Kōji Mitsui
Biography
Kōji Mitsui was a Japanese actor born on March 6, 1910, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. His stage name was Mitsui Koji, previously known as Mitsui Hikohide and Mitsui Hideo. Mitsui Koji is known for his work in films and television dramas, particularly in collaborations with directors Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu. He appeared in numerous productions, with a total of 142 known credits. Mitsui Koji passed away on July 20, 1979, at the age of 69.
Career overview
Kōji Mitsui was a Japanese actor born on March 6, 1910, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. He worked as a supporting actor in films directed by notable Japanese directors, including Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu. Mitsui's career spanned multiple mediums, including film, television dramas, and stage productions.
Mitsui's role in Kurosawa's The Lower Depths (1957) earned him recognition, but specific details about the role and the awards he received are not provided. After going freelance in 1960, he continued to work in various capacities. Mitsui's known credits total 142, indicating a prolific career in the entertainment industry.
Mitsui's stage name was changed to Kōji Mitsui in the 1948 film Hen in the Wind, directed by Yasujiro Ozu. His birth name was Mitsui Hikohide, and he was also known by the stage name Mitsui Hideo. Mitsui passed away on July 20, 1979, at the age of 69.
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138 titles- Great Jailbreak (1975)
- Beyond the Rainbow (1972)
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971)
- Dodes'ka-den (1970) as Foodstand owner
- Our Miyo-chan (1969) as Yagi
- Nanami: The Inferno of First Love (1968) as Mr. Otagaki
- Japan's Longest Day (1967) as Old Journalist
- The Greatest Challenge of All (1967)
- Punch Guy (1966)
- Ohana han (1966) as Mizorogi
- Red Beard (1965) as Heikichi
- A Fugitive from the Past (1965) as Motojima
- Salaryman's Medal (1965)
- Woman in the Dunes (1964) as Village Elder
- The Honest Fool (1964)
- How to Make Money (1964)
- Japan's No. 1 Braggart (1964) as Furui
- High and Low (1963) as Second Reporter
- Young Swordsman (1963) as Yabe Senjuro
- Legends of Honor (1963)
- Young Guy in Hawaii (1963)
- Drunkard's Paradise (1962)
- The Body (1962)
- Tokyo Bay (1962) as Narcotics Control Agent Hayashi
- Mother Country (1962)
- Hadashi no hanayome (1962)
- Gang vs. Gang (1962)
- The Inheritance (1962)
- A Roaring Trade (1962)
- Zoku aizen katsura (1962)
- Shin kitsune to tanuki (1962)
- Otoko no Uta (1962)
- Aitsu bakari ga naze moteru (1962)
- Epitaph to My Love (1961) as Torikie
- Killers on Parade (1961)
- Aoi kairyū (1961)
- Incidental Murders (1961) as Genji
- With Wife, Children, and Friends (1961)
- Furimuita hanayome (1961) as Yasunosuke Fukuhara
- Hikkoshi yatsure (1961)
- Koi no gashū (1961) as Shuzo, Tomie's father
- Hijō no otoko (1961)
- 喜劇 金の実る樹に恋が咲く (1961)
- The Bad Sleep Well (1960) as Reporter A
- Only She Knows (1960)
- Banana (1960)
- Irohanihoheto (1960)
- Hot Corner Murder (1960) as Hobara
- The Last Trump Card (1960) as Yaichi Saito
- Kiku and Isamu: Two Siblings Born in Japan (1959) as Shopkeeper
- The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (1959) as Furuya
- Floating Weeds (1959) as Kichinosuke
- Lucky Dragon No. 5 (1959)
- Tokyo Omnibus (1959)
- Thus Another Day (1959) as Man A
- Fox and Raccoon (1959) as Hangoro Iizuka
- Koko ni otoko ari (1959)
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Guard (uncredited)
- Firefly Light (1958)
- Maria of the Ant Village (1958)
- Police Precinct Part 8 (1958)
- A Bridge for Two Alone (1958)
- Botchan (1958) as Nodaiko
- Monthly Salary: 13,000 Yen (1958)
- Tabi sugata nezumi kozō (1958)
- Hibi no haishin (1958)
- Modan dôchû: Sono koi matta nashi (1958)
- The Unbalanced Wheel (1957)
- The Lower Depths (1957) as Yoshisaburo the Gambler
- A Case of Honor (1957)
- A Tale of Dung and Urine (1957)
- Times of Joy and Sorrow (1957) as Mr. Kanemaki
- The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2) (1957)
- Seishun no oto (1956)
- Early Spring (1956) as Hirayama
- The Thick-Walled Room (1956)
- I Will Buy You (1956) as Tamekichi Kurita
- Typhoon Furor (1956)
- The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations (1956)
- 刑事部屋 (1956)
- Ejima and Ikushima (1955) as 岡本五郎右衛門
- Christ in Bronze (1955) as Iwakichi
- Chutaro of Banba (1955)
- The Vassal's Neck (1955)
- Here Is a Spring (1955)
- Iroha Elegy (1955)
- 元祿美少年記 (1955) as 父長助
- 慶安水滸傳 (1954) as 和尚廓念
- Beautiful Tengu (1954) as 弥之助
- Youth’s Romance Seat: Sitting on the grass (1954)
- Surprising 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1954)
- Bored Hatamoto: The Million-ryo Mystery (1954)
- Love Letter (1953)
- Always in My Heart Part 2 (1953)
- Always in My Heart (1953)
- Kurama tengu: Aomen yasha (1953) as 古門前の長次
- Our Chief, Our Doctor (1952)
- Tange Sazen (1952)
- Weeping Doll (1951) as Shige
- Five Men of Edo (1951) as Kodaira
- Carmen Comes Home (1951) as Oka
- Fireworks Over the Sea (1951) as Moriyama
- The Inner Palace Conspiracy (1951) as Kichitarō
- Crazy Uproar (1950)
- Scandal (1950) as Cameraman A
- Onna no ryūkō (1950)
- The Actress and the Detective (1950)
- Ishimatsu of the Forest (1949)
- Jealousy (1949)
- A Fool's Love (1949) as Seki
- A Hen in the Wind (1948) as Hideo
- The Most Beautiful Day of My Life (1948)
- Great X (1948) as Yoshioka
- Iki na fûraibô (1946) as Gentarô
- Victory Song (1945) as Kawanishi
- Field Army Orchestra (1944) as Murakami
- Our Planes Fly South (1943)
- Sumida River (1942)
- There Was a Father (1942) as Graduate
- The Spy Has Not Died Yet (1942)
- Okinu and Banto (1940)
- Haha o tataeru uta (1939)
- Spring Thunder (1939) as Kensuke Ide
- Children of the Sun (1938)
- Lumberjack and Lady (1935)
- A Hero of Tokyo (1935) as Hideo Nemoto
- A Story of Floating Weeds (1934) as Shinkichi
- Street Without End (1934) as Guest (at café)
- A Mother Should Be Loved (1934) as Kousaku
- The Genealogy of Women (1934)
- Dragnet Girl (1933) as Hiroshi
- The Boss's Son at College (1933) as Kitamura
- The Layabout and Seabathing (1933)
- Happy Times (1933)
- Before the Wedding (1933)
- No Blood Relation (1932) as Guy on bike
- The Loyal 47 Ronin (1932)
- The Father and His Son (1929)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kōji Mitsui best known for?
Kōji Mitsui is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Battle of Okinawa (1971), Dodes'ka-den (1970), Japan's Longest Day (1967), Red Beard (1965).
When and where was Kōji Mitsui born?
Kōji Mitsui was born on March 6, 1910 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. They passed away on July 20, 1979.
How many credits does Kōji Mitsui have?
Kōji Mitsui has accumulated over 138 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1975.
What is Kōji Mitsui's background in cinema and television?
Kōji Mitsui was a Japanese actor born on March 6, 1910, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. His stage name was Mitsui Koji, previously known as Mitsui Hikohide and Mitsui Hideo. Mitsui Koji is known for his work in films and television dramas, particularly in collaborations with directors Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu. He ...
Kōji Mitsui by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- High and Low (1963) as Second Reporter — aged about 53
- Red Beard (1965) as Heikichi — aged about 55
- Woman in the Dunes (1964) as Village Elder — aged about 54
- The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (1959) as Furuya — aged about 49
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Guard (uncredited) — aged about 48
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971) — aged about 61
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