Takeshi Ôbayashi, a multifaceted individual with a rich career spanning across the realms of acting and assistant direction, came into this world on January 24, 1942, in the city of Okayama, Japan.
He has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on numerous projects, including the critically acclaimed Shin Godzilla, which premiered in 2016, as well as the iconic Ultraman Leo, a 1974 classic, and Godzilla 2000, a 1999 blockbuster.