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'''Yoshibumi Tajima''' {{Nihongo|田島義文|Tajima Yoshibumi}}, often erroneously billed in English as '''Yoshifumi Tajima''', was a [[Japan]]ese actor. Tajima began acting in films in the 1950's, and continued appearing in film and television productions until the late 1980's. Tajima is perhaps best known for his numerous appearances in [[Toho]]'s [[tokusatsu]] productions in the [[Showa era]]. Tajima's best-known roles include Kumayama in ''[[Mothra vs. Godzilla]]'' and the recurring character Seki from ''[[wikia:c:ultra:Ultra Q|Ultra Q]]''. Tajima's last film role was in ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'' in [[1984]], though he continued acting on television for the rest of the decade. Tajima passed away of esophageal cancer on September 10, 2009, at the age of 91.
'''Yoshibumi Tajima''' {{Nihongo|田島義文|Tajima Yoshibumi}}, often erroneously billed in English as '''Yoshifumi Tajima''', was a [[Japan]]ese actor. Tajima began acting in films in the 1950's, and continued appearing in film and television productions until the late 1980's. Tajima is perhaps best known for his numerous appearances in [[Toho]]'s [[tokusatsu]] productions in the [[Showa era]]. Tajima's best-known roles include Kumayama in ''[[Mothra vs. Godzilla]]'' and the recurring character Seki from ''[[wikia:w:c:ultra:Ultra Q|Ultra Q]]''. Tajima's last film role was in ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'' in [[1984]], though he continued acting on television for the rest of the decade. Tajima passed away of esophageal cancer on September 10, 2009, at the age of 91.
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==Selected Filmography==
==Selected Filmography==
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*''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'' (1965) as Submarine Captain Murata
*''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'' (1965) as Submarine Captain Murata
*''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'' (1965) as [[JSDF]] General
*''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'' (1965) as [[JSDF]] General
*''[[wikia:c:ultra:Ultra Q|Ultra Q]]'' (TV 1966) as News Desk Editor Seki
*''[[wikia:w:c:ultra:Ultra Q|Ultra Q]]'' (TV 1966) as News Desk Editor Seki
*''[[The War of the Gargantuas]]'' (1966) as Police Officer Hirai
*''[[The War of the Gargantuas]]'' (1966) as Police Officer Hirai
*''[[King Kong Escapes]]'' (1967) as [[Dr. Who]]'s Henchman
*''[[King Kong Escapes]]'' (1967) as [[Dr. Who]]'s Henchman
*''[[Destroy All Monsters]]'' (1968) as [[JSDF]] General Sugiyama
*''[[Destroy All Monsters]]'' (1968) as [[JSDF]] General Sugiyama
*''[[All Monsters Attack]]'' (1969) as Detective
*''[[All Monsters Attack]]'' (1969) as Detective
*''[[wikia:c:ultra:Dinosaur Squadron Koseidon|Dinosaur Squadron Koseidon]]'' (TV 1978) as Osamu Amano [episode 21, ''Escape from Phytas / Lava Hell'']
*''[[wikia:w:c:ultra:Dinosaur Squadron Koseidon|Dinosaur Squadron Koseidon]]'' (TV 1978) as Osamu Amano [episode 21, ''Escape from Phytas / Lava Hell'']
*''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'' (1984) as Minister of the Environment Hidaka
*''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'' (1984) as Minister of the Environment Hidaka
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Revision as of 19:31, 26 February 2019

Yoshibumi Tajima
Yoshibumi Tajima as Kumayama in Mothra vs. Godzilla
Born August 4, 1918
Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Died September 10, 2009
Occupation Actor
Notable role(s) Iseki, Detective Sakata, Captain of Uranami, God of Takamagahara, Syōgen Ryū, Sergeant Tabata, JSDF Commander, Yukichi Yamamoto, Tome Amanoshome, Kumayama, Tada, Ship Captain, Captain Murata, JSDF General, Seki, Officer Hirai, Dr. Who's Henchman, General Sugiyama, Detective, Osamu Amano, Minister Hidaka
First work Beyond Love and Hatred (1951)
Notable work Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
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Yoshibumi Tajima (田島義文,   Tajima Yoshibumi), often erroneously billed in English as Yoshifumi Tajima, was a Japanese actor. Tajima began acting in films in the 1950's, and continued appearing in film and television productions until the late 1980's. Tajima is perhaps best known for his numerous appearances in Toho's tokusatsu productions in the Showa era. Tajima's best-known roles include Kumayama in Mothra vs. Godzilla and the recurring character Seki from Ultra Q. Tajima's last film role was in The Return of Godzilla in 1984, though he continued acting on television for the rest of the decade. Tajima passed away of esophageal cancer on September 10, 2009, at the age of 91.

Selected Filmography

Real World