Born on December 1, 1936, in Tokyo, Japan, he is a renowned Japanese film actor celebrated for his work in the kaiju and tokusatsu genres. He began his acting career with the Shintoho studio before joining Toho in the late 1950s. Known for roles in films like "Matango" (1963) and "Destroy All Monsters" (1968), he became a frequent collaborator with director Ishirō Honda. Over the decades, his versatility and distinctive presence earned him a lasting legacy in Japanese cinema.