Personal Info
Birth date
1932-05-14 (93 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Kanagawa, Japan
Also known as
Tadashi Ishihara
石原忠
Masayoshi Kato
Kenji Sahara
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Kenji Sahara ( Sahara Kenji, born Tadashi Ishihara) (born May 14, 1932) is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa. His real name is Masayoshi Kato ( Katō Masayoshi). Initially he used the name Tadashi Ishihara before changing it when he secured the lead role in Rodan (1956). Description above from the Wikipedia article Kenji Sahara, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Ultra Q
8.2
Overview:
As supernatural events and monster attacks rock Japan, the military and government look to be overwhelmed. Three intrepid young investigators—two pilots and a reporter—take it upon themselves to study these unexplained phenomena in order to inform and protect the public. With allies and science aiding them on their journey, the trio must separate myth from history as they explore the greater mysteries of these occurrences: are they unrelated, or is this barrage somehow a portent of even worse things to come?Ultraman Nexus
8.8
Overview:
The TLT is a covert international anti-monster unit established secretly to combat Space Beasts, mysterious monsters that are out to attack humans in the year 2009. One of the TLT's new recruits, Kazuki Komon, is attacked by one of them prior to reporting for duty. However, he is saved by a silver giant that he names "Ultraman". What no one knows is that the silver giant is an Ultraman — to be precise, Ultraman Nexus, ready to fight the Space Beasts to save the planet Earth.Submersion of Japan
NYR
Overview:
In this TV series of the hit 1973 film, Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes shake Japan. Firestorms burn beautiful Japanese cities to the ground. A weather survey group discovers that the Japanese Archipelago is moving towards the Japanese Trench, which if left to continue on its collision course, would bring the whole island of Japan under the sea!Forbidden Fruit
NYR
Overview:
Mayako, a married woman, finds her life of comfort and casual affairs thrown into disarray when she unexpectedly falls in love with a younger man. Here is a modern fable of the moral dilemmas facing today's women, in a time where the expectations of love, marriage, and divorce from earlier generations no longer seem true.Mighty Jack
6
Overview:
Mighty Jack was a tokusatsu SF/espionage/action TV series. Created by Japanese effects wizard Eiji Tsuburaya, the show was produced by Tsuburaya Productions and was broadcast on Fuji TV from April 6, 1968 to June 29, 1968, with a total of 13 one-hour episodes. The music for the episodes was done by Isao Tomita and Kunio Miyauchi. Reportedly, Eiji Tsuburaya considered this series his masterwork because the focus was on the people rather than on the vehicles and special effects This focus on the people was similar to the works of Gerry Anderson, of which Eiji was a big fan. The Mighty Jack mecha/HQ featured in this series also has some similarities to Eiji's previous TV masterpiece, Ultra Seven. Even for the original series of 13 one hour-long episodes, the ratings were low. The follow-up series, Fight! Mighty Jack, fared better in the ratings, perhaps because of its inclusion of monsters and aliens rather than purely human evil-doers like Q.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
7.6
Overview:
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.Mothra vs. Godzilla
7.04
Overview:
Journalists Ichiro Sakai and Junko cover the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg is found and claimed by greedy entrepreneurs. Mothra's fairies arrive and are aided by the journalists in a plea for its return. As their requests are denied, Godzilla arises near Nagoya and the people of Infant Island must decide if they are willing to answer Japan's own pleas for help.King Kong vs. Godzilla
6.873
Overview:
The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.All Monsters Attack
5.074
Overview:
Ichiro Miki is a child living in the industrial district of Kawasaki, where his parents' constant struggle to make ends meet often leaves the schoolboy alone. Constantly teased by a bully nicknamed Gabara, his only friends are toy consultant Shinpei and fellow classmate Sachiko. Ichiro turns to escapist dreams of Monster Island where he befriends the equally bullied Minilla.Contract Killer
7
Overview:
Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.Son of Godzilla
6.4
Overview:
Reporter Goro Maki stumbles upon scientists conducting weather experiments on Sollgel Island in the South Seas. He discovers the island is inhabited by giant mantis and a woman named Saeko who's been cast away since the death of her father. The pair soon find a helpless infant monster that Godzilla must adopt and learn to raise as one of his own.Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
7
Overview:
After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat.Destroy All Monsters
6.866
Overview:
At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters across the world.Terror of Mechagodzilla
6.904
Overview:
A submarine expedition to salvage the remains of Mechagodzilla is thwarted by a massive dinosaur named Titanosaurus. An Interpol investigation leads biologist Ichinose to uncover the work of Dr. Mafune and his mysterious daughter Katsura. Aligned with the Black Hole Aliens, Katsura's life becomes entwined with the resurrected machine.Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
7.033
Overview:
An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.Atragon
6.5
Overview:
The legendary empire of the lost continent of Mu reappears to threaten the world with domination. While countries unite to resist, an isolated World War II Captain has created the greatest warship ever seen, and possibly the surface world's only defense.Matango
6.9
Overview:
Five vacationers and two crewmen become stranded on a tropical island near the equator. The island has little edible food for them to use as they try to live in a fungus covered hulk while repairing Kessei's yacht. Eventually they struggle over the food rations which were left behind by the former crew. Soon they discover something unfriendly there...Rodan
6.491
Overview:
Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the local village, Shigeru heads deeper into the mines only to make a more horrifying discovery in the form a prehistoric flying creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.Mothra
7.2
Overview:
Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.The War of the Gargantuas
6.429
Overview:
Gaira, a humanoid sea beast spawned from the discarded cells of Frankenstein's monster, attacks the shores of Tokyo. While the Japanese military prepares to take action, Gaira's Gargantua brother, Sanda, descends from the mountains to defend his kin. A battle between good and evil ensues, leaving brothers divided and a city in ruins.The Mysterians
6.4
Overview:
In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, then send a giant robot out to storm the city by night, after which they request a small patch of land on Earth and the right to marry earthling women, claiming to be pacifists. Mankind must decide whether to capitulate or to resist.Frankenstein Conquers the World
6.701
Overview:
During WWII, Germans obtain the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster and transport it to Japan to prevent it being seized by the Allies. Kept in a Hiroshima laboratory, it is seeming lost when the United States destroys the city with the atomic bomb. Years later a wild boy is discovered wandering the streets of the city alone, born of the immortal heart.Chûshingura
7.279
Overview:
After their lord is tricked into committing ritual suicide, forty-seven samurai warriors await the chance to avenge their master and reclaim their honor.Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
7.3
Overview:
The U.N.G.C.C. (United Nations Godzilla Countermeasure Center) recovers the remains of Mecha-King Ghidorah and construct Mechagodzilla as a countermeasure against Godzilla. Meanwhile, a giant egg is discovered along with a new monster called Rodan. The egg is soon found to be none other than an infant Godzillasaurus.Gorath
6.6
Overview:
In 1976, a drifting star named Gorath is discovered to be on a collision course with Earth. Although it is smaller than Earth, its enormous mass is enough to destroy the planet totally. A mission sent to observe Gorath is destroyed after the ship is drawn into the star, with a later mission barely escaping the same fate. However, Astronaut Tatsuma Kanai is left in a catatonic state due to his near death experience. Unable to destroy the invading star, Earth's scientists undertake a desperate plan to build giant rockets at the South Pole to move the planet out of Gorath's path before it is too late.Space Amoeba
6.36
Overview:
When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.Acting
TBAOnna tantei monogatari: josei SOS as Unknown
2013Total Natural Colored Ultra Q as Jun Manjome
2005Ultra Q Monster Legend: Jun Manjome's Confession as Jun Manjome
2004Godzilla: Final Wars as Hachiro Jinguji
2004Ultraman Nexus (37 Episodes) as Tougou
1999Swindler's Ippei as Unknown
1998Contract Killer as Mr. Tsukamoto
1997Forbidden Fruit (11 Episodes) as Unknown
1994Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla as Minister Takayuki Segawa
1994The Shootist: Final Episode as Unknown
1993Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II as Minister Takayuki Segawa
1993Kome hyappyo as Unknown
1991Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah as Minister Takayuki Segawa
1990Ultra Q: Goro and Goro as Unknown
1990Ultra Q: The 1/8 Project as Jun Manjome
1984不倫 この愛が裁けますか as Unknown
1984Choshichiro's Edo Diaries: The Yagyu Conspiracy as Abe Tsushima-no-kami
1983Stewardess Story (23 Episodes) as Test Examiner
1979０計画を阻止せよ－総理大臣誘拐！！－ as Arai
1977Ore no sora as Inspector
1977Special Crime Investigation Front (1 Episode) as Unknown
1977Godzilla as Man on Boat (uncredited)
1975Main Line to Terror as Unknown
1975Conflagration as Unknown
1975Terror of Mechagodzilla as Defense Force Commander
1975Without Complaint as Secretary 1
1974Submersion of Japan (26 Episodes) as Nozue
1974Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters as Real Estate Owner
1974Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla as Ship's Captain
1971The Battle of Okinawa as Unknown
1970The Militarists as Okamoto
1970Space Amoeba as Makoto Obata
1969All Monsters Attack as Kenkichi 'Tack' Miki
1969The Resurrection of the Beast as Unknown
1969Battle of the Japan Sea as Sub-Chief
1968The Age of Undutiful Children as Unknown
1968Admiral Yamamoto as First Officer of Information Section
1968Destroy All Monsters as Commander Nishikawa
1968Mighty Jack (39 Episodes) as Unknown
1967Son of Godzilla as Morio
1966The War of the Gargantuas as Dr. Yuzo Mamiya
1966Ultra Q (28 Episodes) as Jun Manjome
1965喜劇 各駅停車 as Unknown
1965The White Rose of Hong Kong as Mitsuru Wakita
1965Young Guy at Sea as 海江田
1965Frankenstein Conquers the World as Tadokoro, Bowen's assistant
1965None But the Brave as Cpl. Fujimoto
1964Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster as Editor in Chief Kanamaki
1964Mothra vs. Godzilla as Jiro Torahata
1964Mr. Giants as Unknown
1963Atragon as Uto Omino
1963Matango as Senzô Koyama - Sailor
1963King Kong vs. Godzilla as Kazuo Fujita (as Keji Sahaka)
1962Chûshingura as Unknown
1962Wakai kisetsu as Unknown
1962Saotome-ka no musume-tachi as Unknown
1962King Kong vs. Godzilla as Kazuo Fujita
1962A Woman's Identity as Unknown
1962Ai no uzu shio as Unknown
1962Gorath as Saiki
1962The Tenth Game of New Salarymen: Salaryman Ittoru as Unknown
1962Kanpai! Sararīman shokun as Unknown
1961Snow in the South Seas as Unknown
1961Mothra as Helicopter Pilot
1961Moonlight in the Rain as Unknown
1961Sebiro Sanshirō hana no ippon zeoi as Unknown
1961Sebiro Sanshirō otoko wa dokyō as Unknown
1959The Enchanting Devil as Unknown
1958Adults Cannot Understand - Record of Youth as Unknown
1958The H-Man as Dr. Masada
1958Little Peach as Unknown
1958Executive Chair as Naohiko Miyamoto
1958The Princess of Badger Palace as Singing man
1958Song for a Bride as Unknown
1957The Mysterians as Joji Atsumi
1957Rodan! The Flying Monster! as Shigeru Kawamura
1957Sazae-san Sequel as Unknown
1957Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean as Man on Boat (uncredited)
1957The Paradise Island Story as Unknown
1956Rodan as Shigeru Kawamura
1956People of Tokyo, Goodbye as Jintaro, sailor
1956Godzilla, King of the Monsters! as Man on Boat (uncredited)
1956The Maiden Courtesan as Unknown
1955Ticket to Hell as Detective Ohashi
1954Godzilla as Young Lover on Ship (uncredited)
1954Farewell Rabaul as (uncredited)