Biography
Frequent supporting player in Toho films beginning in the 50s. Ogata’s stern features lent him to background roles as military officers and personnel in several of Toho’s sci-fi films. One of his more prominent roles (i.e., it had dialogue) are as a policeman in the opening scene of The Human Vapor (1960). He also played Goro, one of the first victims in Rodan (1956).
Known For
Yojimbo
Seibei Follower
The Hidden Fortress
Young Man (uncredited)
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Transport Aircraft Operations Assistant
Ebirah, Horror of the Dee...
Red Bamboo Guard
Rodan
Goro
Destroy All Monsters
1st Officer (uncredited)
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Scientist
Atragon
Battle in Outer Space
Astronomer
Mothra
Ship Survivor