Overview
is a retired Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 150 films, including many yakuza films produced by Toei. When he was a child, he became Mas Oyama's pupil. He is currently an advisor to the International Karate Organization Kyokushin-kaikan.
Filmography
Film
Kurenai no Tsubasa (1958)
Kunoichi ninpō (1964)
Abashiri Prison (1965)
Zoku Soshiki Bōryoku (1967)
Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968) as Ogano Genpachiro
Outlaw: Gangster VIP (1968) as Sugiyama Katsuhiko
The Valiant Red Peony (1969)
Bloodstained Clan Honor (1970)
Soshiki Bōryoku Kyōdaisakazuki (1971)
Street Mobster (1972)
The Yakuza (1975) as Kato Jiro
Wolf Guy: Burning Wolf Man (1975)
The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf (1979)
The Go Masters (1983)
Saigo no Bakuto (1985)
Television
Edo no KazePart2 (1976) (ep. 11, guest)
Edo no Uzu (1978) (ep. 9, guest)
Daitsuiseki (1978) (ep. 14, guest)
Seibu Keisatsu (1979) (ep. 5 & 12, guest)
Shishi no Jidai (1981) (Taiga drama) as Detective Ueda
Sanada Taiheiki (1985–86) as Ban Naganobu
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