Fuyuki Murakami

Fuyuki Murakami Born December 23, 1911 Tokuyama, Yamaguchi, Japan Notable role(s) Dr. Tanabe, Chief Editor Yamada, Professor Minami, Dr. Nobu Kawanami, Dr. Majima, God of Takamagahara, Inspector Iriake, Dr. Murai, Dr. Sano, Councilman First work Actress (1947) Notable work Godzilla (1954)

Fuyuki Murakami (村上冬樹,   Murakami Fuyuki), born Saishu Murakami (村上 済州,   Murakami Saishū), was a Japanese film and television actor. He appeared in numerous film and television productions from the 1940's through 1990's, including Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru. He was perhaps most well known for his appearances in Toho's Godzilla and other kaiju films in the Showa era, where he often portrayed scientists or government officials. Murakami passed away on April 5, 2007 at the age of 95 in Tokyo.

Selected Filmography

• Godzilla (1954) as Dr. Tanabe
• Invisible Man (1954) as Chief Editor Yamada
• Rodan (1956) as Professor Minami
• The Mysterians (1957) as Dr. Nobu Kawanami
• Varan (1958) as Dr. Majima, Sugimoto's aide
• The Three Treasures (1959) as God of Takamagahara
• Battle in Outer Space (1959) as Inspector Iriake
• The Secret of the Telegian (1960) as Dr. Murai
• The Human Vapor (1960) as Dr. Sano
• Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) as Councilman
• Ultra Q (TV 1966) as Mayor of S13 District [episode 17]
• Mirrorman (TV 1971) as Pastor [pilot episode]
• Ultraman 80 (TV 1980-1981) as Old Man [episode 41]
• Ultraman Dyna (TV 1997-1998) as Old Gentleman [episode 12]

External Links

• Fuyuki Murakami tribute on SciFi Japan

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