Gaku Yamamoto
Acting Born Jan 3, 1937 Osaka, Japan 50 credits
Biography
Gaku Yamamoto works in acting. Born January 3, 1937 in Osaka, Japan. Archytele tracks 50 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
News Anchor
Ooku: The Inner Chambers
The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai
London no Yamamoto IsorokuKiba: The Fangs of Fiction
Minori yuku
Utenai KeikanGold Woman
Ouroboros
The Eternal ZeroA Sparkle of Life
波の塔The Eternal Fountain
The Castle of Sand
I Give My First Love to YouSnow PrinceSymphony in August: Shibuya 2002-2003
A Melody for My Father
47 RoninThe Unconcealed Woman
Rainbow Bridge
Kazu no Fūkei
The Wives of Rokumeikan
Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches
Sound of the Tide
美談の団地心中運命の殺意 北信濃母子心中
Mansaku no hana
The House of Evil: Dangerous Temptation
The White TowerFighting Against The Incurable Disease Aplastic Anemia – Now You Are In The Light
Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzuKimagure Honkakuha
Solar Eclipse
Men and War II: Land of Love and SorrowA Woman Called En
The AmbitiousMen and War I: Prelude to Destiny
Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best
Three SistersThe Bogus Policeman
IrezumiWild Geese
Zatoichi and the Chess ExpertThe SpyNew Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka Duel
Full Filmography
50 titles- News Anchor (2025)
- Ooku: The Inner Chambers (2023) as 隆光（りゅうこう）
- The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai (2022)
- London no Yamamoto Isoroku (2021)
- Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction (2021)
- Minori yuku (2020)
- Utenai Keikan (2016)
- Gold Woman (2016)
- Ouroboros (2015) as Ryu
- The Eternal Zero (2013)
- A Sparkle of Life (2013)
- 波の塔 (2012) as 겐다
- The Eternal Fountain (2012)
- The Castle of Sand (2011)
- I Give My First Love to You (2009) as Ryujo Suzuya
- Snow Prince (2009)
- Symphony in August: Shibuya 2002-2003 (2009) as An old Man
- A Melody for My Father (2005)
- 47 Ronin (1994) as Chûzaemon Yoshida
- The Unconcealed Woman (1994)
- Rainbow Bridge (1993)
- Kazu no Fūkei (1991)
- The Wives of Rokumeikan (1988)
- Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches (1986) as Ōoka Tadasuke
- Sound of the Tide (1984) as Narrator (voice)
- 美談の団地心中 (1982)
- 運命の殺意 北信濃母子心中 (1982) as Koichi Hotta
- Mansaku no hana (1981) as 森口達之助
- The House of Evil: Dangerous Temptation (1980)
- The White Tower (1978) as 里見脩二
- Fighting Against The Incurable Disease Aplastic Anemia – Now You Are In The Light (1978)
- Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu (1977)
- Kimagure Honkakuha (1977)
- Solar Eclipse (1975)
- Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow (1971) as Haku Eisho
- A Woman Called En (1971)
- The Ambitious (1970)
- Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny (1970) as Haku Eisho
- Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best (1969)
- Three Sisters (1967) as Takasugi Shin
- The Bogus Policeman (1967)
- Irezumi (1966) as Tattoo Artist Seikichi
- Wild Geese (1966) as Okada
- Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965) as Tomonoshin Sagawa
- The Spy (1965)
- New Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka Duel (1965)
- The Matsukawa Incident (1961)
- The War Without Weapons (1960)
- Woman Unveiled (1958)
- Hadaka no Machi (1957)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gaku Yamamoto best known for?
Gaku Yamamoto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including News Anchor (2025), Fiasco in Milan (1959), 47 Ronin (1994), Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu (1977).
When and where was Gaku Yamamoto born?
Gaku Yamamoto was born on January 3, 1937 in Osaka, Japan.
How many credits does Gaku Yamamoto have?
Gaku Yamamoto has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2025.
Gaku Yamamoto by the numbers
50credits
38films
12TV series
1957–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- News Anchor (2025) — aged about 88
- 47 Ronin (1994) as Chûzaemon Yoshida — aged about 57
- Solar Eclipse (1975) — aged about 38
- Irezumi (1966) as Tattoo Artist Seikichi — aged about 29
- Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965) as Tomonoshin Sagawa — aged about 28
- Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu (1977) — aged about 40
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