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
黒部 進
Born
吉本 隆志
(Takashi Yoshimoto)

(1939-10-22) 22 October 1939 (age 85)
StatusMarried
OccupationActor
Years active1963–present
Notable creditUltraman/Shin Hayata in the Ultraman series
RelativesTakami Yoshimoto (daughter)
Websitehttp://www.art-promotion.jp/prof_male02_kurobe.html

He made his film debut with Akatsukino Gasho in 1963.[4] After appearing in Ultraman, he turned into a villain actor[3] and appeared in many jidaigeki dramas.[citation needed]

His daughter, Takami Yoshimoto, is also an actress, who portrayed Rena Yanase in Ultraman Tiga (1996).[citation needed]

Filmography

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Television

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References

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  1. ^ "黒部 進". タレントキャスティング. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Ultraman cumple 50 años de su primera aparición en la televisión japonesa". El Universo (in Spanish). 16 July 2016.
  3. ^ a b "俳優 黒部進さん正義のヒーローから悪役に一転、アフリカ体験が人生の糧". ヨミドクター. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  4. ^ "黒部 進 PROFILE". 日本タレント名鑑. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
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