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Shigeo Kobayashi

Kobayashi Shigeo

  • Name: Kobayashi Shigeo
  • Native name: 小林成男
  • Given name: Kobayashi Shigeo
  • Also Known as: 小林滋央, こばやし しげお
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: April 21, 1970
  • Age: 56
Shigeo Kobayashi is a Japanese actor. Born and raised in Tokyo, Kobayashi worked on over 80 films, theatrical productions and TV drama series. In 2008, he played the leading role in a short film "Todai (the Light House)" a part of Otokotachi no Uta. His most recent work includes the role of a Japanese Lieutenant in The Flowers of War, starring Christian Bale and directed by Zhang Yimou. Shigeo continues to build a unique career as an actor, noted for his ability to express subtle emotions.
While attending Keio University, he studied acting as an apprentice of renowned kabuki actor Yorozuya Kinnosuke. After performing in historical plays with Yorozuya, during which he trained for Japanese swordfights, he broadened his scope to film and television. In 1999, he appeared in Railroad Man with Ken Takakura. Over the years he earned recognition as both a film and theatrical actor who specialises in Yakuza, samurai, soldier and detective roles. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2026
River Sunset
River Sunset
Chinese Drama, 2026, 44 eps
Teng Tian (Support Role)
44
Teng Tian
Support Role
7.7
2017
Dongfang You Dahai
Dongfang You Dahai
Chinese Drama, 2017, 35 eps
Togo Heihachiro [Japanese navy admiral] (Support Role)
35
Togo Heihachiro [Japanese navy admiral]
Support Role
8.0
2016
Winner
Winner
Chinese Drama, 2016, 40 eps
Fujiyama (Support Role)
40
Fujiyama
Support Role
8.0
2008
Ashita no Kita Yoshio
Ashita no Kita Yoshio
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Kokubu Yukio {WAYCYS Employee] (Ep. 2-3, 5-11) (Support Role)
11
Kokubu Yukio {WAYCYS Employee] (Ep. 2-3, 5-11)
Support Role
7.3
2006
Itsuwari no Hanazono
Itsuwari no Hanazono
Japanese Drama, 2006, 65 eps
Saeki Takeshi (Support Role)
65
Saeki Takeshi
Support Role
6.0
2004
Sky High 2
Sky High 2
Japanese Drama, 2004, 9 eps
Sendo Eikichi (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)
9
Sendo Eikichi (Ep. 6)
Guest Role
7.0
2003
Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi
Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
[Blackmail man] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
11
[Blackmail man] (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
7.3
2000
Hacchobori no Shichinin
Hacchobori no Shichinin
Japanese Drama, 2000, 10 eps
Yahachi (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
10
Yahachi (Ep. 9)
Guest Role
9.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2022
Where the Wind Blows
Where the Wind Blows
Hong Kong Movie, 2022,
(Guest Role)
Guest Role
6.6
2017
Defenders
Defenders
Chinese Movie, 2017,
Ying Sen Xiao (Support Role)
Ying Sen Xiao
Support Role
0.0
2016
On Wings of Eagles
On Wings of Eagles
Chinese Movie, 2016,
Yumoto Yoshinori (Support Role)
Yumoto Yoshinori
Support Role
6.1
2015
Ballet in the Flames of War
Ballet in the Flames of War
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Hatoyama Konosuke (Support Role)
Hatoyama Konosuke
Support Role
6.3
2011
The Flowers of War
The Flowers of War
Chinese Movie, 2011,
Lieutenant Kato (Support Role)
Lieutenant Kato
Support Role
8.1
2008
Otokotachi no uta
Otokotachi no uta
Japanese Movie, 2008,
(Support Role)
Support Role
1.0
2004
IZO
IZO
Japanese Movie, 2004,
[Groom] (Support Role)
[Groom]
Support Role
6.3
2004
Flower & Snake
Flower & Snake
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Yoshizawa (Support Role)
Yoshizawa
Support Role
6.4
2002
Gun Crazy 2: Beyond the Law
Gun Crazy 2: Beyond the Law
Japanese Movie, 2002,
Tomoe Junji (Support Role)
Tomoe Junji
Support Role
6.0
2002
Stray Dog
Stray Dog
Japanese Movie, 2002,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
2001
Agitator
Agitator
Japanese Movie, 2001,
Ishimoto (Support Role)
Ishimoto
Support Role
7.1
2001
The Firefly
The Firefly
Japanese Movie, 2001,
[Toastmaster] (Support Role)
[Toastmaster]
Support Role
6.9
1999
Black Angel Vol. 2
Black Angel Vol. 2
Japanese Movie, 1999,
Tohyo Mitsuru (Support Role)
Tohyo Mitsuru
Support Role
7.1
1999
Railroad Man
Railroad Man
Japanese Movie, 1999,
[Motorman] (Support Role)
[Motorman]
Support Role
7.6
1998
Black Angel
Black Angel
Japanese Movie, 1998,
Tohyo Mitsuru (Support Role)
Tohyo Mitsuru
Support Role
6.8
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2004
Kaseifu wa Mita! 22
Kaseifu wa Mita! 22
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Iida Yoshimichi [Yoshie's son] (Guest Role)
1
Iida Yoshimichi [Yoshie's son]
Guest Role
0.0
2000 1
Guest Role
0.0
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  • First Name: Shigeo
  • Family Name: Kobayashi
  • Native name: 小林成男
  • Also Known as: 小林滋央, こばやし しげお
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: April 21, 1970
  • Age: 56

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