Kenpachirō Satsuma
May 27, 1947 — Dec 16, 2023 (76 years)
Kagoshima, Japan
16 Movies
1 Series
Kenpachirō Satsuma is a steadily working Japanese actor with 17+ credits since 1971. Highlights include 'The Return of Godzilla', playing Godzilla. Sci-fi is where He has worked most.
76R.I.P.
16Movies
1Series
Kenpachirō Satsuma
16 Movies
1 Series
Kenpachirō Satsuma is a steadily working Japanese actor with 17+ credits since 1971. Highlights include 'The Return of Godzilla', playing Godzilla. Sci-fi is where He has worked most.
76 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
16
Movies
1
Series
Movies
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
1994
Godzilla vs. Biollante
1989
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
1993
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
1995
Godzilla vs. Mothra
1992
The Return of Godzilla
1984
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
1991
Godzilla vs. Megalon
1973
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
1971
Godzilla 1985
1985
Godzilla vs. Gigan
1972
Pulgasari
1986
Japanese Hell
1999
G.I. Samurai
1979
Monster Planet of Godzilla
1994
TV Shows
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
Full Filmography
Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell
Doctor
2002
Film
Japanese Hell
Ao oni (Blue Ogre)
1999
Film
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Godzilla
1995
Film
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Godzilla
1994
Film
Monster Planet of Godzilla
Godzilla
1994
Film
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Gojira
1993
Film
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Gojira
1992
Film
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Godzilla
1991
Film
Godzilla vs. Biollante
Gojira
1989
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kenpachirō Satsuma still alive?
Kenpachirō Satsuma passed away on December 16, 2023 at age 76.
What are the most famous roles of Kenpachirō Satsuma?
Kenpachirō Satsuma is best known for roles in The Return of Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Biollante, Godzilla vs. Destoroyah.
How many movies has Kenpachirō Satsuma been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1971), Kenpachirō Satsuma has appeared in 28 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Kenpachirō Satsuma's first movie?
The career of Kenpachirō Satsuma began with Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971).
What is Kenpachirō Satsuma's most recent movie or series?
Kenpachirō Satsuma's most recent release is The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga, which premiered on April 2, 2019.
What TV shows has Kenpachirō Satsuma appeared in?
On television, Kenpachirō Satsuma has appeared in Thunder Mask.
Kenpachirō Satsuma
1947-05-27 · Kagoshima, Japan
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.