Shin Ōtomo
Acting Born Apr 13, 1919 Akita Prefecture, Japan 24 credits
Biography
Shin Ōtomo works in acting. Born April 13, 1919 in Akita Prefecture, Japan. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Takashi Shimura
6 shared titles
Yoshio Tsuchiya
5 shared titles
Ikio Sawamura
5 shared titles
Toshirō Mifune
4 shared titles
Minoru Chiaki
4 shared titles
Yū Fujiki
4 shared titles
Hiroshi Koizumi
4 shared titles
Senkichi Ōmura
4 shared titles
Ren Yamamoto
4 shared titles
Akihiko Hirata
4 shared titles
Career timeline
Ultra Q
Frankenstein Conquers the WorldThe Retreat from KiskaThe White Rose of Hong Kong
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterMothra vs. Godzilla
AtragonInterpol Code 8
King Kong vs. GodzillaSanjuroChûshingura
YojimboDaredevil in the CastlePlayboy President: Part II
The Secret of the Telegian
The Hidden FortressThe H-Man
Throne of BloodYagyu Secret ScrollsThe Mysterians
Godzilla Raids Again
Seven SamuraiInvisible Man
The Eagle of the Pacific
Full Filmography
24 titles- Seven Samurai (1954) as Bandit Second-in-Command
- Ultra Q (1966) as Inspector
- Yojimbo (1961) as Kumosuke
- Throne of Blood (1957) as Washizu samurai
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Horseman (uncredited)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) as Captain of Vessel
- Sanjuro (1962)
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as Boss of Assassins
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Convict Leader
- Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) as Police Chief
- Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) as Sugiyama policeman
- Chûshingura (1962)
- Atragon (1963) as Government Official
- The H-Man (1958) as Hamano, nightclub gangster
- The Retreat from Kiska (1965)
- The Secret of the Telegian (1960) as Tsukamoto
- The White Rose of Hong Kong (1965) as Ye Wen-ying
- Daredevil in the Castle (1961) as Itamiya manager
- Yagyu Secret Scrolls (1957)
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) as (uncredited)
- Interpol Code 8 (1963) as Tan
- The Mysterians (1957) as Policeman Kawada
- Invisible Man (1954) as Detective
- Playboy President: Part II (1961) as Driver
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shin Ōtomo best known for?
Shin Ōtomo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Seven Samurai (1954), Ultra Q (1966), Yojimbo (1961), Throne of Blood (1957).
When and where was Shin Ōtomo born?
Shin Ōtomo was born on April 13, 1919 in Akita Prefecture, Japan.
How many credits does Shin Ōtomo have?
Shin Ōtomo has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 1966.
Shin Ōtomo by the numbers
24credits
23films
1TV series
1953–1966active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Seven Samurai (1954) as Bandit Second-in-Command — aged about 35
- Ultra Q (1966) as Inspector — aged about 47
- Yojimbo (1961) as Kumosuke — aged about 42
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Horseman (uncredited) — aged about 39
- Sanjuro (1962) — aged about 43
- Throne of Blood (1957) as Washizu samurai — aged about 38
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