- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Voice Actor
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1923-11-23
- Date of death
- 2010-09-16
- Hometown
- Gunma Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- B
Keiju Kobayashi
小林桂樹
Keiju Kobayashi was a Japanese actor. In a career that spanned 65 years, he appeared in over 250 films. He won many awards for his acting. Kobayashi appeared in films made by such notable directors as Akira Kurosawa, Yasujirō Ozu, Mikio Naruse, and Kihachi Okamoto. He continued to give powerful performances after largely moving to television in the late 1960s.
He also portrayed the voice of the "Shirō Nishi" in the original Japanese version of the Studio Ghibli anime film Whisper of the Heart in 1995.
He died on 16 September 2010 of heart failure at the age of 86.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Keiju Kobayashi's name in other languages?
Keiju Kobayashi is also known as 小林桂樹.
When is Keiju Kobayashi's birthday?
Keiju Kobayashi was born on November 23, 1923.
How old is Keiju Kobayashi?
Keiju Kobayashi is 86 years old.
When did Keiju Kobayashi die?
Keiju Kobayashi passed away on September 16, 2010.
What is Keiju Kobayashi's gender?
Keiju Kobayashi is male.
What is Keiju Kobayashi's blood type?
Keiju Kobayashi's blood type is B.
What does Keiju Kobayashi do?
Keiju Kobayashi works as Voice Actor.
What language does Keiju Kobayashi voice in?
Keiju Kobayashi performs in Japanese.
Where is Keiju Kobayashi from?
Keiju Kobayashi is from Gunma Prefecture, Japan.