Robert Dunham
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Template:Infobox Actor Robert Dunham, also known as Dan Yuma, was an American actor, writer, racecar driver, journalist, entrepreneur and former U.S. Marine. Dunham was stationed in Yokohama, Japan as a Marine, during which time he learned how to speak fluent Japanese. After being honorably discharged, Dunham remained in Japan and lived in Tokyo for 22 years. While living in Japan, Dunham opened his own import/export business, and appeared as an actor in several films produced by Toho Company Ltd. during the country's "Golden Age" of cinema. Dunham passed away on August 6, 2001 at the age of 70.
Kaiju Filmography
- Mothra (1961) as New Kirk City Police Chief
- Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) as U.S. Navy Officer (Uncredited; scene removed from Japanese cut)
- Dogora (1964) as Mark Jackson
- Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973) as Emperor Antonio and Seatopian on motorcycle
Trivia
- Although Dunham could speak fluent Japanese and did not usually require being dubbed over in his film appearances, in the Japanese version of Godzilla vs. Megalon he was dubbed over by Goro Naya.
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