Personal Info
Birth date
1957-12-21 (67 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi, Japan
Also known as
-Tsutomu Kitagawa
Biography
Tsutomu Kitagawa (喜多川 務, Kitagawa Tsutomu, born December 21, 1957) is a Japanese actor and stuntman who is mostly known for playing Godzilla for the "Millennium" (or "Shinsei") series. He also played King Ghidorah for Rebirth of Mothra III. He also played the costumed actor for the Blue (and occasionally, Black) Ranger in many of Toei Company's Super Sentai Series in the 1980s, better known in the United States as Power Rangers. Kitagawa graduated from Sakuragaoka High School before joining Sonny Chiba's Japan Action Club in January 1975. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tsutomu Kitagawa, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Kamen Rider
6.4
Overview:
Takeshi Hongo is a promising young man with a passion for motorcycle racing. However, his dreams are suddenly ruined when he gets kidnapped by Shocker, the evil secret organization planning to dominate the world. After being remodeled into a cyborg, Takeshi escapes and swears to protect the world from the inhuman monsters.Godzilla: Final Wars
7.1
Overview:
Humanity finally rids themselves of Godzilla, imprisoning him in an icy tomb in the South Pole. All is peaceful until various monsters emerge to lay waste to Earth's cities. Overwhelmed, humanity is seemingly saved by a race of benevolent aliens known as Xiliens. But not all is what it seems with these bizarre visitors. If humanity wishes to survive, they must reluctantly resurrect their most hated enemy, Godzilla.Godzilla 2000: Millennium
7
Overview:
An independent group of researchers called the Godzilla Prediction Network (GPN) actively track Godzilla as he makes landfall in Nemuro. Matters are further complicated when a giant meteor is discovered in the Ibaragi Prefecture. The mysterious rock begins to levitate as it's true intentions for the world and Godzilla are revealed.Chōjin Sentai Jetman
7.9
Overview:
The Sky Force sends five highly trained operatives to participate in an experiment which will expose them to Birdonic Waves, resulting in superhuman abilities. But when the Earth Ship is attacked by Vyram, the majority of the Birdonic Waves are sent to Earth and find four unsuspecting civilians. Now, it's up to these four accidental super humans – Raita, Kaori, Ako, and Gai – alongside Ryu, the only original operative to receive Birdonic Waves, to defend their dimension against Vyram.Dai Sentai Goggle-V
8.8
Overview:
Warriors were chosen to battle the Dark Science Empire Death Dark. They fight using Future Science and their weapons are inspired by gymnastics apparatus.Juken Sentai Gekiranger
7.5
Overview:
Beast-Fist is a form of martial arts where the powers of a beast can be acquired by sensing the beast in their hearts. There are two relative schools of the Beast-Fist. One, the Beast-Fist of justice, Geki Juken Beast Arts. And one, the evil Beast-Fist of Rin Juken Akugata. The two schools of warriors learn and change in order to increase in power every day, as they are destined to clash.Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
8.2
Overview:
When an all-powerful enemy appears to destroy all parallel worlds, a hero with the spirit of all Super Sentai will rise to fight back. Transforming into Zenkaiser, he joins forces with four robots called Kikainoids with the spirit of Super Sentai robos from across history.Special Rescue Exceedraft
8.8
Overview:
Special Rescue Exceedraft is the last part of the Rescue Heroes Trilogy in Toei Company's Metal Hero Series of superhero TV series. It was aired in Japan from February 2, 1992 to January 24, 1993. The series was initially conceived as taking place in a new continuity, leading to weaker ties to Solbrain and Winspector.Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
7.4
Overview:
JSDF pilot Akane has a fateful encounter when a new Godzilla emerges in Tateyama. As a countermeasure, a cyborg named Kiryu is constructed from the remains of the original. The machine is discovered to harbor the restless soul of the original monster as Akane must learn to find value in her own life as well.Special Rescue Police Winspector
8
Overview:
In 1999, advanced science and technology enriched people's lives, but the damage caused when they were misused for crimes or went out of control and went out of control was also great. The Special Rescue Police Winspector (abbreviated as WSP) was established to deal with such a situation. Their purpose is not only to investigate crimes and arrest suspects but also to save the lives of those involved in crimes and disasters.Ressha Sentai ToQger
7.4
Overview:
The evil empire, Shadow Line appeared to cover the world in darkness. Five childhood friends who have great imaginations were selected as the ToQgers to fight the Shadow Line.Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
8.4
Overview:
A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.Rebirth of Mothra III
6.2
Overview:
To save the world, Mothra goes back in time in an attempt to defeat a younger King Ghidorah.Kamen Rider Gaim the Movie: The Great Soccer Match! The Golden Fruit Cup!
5.9
Overview:
Kouta is taken into a new version of Zawame, where soccer teams aim to win the All Rider Cup. The reward: The golden fruit. A strange man named Kougane starts sending locusts to other Armored Riders, consuming them, leaving their Lockseeds intact in order to revive his Golden Lockseed. Along with a strange youth named Lapis who seems to have a relation to the new world, will the Beat Riders be able to stop him?Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
7.1
Overview:
Mothra and her fairies return to Japan to warn mankind that they must return Kiryu to the sea, for the dead must not be disturbed. However Godzilla has survived to menace Japan leaving Kiryu as the nation's only defense.Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
6.7
Overview:
In an alternate timeline the original Godzilla is never defeated and repeatedly reemerges to feed on Japan's energy sources. A new inter-dimensional weapon called the Dimension Tide is created with the intent of eliminating Godzilla. However, the new weapon might also serve as a gateway to something far more sinister.Acting
2021Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (1 Episode) as Suu-san
2014Kamen Rider Gaim the Movie: The Great Soccer Match! The Golden Fruit Cup! as Oren's Unit
2014Ressha Sentai ToQger (1 Episode) as Guard
2008Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects as Himself
2007Juken Sentai Gekiranger (1 Episode) as Cake Vendor
2004Making of Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. as Self
2004Godzilla: Final Wars as Godzilla
2003Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. as Gojira
2002Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla as Gojira / Maser Tank Pilot
2000Godzilla vs. Megaguirus as Godzilla
1999Godzilla 2000: Millennium as Gojira
1998Rebirth of Mothra III as Kingugidora
1992Special Rescue Exceedraft (1 Episode) as Agawa's subordinate
1991Chōjin Sentai Jetman (1, 1 Episode) as Rei, Man
1990Special Rescue Police Winspector (1 Episode) as Vampire Human Face Bat (stunt)
1982Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1, 1 Episode) as Kung-Fu Doll, Motorcycle Gang
1971Kamen Rider (1 Episode) as Village Chief