Susumu Kurobe
Susumu Kurobe (黒部 進, Kurobe Susumu), given the birth name of Takashi Yoshimoto (吉本 隆志, Yoshimoto Takashi), was born on (1939-10-22) October 22, 1939 in Kurobe, Toyama, Japan.
He is commonly known for having played the character role Shin Hayata in the Ultraman series, a role he reprised in episode 47 of the 2006 television series Ultraman Mebius and its theatrical film adaptation, Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers, as well as Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers. In 2005, he played chief Kenzo Tomioka in Ultraman Max.
He is the father of Takami Yoshimoto, who portrayed Rena Yanase in Ultraman Tiga (1996).
Filmography
Films
1964 - Kokusai himitsu keisatsu: Kagi no kagi - Used to make What's Up, Tiger Lily?
1965 - None but the Brave
1966 - What's Up, Tiger Lily? (archive footage)
1967 - King Kong Escapes
1967 - Ultraman (Shin Hayata)
1967 - Son of Godzilla
1968 - Destroy All Monsters
1969 - Latitude Zero
1979 - Ultraman Kaijuu Daikessen
1989 - Godzilla vs. Biollante
1991 - Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah