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Kenpachirō Satsuma
Acting

Kenpachirō Satsuma

Born 1947-05-27
Kagoshima, Japan
Department: Acting

Biography

Kenpachirō Satsuma (薩摩剣八郎) was a Japanese actor and stuntman born as Yasuaki Maeda (前田靖昭) on May 27, 1947 in Kagoshima. He is known for portraying Godzilla on screen in various films between 1971, in Godzilla vs. Hedorah, and 1995, in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. He used the stage names Ryoma Kusaka (久坂龍馬) and Kengo Nakayama (中山剣吾) before settling on Kenpachiro Satsuma in 1984.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Kenpachirō Satsuma

The Return of Godzilla
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The Return of Godzilla

1984
TMDB3.6
Godzilla vs. Biollante
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Godzilla vs. Biollante

1989
TMDB3.7
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
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Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

1995
TMDB3.9
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
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Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

1991
TMDB3.5
Godzilla vs. Megalon
Movie
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Godzilla vs. Megalon

1973
TMDB3.1
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
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Godzilla vs. Hedorah

1971
TMDB3.4
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
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Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

1994
TMDB3.4
Godzilla vs. Mothra
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Godzilla vs. Mothra

1992
TMDB3.5
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

1993
TMDB3.6
Godzilla vs. Gigan
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Godzilla vs. Gigan

1972
TMDB3.2

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (34 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Dawn of Kaiju EigaThe Dawn of Kaiju EigaSelf - Suit ActorMovie2019
Den Ace 60Den Ace 60Self / AppearanceMovie2018
Making of Godzilla vs. MothraMaking of Godzilla vs. MothraHimselfMovie2010
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special EffectsBringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special EffectsHimselfMovie2008
The Spirit of GodzillaThe Spirit of GodzillaSelf / AppearanceMovie2004
Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom ShellMariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom ShellDoctorMovie2002
Blind Beast vs Killer DwarfBlind Beast vs Killer DwarfSelf / AppearanceMovie2001
The Perverted Female President: The Widow's Sexual DesireThe Perverted Female President: The Widow's Sexual DesireMutsugoroMovie2000
Japanese HellJapanese HellAo oni (Blue Ogre)Movie1999
New Office Lady: Boss's PrankNew Office Lady: Boss's PrankPolice officerMovie1999
MILF Hunting in the Sea of TreesMILF Hunting in the Sea of TreesDetectiveMovie1998
Godzilla, King of the MonstersGodzilla, King of the MonstersSelf / AppearanceMovie1998
Onsen Geisha Since BirthOnsen Geisha Since BirthCompany presidentMovie1997
Godzilla vs. DestoroyahGodzilla vs. DestoroyahGodzillaMovie1995
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzillaGodzilla vs. SpaceGodzillaGodzillaMovie1994
Orochi, the Eight-Headed DragonOrochi, the Eight-Headed DragonSelf / AppearanceMovie1994
Monster Planet of GodzillaMonster Planet of GodzillaGodzillaMovie1994
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla IIGodzilla vs. Mechagodzilla IIGojiraMovie1993
Godzilla vs. MothraGodzilla vs. MothraGojiraMovie1992
Godzilla vs. King GhidorahGodzilla vs. King GhidorahGodzillaMovie1991
Godzilla vs. BiollanteGodzilla vs. BiollanteGojiraMovie1989
Hong Kil-dongHong Kil-dongSelf / AppearanceMovie1986
PulgasariPulgasariPulgasariMovie1986
Godzilla 1985Godzilla 1985Godzilla (uncredited)Movie1985
The Return of GodzillaThe Return of GodzillaGodzillaMovie1984
StationStationSelf / AppearanceMovie1981
The Imperial NavyThe Imperial NavySelf / AppearanceMovie1981
G.I. SamuraiG.I. SamuraiKoizumi's RetainerMovie1979
Godzilla vs. MegalonGodzilla vs. MegalonGiganMovie1973
Thunder MaskThunder MaskThunder Mask (suit)TV Series1972
Godzilla vs. GiganGodzilla vs. GiganGigan (as Kengo Nakayama)Movie1972
Godzilla vs. GiganGodzilla vs. GiganStuntsMovie1972
Godzilla vs. HedorahGodzilla vs. HedorahHedorah (as Kengo Nakayama)Movie1971
Life Begins at 61Life Begins at 61ScreenplayMovie1941