Shinsuke Minami
Biography
Shinsuke Minami, born Saburo Sawato, was a male actor. He was born on June 28, 1930, in Tokyo, Japan. His professional work includes twenty-two known credits. He is recognized for his roles in the films Dodes'ka-den from 1970, Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman from 1971, and Shinano River from 1973. Minami died in 1982. While one source lists his date of death as November 8, 1982, another source records the date as December 8, 1982, at the age of 52.
Career overview
Shinsuke Minami, born Saburo Sawato on June 28, 1930, in Tokyo, Japan, was a male actor. He is recognized for his work in cinema, with a total of 22 known credits. His notable film appearances include the 1970 production Dodes'ka-den, the 1971 film Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, and the 1973 movie Shinano River.
Minami continued his acting career until his death in 1982. While some records indicate he passed away on November 8, 1982, other data lists his day of death as December 8, 1982, at the age of 52.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Ryota from Mandalaya (1986)
- To Trap a Kidnapper (1982)
- I Am a Cat (1975) as Kaneda
- The Shinano River (1973)
- Daddy on a Rocking Boat (1973)
- Daigoro vs. Goliath (1972) as Goro Kizawa
- Go As Messy As Messy Can Be (1971) as Dameji
- Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) as Hanoichi
- Comedy: The Face is Life (1971)
- A Gangster's Morals (1970)
- Dodes'ka-den (1970) as Ryotaro Sawagami
- Kigeki dokkiri dai tōsō (1970)
- Kikeki: onna mo tsurai wa (1970)
- The World of Hans Christian Andersen (1968) as Bull (voice)
- How to Make a Big Hit (1968)
- The Woman Gambler's Supplication (1968)
- Make Way for the Jaguars (1968) as Saigo
- Mr. Greenhorn (1966) as Yamaarashi
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Shinsuke Minami is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Am a Cat (1975), Daigoro vs. Goliath (1972), Dodes'ka-den (1970).
When and where was Shinsuke Minami born?
Shinsuke Minami was born on June 28, 1930. They passed away on December 8, 1982.
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Shinsuke Minami has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 1986.
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Shinsuke Minami, born Saburo Sawato, was a male actor. He was born on June 28, 1930, in Tokyo, Japan. His professional work includes twenty-two known credits. He is recognized for his roles in the films Dodes'ka-den from 1970, Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman from 1971, and Shinano River from 1973. Minami died in...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dodes'ka-den (1970) as Ryotaro Sawagami — aged about 40
- Daigoro vs. Goliath (1972) as Goro Kizawa — aged about 42
- I Am a Cat (1975) as Kaneda — aged about 45
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