Hiroshi Tsuburaya
Biography
Hiroshi Tsuburaya was a Japanese actor born on March 8, 1964, in Setagaya, Tokyo. He was the grandchild of Eiji Tsuburaya and the third son of Hajime Tsuburaya. Tsuburaya is known for his work in tokusatsu series, particularly for playing the leading role in Uchuu Keiji Shaider as Dai Sawamura/Shaider. He was a male actor with a known birthday and day of death. Tsuburaya passed away on July 24, 2001, at the age of 37. His stage name is written as 円谷 浩 in Japanese. He is listed with 10 known credits and is known for his work in acting.
Career overview
Hiroshi Tsuburaya was a Japanese actor born in Setagaya, Tokyo on March 8, 1964. His family lineage connected him to the creation of the Ultraman Series. He was the grandchild of Eiji Tsuburaya, the first creator of the franchise, and the third son of Hajime Tsuburaya, who became the second creator of the Ultraman Series following Eiji Tsuburaya's death on January 25, 1970.
Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Hiroshi Tsuburaya accumulated ten known acting credits. He became well known to audiences of tokusatsu series for taking on the leading role in Uchuu Keiji Shaider, also known as Space Sheriff Shaider, where he portrayed the character Dai Sawamura, who is also known as Shaider.
Hiroshi Tsuburaya passed away on July 24, 2001 at the age of 37 in Japan. His work in tokusatsu television cemented his recognition among fans of the genre before his death.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light (1998) as Seiji Miyata
- Fallen Angels (1998)
- Assassin's Target: Iemitsu (1995)
- The Unruly Ronin's Journey II (1992)
- Skyscraper Hunting (1991)
- Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars (1990) as Hajime Tsuburaya
- The Men Who Made Ultraman (1989) as Susumu
- Space Sheriff Shaider (1984) as Space Sheriff Shaider / Sawamura Dai
- Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie (1984) as Dai Sawamura / Space Sheriff Shaider
- Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers! (1984) as Dai Sawamura / Space Sheriff Shaider
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hiroshi Tsuburaya best known for?
Hiroshi Tsuburaya is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hostel (2006).
When and where was Hiroshi Tsuburaya born?
Hiroshi Tsuburaya was born on March 8, 1964 in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on July 24, 2001.
How many credits does Hiroshi Tsuburaya have?
Hiroshi Tsuburaya has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 1998.
What is Hiroshi Tsuburaya's background in cinema and television?
Hiroshi Tsuburaya was a Japanese actor born on March 8, 1964, in Setagaya, Tokyo. He was the grandchild of Eiji Tsuburaya and the third son of Hajime Tsuburaya. Tsuburaya is known for his work in tokusatsu series, particularly for playing the leading role in Uchuu Keiji Shaider as Dai Sawamura/Shaider. He was a male ac...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Space Sheriff Shaider (1984) as Space Sheriff Shaider / Sawamura Dai — aged about 20
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