Daughters of the Saotome Family (1962)
- Mothra (1961) as Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô
- A Night in Hong Kong (1961)
- Sazae-san Plays Cupid (1961)
- Lovers of Ginza (1961)
- Different Sons (1961)
- Sazae-san's Baby (1960)
- Daughters, Wives and a Mother (1960) as Hidetaka Tani
- The Storm of the Pacific (1960)
- Ginza Tomboy (1960) as Takashi Koshiba (Lawyer)
- Master Fencer Sees the World (1960)
- Sazae And Aunt Apron (1960)
- Chikuhō no kodomotachi (1960)
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) as Tsukioka
- Three Dolls in Ginza (1959)
- The Wedding Night (1959) as Atsio Mizushima
- The Beast Shall Die (1959) as Detective Masugi
- Sazae-san's Marriage (1959)
- Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife (1959)
- Sazae-san's Newlywed Family (1959)
- Sazae's Engagement Trip (1958)
- Song for a Bride (1958)
- The Little Actress (1958)
- Holiday in Tokyo (1958)
- The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl (1958) as Masao Akita
- Romance and Rhythm (1958)
- The Capital of Love (1958) as Kyoichi Yamane
- A Farewell to the Woman Called My Sister (1957)
- Forgotten Flower Petal: Conclusion (1957)
- The 36 Passengers (1957)
- Good Luck to These Two (1957)
- Sazae-san Sequel (1957)
- The Green Voyage (1957) as Yōichi Shimizu (amateur baseball player)
- A Town with a Mountain and River (1957) as Shogo Sugawara
- Hateful Things (1957) as Professor Kurata
- Teenage Sazae (1957)
- All Sold Out (1956)
- Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl (1956) as Taniyama
- Shin Shokoku Monogatari: Otena no To Part 2 (1956)
- Rebels on the High Sea (1956)
- Sazae-san (1956)
- The Underworld (1956)
- Fighting Cha Cha Girl (1956) as Shichihei Hayasugi
- Mother and Son (1955) as Hiroshi Matsuyama
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Shoichi Tsukioka
- Tomorrow's Happiness (1955) as Toshio Matsuzaki
- So Deep in My Heart (1955)
- Young Love Conquers All (1955)
- Shin Shokoku Monogatari: Otena no To Part 1 (1955)
- The First Kiss (1955) as Eikichi Uemura
- Utae! Seishun Harikiri Musume (1955) as Driver
- Farewell, Innocence (1955) as Amemiya
- Lovetide (1955) as Ishijima
- Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf (1955)
- Ticket to Hell (1955) as Detective Funaki
- Jirocho's New Year (1954)
- Mama's Diary (1954)
- Jirocho in Disgrace (1954)
- Late Chrysanthemums (1954) as Kiyoshi
- Love Express (1954)
- 12 Chapters About Women (1954) as Go Koheita
- Mother's First Love (1954)
- Last of the Wild Ones (1954)
- The Last Embrace (1953) as Yoshikawa (Sampei)
- Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow (1953)
- Jirocho's Home-Coming (1953)
- Jirocho, the Hunted (1953)
- Her Captive Gamblers (1953)
- A Song of Little Men (1953)
- Tokyo Profile (1953)
- My Wonderful Yellow Car (1953) as The young man
- White Fish (1953) as Sumida
- Mr. Pu (1953)
- Aijô ni tsuite (1953)
- Girls in the Orchard (1953)
- Ikiru (1952) as Jazz Bar Guest (uncredited)
- The Man Who Came to Port (1952) as Shingo Nishizawa
- A Guide to Marriage (1952)
- A Meeting of Youths (1952) as Shōgo Murase
- Mr. Lucky (1952) as 近藤勇三
- Tokyo Sweetheart (1952) as Shôtarô
- Kin no tamago: Golden Girl (1952)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hiroshi Koizumi best known for?
Hiroshi Koizumi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003), Tetsuo II: Body Hammer (1992), Godzilla 1985 (1985), The Return of Godzilla (1984).
When and where was Hiroshi Koizumi born?
Hiroshi Koizumi was born on August 12, 1926 in Kamakura, Japan. They passed away on May 31, 2015.
How many credits does Hiroshi Koizumi have?
Hiroshi Koizumi has accumulated over 117 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2019.
What is Hiroshi Koizumi's background in cinema and television?
Hiroshi Koizumi was a Japanese actor born on August 12, 1926. He is a graduate of Keio University in Tokyo. Koizumi is known for his roles in Toho Studios monster movies, including Godzilla Raids Again. He often played a scientist in his films. In the 1999 interview with Steve Ryfle, Koizumi expressed a desire to have ...
Hiroshi Koizumi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ikiru (1952) as Jazz Bar Guest (uncredited) — aged about 25
- Tokyo Sweetheart (1952) as Shôtarô — aged about 25
- Japan's Longest Day (1967) as Nobukata Wada - NHK Broadcaster — aged about 40
- Late Chrysanthemums (1954) as Kiyoshi — aged about 27
- Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003) as Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô — aged about 76
- The Return of Godzilla (1984) as Professor Minami — aged about 57
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