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Kogan Ashiya

Known For
Acting
Born
December 4, 1933 in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Active Years
1957–2023 (67 Years)
Total Credits
51 credits in database
Acting Born Dec 4, 1933 Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 51 credits
51
Total Credits
1957–2023
67 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Kogan Ashiya is a Japanese actor born on December 4, 1933, in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. Known professionally by his stage name 芦屋小雁, he is a male performer recognized for his work in the entertainment industry. According to his professional records, Ashiya has accumulated 51 known credits throughout his career. As of the current data, he is 92 years old. His professional profile is maintained within the The Movie Database, where he is categorized under the acting profession. His career spans a total of 51 credits, reflecting his long-standing involvement in film and television. He remains a documented figure in Japanese acting history, with his personal and professional information verified through his official database entry.

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Career

Career overview

Kogan Ashiya is a Japanese actor born on December 4, 1933, in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. He is currently 92 years old and is recognized for his professional work in the entertainment industry. Throughout his career, he has been credited for his contributions to both film and television projects.

According to his professional records, Ashiya has accumulated 51 known credits in the field of acting. His career is documented through his stage name, 芦屋小雁, and he remains a figure of interest within the context of Japanese media archives. His professional profile is maintained and tracked through international databases that monitor film and television personnel.

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Career timeline

We Make Antiques! Osaka Dreams
We Make Antiques!
Welkame
Kitaro
Road to the Don 23
Shangri-LaNinja Vixens: Flame of Seduction
The King of Minami: Conspiracy
Yakuza Taxi
Heat Wave
Knockout
Father
Ninja Gangsters 2: The Lullaby of Hell
The Wandering of the Naked General: The Kiyoshi Yamashita StoryKyoto Yokai Map 2: A 400-Year-Old Ice Woman Living on Kirara Slope
松本清張の聞かなかった場所
Wolves on MotorcyclesThe Viper Brothers Rage Again
The SwindlersNaked Ambition
I Sell My HusbandBad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their SpecialtyThe Shy Deceiver
Nothing But BonesHoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom
Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O.Rampaging DogNew Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka DuelYakuza G-MenThe Third Contest
GamblerBad Reputation: The Big Drum
The Kingdom of Jirocho 2The Kingdom of Jirocho 1The Confusing Journey of JirochoTenamonya SandogasaBad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise
A Country BossRecords of loyal vassalsGan-chan no keisatsu nikki
Zokuzoku bantōhan to detchidonShin nitōhei monogatari medetaku gaisen no maki続々々番頭はんと丁稚どん チャンポン旅行
Zoku bantōhan to detchidonBantōhan to detchidon
Ishimatsu Travels with GhostsSazae-san, the Wayward Wife
Stray Cat
The Oil-Hell Murder

Full Filmography

51 titles
  • We Make Antiques! Osaka Dreams (2023)
  • We Make Antiques! (2018) as Tadayasu Hiwatashi
  • Welkame (2009) as 浜本泰三
  • Kitaro (2007) as Kanri'nin
  • Road to the Don 23 (2004)
  • Shangri-La (2002) as Uehara
  • Ninja Vixens: Flame of Seduction (2002)
  • The King of Minami: Conspiracy (1996)
  • Advertisement
  • Yakuza Taxi (1994) as Boss of the Ginryûkai
  • Heat Wave (1991)
  • Knockout (1989)
  • Father (1988) as Kanawa
  • Ninja Gangsters 2: The Lullaby of Hell (1982)
  • The Wandering of the Naked General: The Kiyoshi Yamashita Story (1981)
  • Kyoto Yokai Map 2: A 400-Year-Old Ice Woman Living on Kirara Slope (1981) as Takayoshi Yamamura(Owner of the Kyoto kimono store "Yamamura")
  • 松本清張の聞かなかった場所 (1979)
  • Wolves on Motorcycles (1971)
  • The Viper Brothers Rage Again (1971)
  • The Swindlers (1970)
  • Naked Ambition (1970)
  • I Sell My Husband (1968)
  • Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty (1968)
  • The Shy Deceiver (1968) as Iron
  • Nothing But Bones (1966)
  • Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom (1966)
  • Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O. (1965)
  • Rampaging Dog (1965)
  • New Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka Duel (1965)
  • Yakuza G-Men (1965)
  • The Third Contest (1965)
  • Gambler (1964) as Kusuke
  • Bad Reputation: The Big Drum (1964) as Jiro
  • The Kingdom of Jirocho 2 (1963)
  • The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 (1963)
  • The Confusing Journey of Jirocho (1963)
  • Tenamonya Sandogasa (1963)
  • Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise (1963)
  • Song Festival (1963)
  • Bad Reputation: Two Notorious Men in Tokyo (1963)
  • A Country Boss (1962) as Yasukimi
  • Records of loyal vassals (1962)
  • Gan-chan no keisatsu nikki (1962)
  • Zokuzoku bantōhan to detchidon (1961)
  • Shin nitōhei monogatari medetaku gaisen no maki (1961)
  • 続々々番頭はんと丁稚どん チャンポン旅行 (1961)
  • Zoku bantōhan to detchidon (1960)
  • Bantōhan to detchidon (1960)
  • Ishimatsu Travels with Ghosts (1959)
  • Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife (1959) as Komatsu
  • Stray Cat (1958)
  • The Oil-Hell Murder (1957)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kogan Ashiya best known for?

Kogan Ashiya is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Eve (2022), Wolves on Motorcycles (1971), The Swindlers (1970).

When and where was Kogan Ashiya born?

Kogan Ashiya was born on December 4, 1933 in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

How many credits does Kogan Ashiya have?

Kogan Ashiya has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2023.

What is Kogan Ashiya's background in cinema and television?

Kogan Ashiya is a Japanese actor born on December 4, 1933, in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. Known professionally by his stage name 芦屋小雁, he is a male performer recognized for his work in the entertainment industry. According to his professional records, Ashiya has accumulated 51 known credits throughout his career. As of th...

Kogan Ashiya by the numbers

51credits
49films
2TV series
1957–2023active years

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