About
Japanese actor and stuntman who gained fame for playing Godzilla in 12 consecutive films, including the original Godzilla. He passed away on August 7, 2017 at the age of 88.
Before Fame
He studied at the International Motion Picture Acting School.
Trivia
He spent a week studying the movements of elephants and bears at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo to prepare for his role in 1954's Godzilla.
Family Life
He had a daughter named Sonoe.
Associated With
He had a minor role in Akira Kurosawa's 1954 film Seven Samurai.
