Jiro Shirai

Acting Born Sep 18, 1950 Kyoto, Japan 24 credits

Biography

Jiro Shirai works in acting. Born September 18, 1950 in Kyoto, Japan. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Reiko Ike 1 shared title

Christina Lindberg 1 shared title

Akemi Negishi 1 shared title

Ryōko Ema 1 shared title

Yôko Hori 1 shared title

Naomi Oka 1 shared title

Rena Ichinose 1 shared title

Rie Saotome 1 shared title

Jun Midorikawa 1 shared title

Masataka Naruse 1 shared title

Career timeline

2016

Denshichi Torimonocho

1988

Goryokaku

1986

Yakuza Ladies

1984

Fireflies in the North

1983

Legend of the Eight SamuraiThe Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado

1982

The House Where Evil Dwells

1981

Roaring Fire

1980

映画村殺人事件

1979

The Shogun Assassins

1978

Message from Space: Galactic Wars

1977

Japan's DonHokuriku Proxy WarDoberman CopDecapitation of an Evil WomanJapanese Humanity and Justice

1976

Yakuza GraveyardSister Street Fighter: Fifth Level FistOperation Plazma in Osaka

1975

Company BuggersThe Decisive Power of Aikido

1974

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police TacticsThird Generation Boss

1973

Sex and Fury

Full Filmography

24 titles

Sex and Fury (1973) as Oota
Denshichi Torimonocho (2016)
Message from Space: Galactic Wars (1978) as Igar
Fireflies in the North (1984)
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) as Black Samurai F
The Shogun Assassins (1979)
Yakuza Ladies (1986)
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics (1974) as Hisahiro Mori
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Japan's Don (1977)
Hokuriku Proxy War (1977)
Roaring Fire (1981) as Kachime
Yakuza Graveyard (1976) as Miyazaki
Goryokaku (1988)
Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist (1976) as Narcotics Agent
Doberman Cop (1977)
Company Buggers (1975)
Third Generation Boss (1974)
Decapitation of an Evil Woman (1977)
The Decisive Power of Aikido (1975)
Japanese Humanity and Justice (1977)
The House Where Evil Dwells (1982) as Tadashi
Operation Plazma in Osaka (1976)
The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado (1983)
映画村殺人事件 (1980)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jiro Shirai best known for?

Jiro Shirai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sex and Fury (1973), Message from Space: Galactic Wars (1978), Fireflies in the North (1984), Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983).

When and where was Jiro Shirai born?

Jiro Shirai was born on September 18, 1950 in Kyoto, Japan.

How many credits does Jiro Shirai have?

Jiro Shirai has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2016.

Jiro Shirai by the numbers

24credits

22films

2TV series

1973–2016active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Message from Space: Galactic Wars (1978) as Igar — aged about 27
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics (1974) as Hisahiro Mori — aged about 23
Sex and Fury (1973) as Oota — aged about 22
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) as Black Samurai F — aged about 32
Fireflies in the North (1984) — aged about 33
The Shogun Assassins (1979) — aged about 28

Full filmography (24) Born on September 18

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