Quick Facts
Born:
1957-12-21
Birthplace:
Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi, Japan
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Tsutomu Kitagawa
Acting
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Biography
Tsutomu Kitagawa (喜多川 務, Kitagawa Tsutomu, born December 21, 1957) is a Japanese actor and stuntman who is mostly known for playing Godzilla for the "Millennium" (or "Shinsei") series. He also played King Ghidorah for Rebirth of Mothra III. He also played the costumed actor for the Blue (and occasionally, Black) Ranger in many of Toei Company's Super Sentai Series in the 1980s, better known in the United States as Power Rangers. Kitagawa graduated from Sakuragaoka High School before joining Sonny Chiba's Japan Action Club in January 1975.
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Known For
Godzilla: Final Wars
Godzilla
Godzilla 2000: Millennium
Gojira
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Gojira / Maser Tank Pilot
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
Godzilla
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Gojira
Choushinsei Flashman
Bun
Kamen Rider
Village Chief
Kamen Rider
Guard
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger TV | Suu-san |
| 2014 | Kamen Rider Gaim the Movie: The Great Soccer Match! The Golden Fruit Cup! MOVIE | Oren's Unit |
| 2014 | Ressha Sentai ToQger TV | Guard |
| 2008 | Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects MOVIE | Himself |
| 2008 | Engine Sentai Go-Onger TV | Salary Man |
| 2007 | Cutie Honey: The Live TV | Sakunosuke Tanaka |
| 2007 | Juken Sentai Gekiranger TV | Cake Vendor |
| 2004 | Making of Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | Godzilla: Final Wars MOVIE | Godzilla |
| 2003 | Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. MOVIE | Gojira |