Kiyoshi Kodama facts for kids
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Kiyoshi Kodama
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| 児玉 清 | |
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Kiyoshi Kodama (小玉 清)
1 January 1934 Kita, Tokyo, Japan
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| Died | 16 May 2011 (aged 77) Chuo, Tokyo, Japan
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| Other names | Kiyoshi Kitagawa (北川 清, real name) |
| Occupation | TV personality, actor |
| Years active | 1960–2011 |
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Notable work
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The Bad Sleep Well Eternity of Love |
| Television | Arigato Hana wa Hanayome Panel Quiz Attack 25 Shiroi Kyotō Hero |
| Spouse(s) | Machiko Kitagawa (1964–2011) |
| Children | Daisuke Kitagawa |
Kiyoshi Kodama (born January 1, 1934 – died May 16, 2011) was a famous Japanese TV personality and actor. His real name was Kiyoshi Kitagawa. He was best known for hosting a popular quiz show for many years.
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Kiyoshi Kodama: A Japanese TV Star
Kiyoshi Kodama was a familiar face on Japanese television for decades. He started his career in 1960 and continued working until 2011. People knew him for his friendly personality and clear speaking voice.
Hosting Panel Quiz Attack 25
Kodama was the host of the Asahi Broadcasting Corporation quiz show Panel Quiz Attack 25. He hosted this show for an amazing thirty-six years! It started in April 1975, and he hosted it continuously until March 2011. He had to stop because he became very ill. His most famous saying on the show was "Attack Chance!" This phrase became very well-known across Japan.
Beyond Acting and Hosting
Kiyoshi Kodama was also a big fan of reading. He even hosted a TV show where he reviewed books. He also wrote and published his own books, sharing his thoughts and stories with readers. Besides live-action roles, he used his voice for animated movies. For example, he was the voice of Robert Stephenson in the Japanese version of the 2004 animated film Steamboy.
His Final Years
Kiyoshi Kodama passed away on May 16, 2011, at a hospital in Chuo, Tokyo. He was 77 years old.
Notable Works
Kiyoshi Kodama appeared in many films and TV shows throughout his long career. Here are some of his most well-known projects.
Films
- The Bad Sleep Well (1960)
- Japan's Longest Day (1967)
- Steamboy (2004) - He was the voice of Robert Stephenson in this animated movie.
- Hero (2007)
TV Dramas
Kodama appeared in several popular TV drama series.
- Arigato (1970–1974, TBS)
- Shiroi Kyotō (1978, Fuji TV)
- Hero (2001, Fuji TV) - He played Toshimitsu Nabeshima.
- Code Blue (2008–2010, Fuji TV)
Other TV Shows
- Panel Quiz Attack 25 (1975–2011, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation) - His most famous role as a quiz show host.
Radio Shows
- Telephone Counseling (2003–2011, Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc.)
Remembering Kiyoshi Kodama
After Kiyoshi Kodama passed away, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation aired a special program on May 22, 2011. This show was made to honor his memory. Two TV presenters, Yasuyuki Urakawa and Akiko Kato, shared stories about Kiyoshi Kodama. They also talked about the 36-year history of Attack 25. The special program showed famous moments from the show, including his "Attack Chance" phrase. It also featured special pictures of him and comments from guests who remembered him.
Yasuyuki Urakawa took over as the host of Attack 25 after Kodama. He hosted the show until March 2015. After that, Shōsuke Tanihara became the new host.
