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Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Known For
Acting
Born
January 11, 1939 in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Died
September 19, 2003
Active Years
1961–1997 (37 Years)
Total Credits
102 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 11, 1939 Died Sep 19, 2003 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan 102 credits
102
Total Credits
1961–1997
37 Years Career Span
19
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Task: Write a factual identity profile for Chōichirō Kawarasaki (Acting).
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Name: Kawarasaki Choichiro (河原崎長一郎).
Profession: Japanese actor.
Birth Date: January 11, 1939.
Birth Place: Musashino Town, Tokyo, Japan (Source 1 says Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; Synopsis says Musashino Town, Tokyo).
Education: Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Musashi High School; dropped out of Waseda University's Department of Literature.
Family: Eldest son of Kawarazaki Chojuro IV; wife is Ito Eiko; younger brothers are Kawarazaki Jiro and Kawarazaki Kenzo.
Death Date: September 19, 2003.
Age at Death: 64.
Cause of Death: Acute heart failure.
Known Credits: 104.

Kawarasaki Choichiro was a Japanese actor born on January 11, 1939, in Musashino Town, Tokyo. He attended Tokyo Metropolitan Musashi High School, from which he graduated, and later attended Waseda University's Department of Literature before dropping out. He was the eldest son of Kawarazaki Chojuro IV and was married to Ito Eiko. His younger brothers were Kawarazaki Jiro and Kawarazaki Kenzo. Throughout his career, he earned 104 known credits. Kawarasaki died of acute heart failure on September 19, 2003, at the age

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Chōichirō Kawarasaki.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
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Name: Kawarasaki Choichiro (Stage Name: 河原崎長一郎).
Profession: Japanese actor.
Birth Date: January 11, 1939.
Birth Place: Musashino Town, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Education: Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Musashi High School; dropped out of Waseda University's Department of Literature.
Family: Eldest son of Kawarazaki Chojuro IV; wife is Ito Eiko; younger brothers are Kawarazaki Jiro and Kawarazaki Kenzo.
Death Date: September 19, 2003.
Age at death: 64.
Cause of death: Acute heart failure.
Known Credits: 104.
Paragraph 1: Personal Background and Early Life.
Kawarasaki Choichiro was a Japanese actor born on January 11, 1939, in Musashino Town, Tokyo, Japan. He was the eldest son of Kawarazaki Chojuro IV. Regarding his education, he graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Musashi High School and later attended Waseda University's Department of Literature, though he dropped out of the program. His family included his wife, Ito Eiko, and his younger brothers, Kawarazaki Jiro and Kawarazaki Kenzo.
Paragraph 2: Career and Death.
In his professional career, Kawarasaki was known for his work in acting and is credited with 104 known credits. He maintained the stage name 河原崎長一郎. Kawarasaki passed away on September 19, 2003, at the age of 64. The cause of his death was acute heart failure.
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Name: Kawarasaki Choichiro / 河原崎長一郎
Birth: Jan 11, 1939, Musashino Town, Tokyo, Japan
Education: Tokyo Metropolitan Musashi High School (graduated), Waseda University Department of Literature (dropped out)
Family: Eldest son of Kawarazaki Chojuro IV; Wife Ito Eiko; Brothers Kawarazaki Jiro and Kawarazaki Kenzo.
Career: Actor, 104 credits.
Death: Sept 19, 2003, age 64, acute heart failure.
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Kawarasaki Choichiro was a Japanese actor who utilized the stage name 河原崎長一郎. He was born on January

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Career timeline

Moonlight Serenade
Shinjuku SharkSharaku
Tokyo Cinderella StorySakura
Etorofu HarukanariLone Wolf and Cub: The Final Conflict
The Strange Tale of OyukiFaraway SunsetAn Elegy of Tyrole
Rhapsody in AugustWar and Youth
Takeshi: Childhood DaysNingen no sabaku
My PhoenixIt's Easier Than Kissing
Shiro and Marilyn
Tokyo BordelloThere Goes Benio, the Smart GirlRiver of FirefliesMy Beloved Is My Husband's Boss?!
Gonza the SpearmanBaby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earthA Human Promise
Yume-ChiyoSotsugyou -GRADUATION-
Someday, Someone Will Be KilledSerial Killer: Coldblooded
Sketchbook of Early SpringDark Room
ManonEijanaikaThis Is Noriko
Child of the Sun
Tokyo SuburbiaVengeance Is MineLove Me Tenderly, Love Me WildlyHeaven SentGassan
Panic in High SchoolDouble Clutch
Yojōhan seishun garasu-bari
Invitation of LustThe Gate of YouthLight of AfricaLet's Go, Grandma!
HimikoMy WayRed Paper Lantern
Long Journey into Love
Professional Killers
A Woman Called EnThe Gentle Japaneseおれは男だ!Follow the Girls
If You Were Young: RageLive Today, Die Tomorrow!
The Girl I AbandonedGorgeous Leopardess
Profound Desires of the Gods
Clouds at Sunset
Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs KojiroCold Rice, Osan, ChanThe Tattooed Lord
The Ninja HuntGiant RumbleThe Great KillingMiyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji TempleThe Sharks

Full Filmography

102 titles
  • Moonlight Serenade (1997) as Headmaster
  • Shinjuku Shark (1995)
  • Sharaku (1995) as Santō Kyōden
  • Tokyo Cinderella Story (1994) as Tadashi Matsui
  • Sakura (1994)
  • Etorofu Harukanari (1993)
  • Lone Wolf and Cub: The Final Conflict (1993) as Chamberlain giving shelter to Ogami Itto
  • The Strange Tale of Oyuki (1992) as Take-san
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  • Faraway Sunset (1992)
  • An Elegy of Tyrole (1992) as Yamagata Motoo
  • Rhapsody in August (1991) as Noboru
  • War and Youth (1991) as Kappei Hayase
  • Takeshi: Childhood Days (1990) as Tatsuo Kazama (Uncle of Shinji)
  • Ningen no sabaku (1990)
  • My Phoenix (1989) as Kisaku Anayama
  • It's Easier Than Kissing (1989)
  • Shiro and Marilyn (1988) as Gentaro Tamashiro
  • Tokyo Bordello (1987) as Zennosuke Echigoya
  • There Goes Benio, the Smart Girl (1987)
  • River of Fireflies (1987)
  • My Beloved Is My Husband's Boss?! (1987) as Jimpachi Kodera
  • Gonza the Spearman (1986) as Jinbei Iwaki
  • Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth (1986) as Hideo Hayakawa
  • A Human Promise (1986) as Yoshio, Ryôsaku's son
  • Yume-Chiyo (1985)
  • Sotsugyou -GRADUATION- (1985) as Katsutoshi Watanabe
  • Someday, Someone Will Be Killed (1984) as Morio Nagayama
  • Serial Killer: Coldblooded (1984)
  • Sketchbook of Early Spring (1983)
  • Dark Room (1983) as Man (Interview with Nakata)
  • Manon (1981) as Kuwashiro
  • Eijanaika (1981) as Nakazawa
  • This Is Noriko (1981)
  • Child of the Sun (1980)
  • Tokyo Suburbia (1979)
  • Vengeance Is Mine (1979) as Pawnshop Owner
  • Love Me Tenderly, Love Me Wildly (1979)
  • Heaven Sent (1979)
  • Gassan (1979) as Karasu
  • Panic in High School (1978) as Ogata
  • Double Clutch (1978)
  • Yojōhan seishun garasu-bari (1976) as Saeki
  • Invitation of Lust (1975) as Yazawa
  • The Gate of Youth (1975)
  • Light of Africa (1975) as Chief of police
  • Let's Go, Grandma! (1975)
  • Himiko (1974) as Mimaki
  • My Way (1974) as Kobayakawa's father
  • Red Paper Lantern (1974)
  • Long Journey into Love (1973)
  • Professional Killers (1972)
  • A Woman Called En (1971)
  • The Gentle Japanese (1971) as Shaka
  • おれは男だ! (1971) as 小林一郎
  • Follow the Girls (1971) as Teruo
  • If You Were Young: Rage (1970)
  • Live Today, Die Tomorrow! (1970)
  • The Girl I Abandoned (1969)
  • Gorgeous Leopardess (1969)
  • Profound Desires of the Gods (1968) as Kametaro Futori
  • Clouds at Sunset (1967)
  • Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro (1965) as Kichijiro Hayashi
  • Cold Rice, Osan, Chan (1965)
  • The Tattooed Lord (1965) as Yoyoshi
  • The Ninja Hunt (1964) as Yajirô Amano
  • Giant Rumble (1964)
  • The Great Killing (1964)
  • Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple (1964) as Kichijiro Hayashi
  • The Sharks (1964)
  • Yagyu Chronicles 9: Assassin's Sword (1964)
  • Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall (1964)
  • Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man (1964)
  • 13 Assassins (1963) as Makino Yoshio
  • A Prisoner in Search of Daughter (1963)
  • Tattoo of Love (1963)
  • Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963)
  • A House in the Quarter (1963) as Seijun Kunugida
  • Castle of Owls (1963) as Kumotaro
  • Tokaido Fullhouse (1963)
  • Sasuke and His Comedians (1963)
  • Miyamoto Musashi III: Birth of Two Sword Style (1963) as Hayashi Kichijiro
  • In Search of Mother (1962) as Iseya
  • The Christian Revolt (1962)
  • Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights (1962)
  • The Mad Fox (1962) as Sakuragi Miya
  • A Carpenter and Children (1962)
  • The Phantom Goblin (1962)
  • The Warrior from Kishu (1962) as Hatsuse Toma
  • Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido (1962)
  • A Revengeful Raid (1962)
  • Golden Peacock Castle, Part 2 (1961)
  • Samurai Knights (1961)
  • Lord of Steel Heart (1961) as Kojiro
  • The Conspirator (1961)
  • Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1 (1961)
  • The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku (1961) as Gyutaku
  • Fine Man (1961)
  • Golden Peacock Castle, Part 4 (1961)
  • Golden Peacock Castle, Part 3 (1961)
  • Seven Knights Pt. 1 (1961)
  • Seven Knights Pt. 2 (1961)
  • Seven Knights Pt. 3 (1961)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Chōichirō Kawarasaki best known for?

Chōichirō Kawarasaki is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Timescape (1992), Lone Wolf and Cub: The Final Conflict (1993), Rhapsody in August (1991), Οι Μεν και οι Δεν (1993).

When and where was Chōichirō Kawarasaki born?

Chōichirō Kawarasaki was born on January 11, 1939 in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on September 19, 2003.

How many credits does Chōichirō Kawarasaki have?

Chōichirō Kawarasaki has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 1997.

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Chōichirō Kawarasaki by the numbers

102credits
94films
8TV series
1961–1997active years

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