Ichirō Zaitsu
Acting Born Feb 22, 1934 Died Oct 14, 2023 Kumamoto, Japan 81 credits
Biography
Ichirō Zaitsu works in acting. Born February 22, 1934 in Kumamoto, Japan. Died October 14, 2023. Archytele tracks 81 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Naoto Takenaka
1 shared title
Yasuko Sawaguchi
1 shared title
Tetsuya Watari
1 shared title
Masanobu Takashima
1 shared title
Etsuko Ichihara
1 shared title
Tohru Watanabe
1 shared title
Hiroaki Murakami
1 shared title
Hidekazu Akai
1 shared title
Hiroyuki Sanada
1 shared title
Shun Oguri
1 shared title
Career timeline
Swing me Again
The Private Detective Mike
Autumn Blossoms
HideyoshiOishinbo
Okane ga Nai!The Original Pachinko Story 2: The Battle for EkimaeThe Original Pachinko Story 1: A Curious Journey to the Hot Springs
Marriage Begins With A Lie
Second Generation Pachinko Story: One-Shot Winning Game EditionKazu no Fūkei
Rikyu
再会・殺意の方程式Melodrama
Final Take: The Golden Age of MoviesJazz DaimyoTree Without LeavesBlack BoardThe Gentlemen’s Alliance
Checkers in Tan Tan tanukiCongratulatory Speech
MitsugetsuThe Funeral
Nogare no machiP. P. RiderDetective StoryOddball NipponLover, Come Back to Me
The Imperial NavyYokohama BJ BluesAt This Late Date, the CharlestonGraffiti Youth: Sneaker Blues
Tennō no RyōribanAoki Ookami Narukichiomoase no ShougaiBarefoot Gen Part 3: Battle of Hiroshima
Troubleman Laughs and Kills
Tarao BannaiThe Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village
The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro
Ninjutsu: Sasuke SaruhiPermanent BlueBridal Cruise
女の夏Justice! Allies! Everybody Gather!!Onna no Natsu
Akumyo: Notorious DragonMachi no Hi
Stray DogDeeper Than BlueA Woman Who Warns of Death
Umarekawatta TamegorōMy Voiceless FriendsOnna Ikitemasu: Sakariba WataridoriBeyond the Rainbow
Challenge at Dawnやるぞみておれ為五郎The Instant Services BureauPrice of LifeKaiun ryokō
Tatakai sunde higa kureteTora-san's Grand SchemeCharming MenOh, My Comrade!
Tora-san's Cherished Mother猛烈社員 スリゴマ忍法手錠無用Big, Big FellowOne Two Punch
The Funeral Racket喜劇・大安旅行New Year TripMappira shain yūkyōden大安旅行
Isshin Tasuke: Edoites FestivalGhost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya
Full Filmography
81 titles- Swing me Again (2010) as Kenzaburo Kizima (78)
- The Private Detective Mike (2002)
- Autumn Blossoms (1999)
- Hideyoshi (1996) as Chikuami
- Oishinbo (1996) as Mantaro Kyogoku
- Okane ga Nai! (1994)
- The Original Pachinko Story 2: The Battle for Ekimae (1994)
- The Original Pachinko Story 1: A Curious Journey to the Hot Springs (1994)
- Marriage Begins With A Lie (1993) as Mizusawa Tetta
- Second Generation Pachinko Story: One-Shot Winning Game Edition (1991)
- Kazu no Fūkei (1991)
- Rikyu (1989) as Abbott Kokei
- 再会・殺意の方程式 (1988) as Shunsuke Katsu
- Melodrama (1988)
- Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (1986)
- Jazz Daimyo (1986) as Kurozaemon Ishide
- Tree Without Leaves (1986) as Father
- Black Board (1986) as Principal
- The Gentlemen’s Alliance (1986)
- Surgical Designs in Flames (1986)
- Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki (1985)
- Congratulatory Speech (1985) as Ryosuke Saotome
- Mitsugetsu (1984) as Tetsuaki's father
- The Funeral (1984) as Satomi
- Nogare no machi (1983)
- P. P. Rider (1983) as Shimada
- Detective Story (1983) as Okano
- Oddball Nippon (1983)
- Lover, Come Back to Me (1983) as Head of the Oda Troupe
- Lover, Come Back to Me (1983)
- Secret of the Forbidden Valley (1983)
- The Imperial Navy (1981)
- Yokohama BJ Blues (1981) as Ushitakuma
- At This Late Date, the Charleston (1981) as Criminal
- Graffiti Youth: Sneaker Blues (1981)
- Tennō no Ryōriban (1980)
- Aoki Ookami Narukichiomoase no Shougai (1980) as テップテングリ
- Barefoot Gen Part 3: Battle of Hiroshima (1980)
- Troubleman Laughs and Kills (1979)
- Tarao Bannai (1978) as Detective Udagawa
- The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village (1978) as Udagawa
- The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro (1977)
- Ninjutsu: Sasuke Saruhi (1976) as Sasuke Saruhi
- Permanent Blue (1976)
- Bridal Cruise (1976)
- 女の夏 (1975)
- Justice! Allies! Everybody Gather!! (1975)
- Onna no Natsu (1975)
- Akumyo: Notorious Dragon (1974)
- Machi no Hi (1974) as Umekichi
- Stray Dog (1973) as Driver
- Deeper Than Blue (1973) as Katsumoto
- A Woman Who Warns of Death (1973)
- Umarekawatta Tamegorō (1972) as Sanpei Inumaru
- My Voiceless Friends (1972)
- Onna Ikitemasu: Sakariba Wataridori (1972) as Doctor Ishi
- Beyond the Rainbow (1972) as Otsu
- Challenge at Dawn (1971)
- やるぞみておれ為五郎 (1971)
- The Instant Services Bureau (1971)
- Price of Life (1971) as Ichiro
- Kaiun ryokō (1971)
- Tatakai sunde higa kurete (1970)
- Tora-san's Grand Scheme (1970)
- Charming Men (1970)
- Oh, My Comrade! (1970) as Kato
- Tora-san's Cherished Mother (1969) as Kanja
- 猛烈社員 スリゴマ忍法 (1969)
- 手錠無用 (1969)
- Big, Big Fellow (1969) as Newspaper reporter
- One Two Punch (1969)
- 喜劇 深夜族 (1969)
- ひばり・橋の花と喧嘩 (1969) as 稲妻の藤次
- Lady with Seven Faces (1969)
- The Funeral Racket (1968) as Inagaki
- 喜劇・大安旅行 (1968)
- New Year Trip (1968)
- Mappira shain yūkyōden (1968)
- 大安旅行 (1968)
- Isshin Tasuke: Edoites Festival (1967) as 笹尾喜内
- Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya (1967)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ichirō Zaitsu best known for?
Ichirō Zaitsu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Private Detective Mike (2002), Hideyoshi (1996), Okane ga Nai! (1994), Rikyu (1989).
When and where was Ichirō Zaitsu born?
Ichirō Zaitsu was born on February 22, 1934 in Kumamoto, Japan. They passed away on October 14, 2023.
How many credits does Ichirō Zaitsu have?
Ichirō Zaitsu has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2010.
Ichirō Zaitsu by the numbers
81credits
74films
7TV series
1967–2010active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hideyoshi (1996) as Chikuami — aged about 62
- The Private Detective Mike (2002) — aged about 68
- Rikyu (1989) as Abbott Kokei — aged about 55
- The Imperial Navy (1981) — aged about 47
- Mitsugetsu (1984) as Tetsuaki's father — aged about 50
- Okane ga Nai! (1994) — aged about 60
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