Susumu Kurobe (黒部 進, Kurobe Susumu) (born Takashi Yoshimoto (吉本 隆志, Yoshimoto Takashi); 22 October 1939) is a television, film and stage actor from Kurobe, Toyama,[1] Japan, widely known for his portrayal of Shin Hayata, the first Ultraman in the titular character series,[2][3] a role he has played since the original series in 1966 and many other times during the franchise. In 2005, he played chief Kenzo Tomioka in Ultraman Max.
Susumu Kurobe | |
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黒部 進 | |
Born | 吉本 隆志 (Takashi Yoshimoto) 22 October 1939 Kurobe, Toyama, Japan |
Status | Married |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1963–present |
Notable credit | Ultraman/Shin Hayata in the Ultraman series |
Relatives | Takami Yoshimoto (daughter) |
Website | http://www.art-promotion.jp/prof_male02_kurobe.html |
He made his film debut with Akatsukino Gasho in 1963.[4] After appearing Ultraman he turned into a villain actor[3] and appeared in many jidaigeki dramas. His daughter, Takami Yoshimoto, is also an actress, who portrayed Rena Yanase in Ultraman Tiga (1996).