Tsutomu Kitagawa

Born: 1957-12-21

Birthplace: Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi, Japan

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.

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Known For

Godzilla: Final Wars
Godzilla 2000: Millennium
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
Kamen Rider Gaim the Movie: The Great Soccer Match! The Golden Fruit Cup!
Juken Sentai Gekiranger vs. Boukenger
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Choushinsei Flashman: The Movie
Rebirth of Mothra III

Top Movie Credits

Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla Gojira / Maser Tank Pilot
Juken Sentai Gekiranger vs. Boukenger Martial Arts Choreographer