Bin Furuya

Suit actor for the original Ultraman

Special effects actor who served as the suit actor for the original Ultraman. A symbolic figure in Japanese tokusatsu heroes.

Quotes

  • To protect people, I become Ultraman.
  • Ultraman is not just a suit, but a symbol of dreams.

Trivia

  • Leaves his name in Japanese tokusatsu history as the suit actor for the original Ultraman.
  • Possesses special physical abilities to overcome the suit's weight and difficulty of movement.
  • Involved in numerous suit actions in subsequent Ultraman series.
  • While working as an actor, values interactions with tokusatsu fans.

Alternate names

Bin Furuya Furuya Bin Suit actor Furuya

Tags

Ultraman Tokusatsu Suit actor Tsuburaya Productions Actor Original Ultraman Hero Japanese actor

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
1940-03-15
Birth year
1940

Appearance

Overall appearance
Japanese male. Performs as Ultraman's suit actor with distinctive physique and movements.
Height
Approximately 167cm
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Physical expression in tokusatsu suit actions
  • Facial features characteristic of a Japanese man
  • Slim physique in his younger days
Iconic items
  • Ultraman suit
  • Tokusatsu mask
  • Tokusatsu boots

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Earnest
Detailed personality
Portrays the hero Ultraman with seriousness and sincerity using his entire body. Humble and hardworking.
Keywords
  • Serious
  • Hardworking
  • Honest
  • Humble
  • Craftsman spirit
Motto
A hero should act rightly for the people.
Talents
  • Suit action
  • Physical expression
  • Stage acting
  • Tokusatsu performance
Skills
  • Movement control inside suit
  • Action acting for monsters and heroes
  • Stunt techniques
  • Endurance for long performances
Motivation
To embody Ultraman's charm and deliver dreams and hope to many people.
Habits
Continues to practice tokusatsu movements daily.

History

Backstory
Born in 1940. Began working as an actor in Tokyo and appeared in Tsuburaya Productions' tokusatsu works. In 1966, selected as the suit actor for the original Ultraman, and thereafter active in many Ultraman series works.
Debut date
1966
Work title
Ultraman
Media type
Tv anime

Appointment as suit actor for the original Ultraman

Significant event
Appointment as suit actor for the original Ultraman
Description
Served as the suit actor for Ultraman at the start of the 1966 'Ultraman' broadcast.

Participation in multiple Ultraman series works

Significant event
Participation in multiple Ultraman series works
Description
Continued to appear as suit actor and more in subsequent new Ultraman series works, supporting the series.

Relationships

Tsuburaya Productions

Tsuburaya Productions: unknown

Media appearances

Ultraman

Tv anime / Supporting

1966 TV series

Various Ultraman series works

Movie / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Eiji Tsuburaya

Creator name
Eiji Tsuburaya
Role
Original author

Tsuburaya Productions

Creator name
Tsuburaya Productions
Role
Licensee

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