Hisao Dazai
Biography
Hisao Dazai was a male actor known for acting, with seventy-three known credits. His stage name was written in Japanese as 太宰久雄, and he was also known as 大宰久夫. He was born on December 26, 1923, and died on November 20, 1998, at the age of seventy-four. He became famous for his roles in the films Otoko wa tsurai yo: Torajiro yuuyake koyake, Žlutý kapesník, and Zoku otoko wa tsurai yo.
Career overview
Hisao Dazai was a male actor known for his work in films and television shows. Born on December 26, 1923, he had seventy-three known credits in his career. His stage name was written in Japanese characters, and he was also known by another variation of his name.
During his career, Dazai became famous for appearing in specific motion pictures. Among the films that brought him recognition are Otoko wa tsurai yo: Torajiro yuuyake koyake, Žlutý kapesník, and Zoku otoko wa tsurai yo. His active life in the entertainment industry spanned many years until his passing.
Hisao Dazai died on November 20, 1998, at the age of seventy-four. His extensive filmography and known credits established his presence as an actor within the Japanese film and television database records.
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Full Filmography
72 titles- Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version (1997) as President
- Tora-san to the Rescue (1995) as President
- Tora-san's Easy Advice (1994) as President
- Tora-san's Matchmaker (1993)
- Tora-san Makes Excuses (1992) as President
- Tora-san Confesses (1991) as President
- Tora-san Takes a Vacation (1990) as President
- Tora-san Goes to Vienna (1989) as President
- Tora-san, My Uncle (1989)
- Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial (1988) as President
- Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987) as President
- Tora-san Goes North (1987) as President
- Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy (1986) as President
- Tora-san's Island Encounter (1985) as President
- Tora-san, the Go-Between (1985) as President
- Tora-san's Forbidden Love (1984) as President
- Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984) as President
- Tora-san Goes Religious? (1983) as President
- Tora-san's Song of Love (1983) as President
- Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san (1982) as Shachou
- Tora-san, the Expert (1982)
- Tora-san's Love in Osaka (1981)
- Tora-san's Promise (1981)
- Aoba gakuen monogatari (1981)
- Tora-san's Tropical Fever (1980)
- Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980)
- Nutcracker Fantasy (1979) as Chamberlain (voice)
- Tora-san's Dream of Spring (1979)
- Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979) as Umetaro
- Talk of the Town Tora-san (1978) as Umetaro
- Stage-Struck Tora-san (1978) as Umetarō
- The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) as Ryokan Manager
- Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977)
- Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977)
- The Skies of Haruo (1977)
- Elegy (1976) as Coffee shop owner
- Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset (1976)
- Tora-san's Pure Love (1976) as Boss
- Tora-san, the Intellectual (1975) as Umetaro
- Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again (1975) as President
- Tora-san's Lullaby (1974) as Boss
- Tora-san's Lovesick (1974)
- Center of Tokyo (1974) as Fukutaro
- Mr. Mutsugoro’s Happy Marriage (1974)
- Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters (1974) as Mayor Murakami
- Tora-san's Forget Me Not (1973) as President
- Three Little Geisha (1973)
- What is Love? (1973) as President
- Teardrops (1973) as Onodera
- Tora-san Loves an Artist (1973)
- Tora-san's Dream-Come-True (1972) as Umetaro
- Tora-san's Dear Old Home (1972)
- Sex Comedy, Quick on the Trigger (1971) as Ikutaro Ogawa
- Tora-san's Shattered Romance (1971) as Umetaro
- Tora-san's Love Call (1971) as Umetaro
- Tora-san, the Good Samaritan (1971) as Umetaro
- Price of Life (1971) as President
- Adults Games (1971)
- Tora-san's Grand Scheme (1970)
- Where Spring Comes Late (1970) as Passengers on Nagasaki Main Line
- Delinquent Girl Boss: Tokyo Drifters (1970)
- Tora-san, His Tender Love (1970) as Umetaro
- Tora-san's Runaway (1970)
- Charming Men (1970) as Gentaro
- The Experience (1970)
- Tora-san's Cherished Mother (1969) as Umetarô Katsura
- Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp (1969) as Umetarô Katsura
- I, the Executioner (1968) as Dry Cleaning Shop Owner
- Song of Love (1967) as Bingoya
- The Stronger Sex (1967)
- None But the Brave (1965) as Pvt. Tokumaru
- Black Flower Petal (1960) as Kumaki (Yakuza)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hisao Dazai best known for?
Hisao Dazai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tora-san's Matchmaker (1993), The Yellow Handkerchief (1977), Natalia del Mar (2011), Sex Comedy, Quick on the Trigger (1971).
When and where was Hisao Dazai born?
Hisao Dazai was born on December 26, 1923. They passed away on November 20, 1998.
How many credits does Hisao Dazai have?
Hisao Dazai has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 1997.
What is Hisao Dazai's background in cinema and television?
Hisao Dazai was a male actor known for acting, with seventy-three known credits. His stage name was written in Japanese as 太宰久雄, and he was also known as 大宰久夫. He was born on December 26, 1923, and died on November 20, 1998, at the age of seventy-four. He became famous for his roles in the films Otoko wa tsurai yo: Tor...
Hisao Dazai by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tora-san's Matchmaker (1993) — aged about 69
- The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) as Ryokan Manager — aged about 53
- Sex Comedy, Quick on the Trigger (1971) as Ikutaro Ogawa — aged about 47
- None But the Brave (1965) as Pvt. Tokumaru — aged about 41
- Delinquent Girl Boss: Tokyo Drifters (1970) — aged about 46
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