Eiji Inoue
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 1999–2025 (27 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
Eiji Inoue is an accomplished actor and martial artist. He is known for his performance as the character San Tao in the 2013 film In the Cage. His film credits also include appearances in The Last Samurai, Click, and Pearl Harbor. In television, he appeared in the NCIS episode titled Chimera, where production was sufficiently impressed to switch a role from one concept to another to allow him to play the character Satoshi Takada. Over a twenty-three year acting career, Inoue has appeared in more than sixty plays. He is best known for his role as Takeshi Kawabata in the play Take Me Out, written by Richard Greenberg, which won a Tony Award, received a revival in Los Angeles, and continued to be extended.
Career overview
Eiji Inoue is an accomplished actor and martial artist whose career spans multiple film and television productions. Inoue appeared in the 2013 film In the Cage as the character San Tao. His filmography also includes appearances in several well-known feature films such as The Last Samurai, Click, and Pearl Harbor.
In television, Inoue appeared in the NCIS episode titled Chimera, where he played the character Satoshi Takada. Production was sufficiently impressed with his performance during the casting process that a role was switched from one concept to another specifically so he could play the part.
Throughout his career, Inoue has also been known by the alternative spelling Ejii Inoue. His credits on screen encompass a range of projects across both film and television, establishing his presence as a versatile performer in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) as Additional Voices (voice)
- BEETS (2019) as Narrator
- The Terror (2018) as Hideo Furuya
- Syndicate Smasher (2018) as Tadao Kanehara
- Syndicate Smasher (2018) Casting
- A Different Beyond (2018) as Old Man
- Doomsday Device (2017) as Oda Nobunaga / Monk
- Little Boy (2015) as Japanese Soldier
- Blonde Squad (2014) as Shinoda
- The Mark: Redemption (2013) as Japanese Prime Minister
- In the Cage (2013) as San Tao
- Takamine - The Man By Which Cherry Blossoms Bloomed in America (2011)
- Click (2006) as Watsuhita Executive
- NCIS (2003) as Satoshi Takada
- Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) as Taxi Driver
- Pearl Harbor (2001) as Japanese Soldier
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Mr. Watanabe
- Brother (2000) as Shirase's Henchman
- Angel (1999) as Japanese Business Man #2
- Area 5150 as Dr. Yoshi
- Swordsman as Miyamoto Musashi
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eiji Inoue best known for?
Eiji Inoue is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Predator: Killer of Killers (2025), The Terror (2018), Little Boy (2015), Click (2006).
How many credits does Eiji Inoue have?
Eiji Inoue has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2025.
What is Eiji Inoue's background in cinema and television?
Eiji Inoue is an accomplished actor and martial artist. He is known for his performance as the character San Tao in the 2013 film In the Cage. His film credits also include appearances in The Last Samurai, Click, and Pearl Harbor. In television, he appeared in the NCIS episode titled Chimera, where production was suffi...
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