Hideo Takamatsu
Biography
Hideo Takamatsu was a Japanese actor born on October 24, 1929, in Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan. His birth name was Tetsuro Takeichi. Takamatsu appeared in numerous films, with a total of more than 120 known credits. He is known for his work in films such as El último emperador, Shogun, and A Wife Confesses. Takamatsu passed away on February 26, 2007, at the age of 77, in Kanagawa, Japan. He was active in the film industry for nearly six decades, from 1948 until his death in 2007.
Career overview
Hideo Takamatsu was a Japanese actor. He was born on October 24, 1929, in Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan, as Tetsuro Takeichi. Takamatsu appeared in numerous films throughout his career, which spanned over five decades. He is known to have appeared in more than 120 films between 1948 and 2007.
Takamatsu's acting credits include films such as El último emperador, Shogun, and A Wife Confesses. These titles demonstrate his involvement in a variety of film projects, showcasing his range as an actor. His extensive filmography suggests a prolific career, with a significant number of credits to his name.
Takamatsu's career as an actor spanned from the late 1940s to his death in 2007. During this time, he established himself as a notable figure in Japanese cinema, with a body of work that includes multiple films. His contributions to Japanese film are a testament to his dedication to his craft, and his extensive filmography serves as a lasting legacy in the industry.
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Full Filmography
113 titles- Yomigaeri (2003) as Haruo Tsuda
- Shura Group Part 1 (2002)
- Shura Group (2002)
- Sister Yakuza, Bodhisattva Ryuko (2000)
- Road to the Don 11 (2000)
- Road to the Don 12 (2000)
- Thug Business Worker Sabu (2000)
- 雀狼伝2 必殺！！亜空間殺法 (2000)
- Wild Touch: Pachisuro Daikōryaku (1999)
- Conquest (1999)
- Road to the Don 8 (1999)
- Road to the Don 9 (1999)
- Road to the Don 7 (1999)
- Road to the Don 6 (1999)
- A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo (1998)
- Road to the Don 4 (1998)
- Road to the Don 3 (1998)
- Road to the Don (1998)
- Road to the Don 2 (1998)
- Hideyoshi (1996) as Hayashi Sado no Kami
- Shura ga Yuku 2 (1996)
- I Can’t Study (1996)
- Tosei Burai (1995)
- The Pachinko Game Drifter II (1995)
- Gambling King (1995)
- Natsuko no Sake (1994) as 佐伯浩男
- Turning Point (1994) as Editorial Writer
- Warrior's Justice 3 - Termination (1994)
- Yokohama Bakkuretai (1994)
- Bokyo (1993)
- Emperor of Upheaval (1993)
- New Book of the Waru 3: Passion (1993)
- At the Scene of Life (1992) as Sanada Shinichiro
- At the Scene of Life (1992)
- Four Days of Snow and Blood (1989) as Yasufumi Yamashita
- Company Executives (1989)
- ズームイン！！朝！殺人事件 (1988)
- Goryokaku (1988)
- The Last Emperor (1987) as General Ishikari
- The Story of Jiro (1987) as 宗太郎
- The Detective (1984)
- Samurai Secret Agent (1983)
- おんな霧隠才蔵 戦国忍者風雲録 (1982)
- Rennyo and His Mother (1981)
- Gone Without Saying Goodbye! (1981)
- Shōgun (1980) as Lord Buntarō
- Niji wo Oru (1980) as 島崎宗太郎
- Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron (1978) as Tôbei Yamada
- Horror of the Giant Vortex (1978)
- Special Crime Investigation Front (1977)
- Kumo no Jutan (1976) as 利根優
- The Roads Men Travel (1976) as Keigo Izumi
- Ai yori aoku (1972) as 田宮行義 校長（真紀の父）
- Judo for Life (1970) as Shusaku Kuruma
- Heaven and Earth (1969) as Kanazu Shinbei
- Secret Information (1968) as Tetsuji Miki
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Dr. Muroi
- Yakuza Hooligans (1966) as Kurokawa
- Secret Agent 101 (1966)
- Code of Ruffians (1965)
- Eliminate The Killer (1964)
- A Public Benefactor (1964)
- Kill Before Being Killed (1964) as Issaku Nomura
- Ōkuma Shigenobu the great (1963)
- Typhoon Reporter (1963)
- Black Money (1963)
- Black Report (1963) as Kusama
- Zero Escape Visibility (1963)
- Ninja in a Business Suit (1963)
- Black Dividend (1963) as Lawyer Kiyohara
- The Black Trademark (1963) as Akio Kakiuchi
- Elegant Beast (1962) as Ichiro Katori
- Black Test Car (1962) as Toru Onoda
- 誘拐 (1962)
- Forbidden (1962)
- The Midday Trap (1962)
- Fūshinraishin (1962)
- 雪の降る街に (1962)
- A Wife Confesses (1961) as Public Prosecutor Kasai
- Love and Life (1961) as Detective Tamai
- Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut (1961)
- Patterns of Love (1960)
- The False Student (1960) as Prosecutor
- Ah Special Attack Corps (1960)
- The Rockabilly Lady (1960) as Shirasaki
- The 6th Suspect (1960) as Shinichi Kudo
- The Forgotten Waterfront (1959)
- The Ghost of Yotsuya (1959) as Naosuke Gombei
- A Storm Zone (1959) as Toshiyuki Fujikawa
- Lord Nobunaga's Early Days (1959)
- Across the Darkness (1959) as Ikuta
- Giants and Toys (1958) as Ryuji Goda
- Mother (1958) as Matsuda
- The Snowy Heron (1958)
- The Judo Champ (1958)
- The Cat Knew (1958)
- Accomplice (1958)
- Night Butterflies (1957)
- Advance Patrol (1957)
- Daiei Studio is Bustling (1957)
- Kodokan Under a Morning Moon (1957)
- Tsukigata Hanpeita (1956) as Daijiro Akamatsu
- Tokyo Crime Map (1956)
- Troupers of Asakusa (1955)
- A Girl Who Delivers Happiness (1955)
- The Romance of Yushima (1955)
- A Girl Isn't Allowed to Love (1955)
- 五十円横町 (1955)
- A Geisha on Horseback (1954) as Kojuro Ichikawa
- Asakusa at Night (1954) as Komakichi
- Kokoro no nichigetsu (1954)
- The Messenger from the Moon (1954) as Doctor Ikeuchi
- Kurohyō (1953)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hideo Takamatsu best known for?
Hideo Takamatsu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hideyoshi (1996), Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953), The Last Emperor (1987), Shōgun (1980).
When and where was Hideo Takamatsu born?
Hideo Takamatsu was born on October 24, 1929 in Nagaoka, Kochi, Japan. They passed away on February 26, 2007.
How many credits does Hideo Takamatsu have?
Hideo Takamatsu has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2003.
What is Hideo Takamatsu's background in cinema and television?
Hideo Takamatsu was a Japanese actor born on October 24, 1929, in Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan. His birth name was Tetsuro Takeichi. Takamatsu appeared in numerous films, with a total of more than 120 known credits. He is known for his work in films such as El último emperador, Shogun, and A Wife Confesses. Takamatsu pass...
Hideo Takamatsu by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hideyoshi (1996) as Hayashi Sado no Kami — aged about 66
- The Roads Men Travel (1976) as Keigo Izumi — aged about 46
- Shōgun (1980) as Lord Buntarō — aged about 50
- The Last Emperor (1987) as General Ishikari — aged about 57
- Heaven and Earth (1969) as Kanazu Shinbei — aged about 39
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Dr. Muroi — aged about 36
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