Soichiro Maeno
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 21, 1946 in Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
- Died
- March 23, 1976
- Active Years
- 1962–1975 (14 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Mitsuyasu Maeno (前野 光保, Maeno Mitsuyasu).
Stage Name: Soichiro Maeno (前野 霜一郎, Maeno Sōichirō).
Birth Date: June 21, 1946 (Source 1) or c. 1946 (Source 2) or c. 1947 (Source 3).
Birth Place: Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Source 1) or Sasazuka district (Source 5).
Death Date: March 23, 1976.
Profession: Japanese actor; appeared in roman porno films (Source 2).
Known Credits: 21 (Source 1).
Affiliation: Japanese ultranationalist movement (Source 2, 3).
Event: In March 1976, he carried out a suicide attack on Yoshio Kodama, a multi-millionaire right-wing leader and leading figure in the Lockheed bribery scandals. He attempted to kill Kodama by flying a plane into his home, but Kodama survived uninjured (Source 3).
Personal: Married twice, both ended in divorce (Source 5).
Mitsuyasu Maeno, who acted under the stage name Soichiro Maeno, was a Japanese actor. Born in Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, he appeared in roman porno films and had 21 known credits. Outside of his acting career, Maeno was associated with the Japanese ultranationalist movement. In March 1976, he carried out a suicide attack on Yoshio Kodama
Career overview
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Name: Mitsuyasu Maeno (前野 光保, Maeno Mitsuyasu).
Stage Name: Soichiro Maeno (前野 霜一郎, Maeno Sōichirō).
Birth: June 21, 1946 (TMDB) or c. 1946 (Wikipedia) or c. 1947 (TMDB Bio). Place: Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (TMDB) or Sasazuka district (MyDramaList).
Death: March 23, 1976.
Profession: Japanese actor.
Acting details: Appeared in roman porno films (Wikipedia). Known credits: 21 (TMDB).
Other associations: Japanese ultranationalist movement (TMDB/Wikipedia).
Death event: Suicide attack on Yoshio Kodama, a multi-millionaire right-wing leader and leading figure in the Lockheed bribery scandals, in March 1976 (TMDB/Wikipedia/MyDramaList). Kodama survived uninjured (TMDB Bio).
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Mitsuyasu Maeno, who acted under the stage name Soichiro Maeno, was a Japanese actor. He was born in the district of Sasazuka in Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. While some records list his birth year as approximately 1946 or 1947, The Movie Database lists his birthday as June 21, 1946. Maeno was known for his work in the film industry, specifically appearing in roman porno films. His professional credits include 21 known works.
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Outside of his acting career, Maeno was associated with the Japanese ultranationalist movement. In March 1976, he carried out a suicide attack on Yoshio Kodama. Kodama was a multi-millionaire right-wing leader and a leading figure in the Lockheed bribery scandals. Maeno attempted to kill Kodama by flying a plane into his home, but Kodama survived the incident uninjured. Maeno died on March 23, 1976, at the age of 29.
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Mitsuyasu Maeno, also known by his stage name Soichiro Maeno (前野 霜一郎), was a Japanese actor. He was born in the district of Sasazuka, located in Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. While biographical records provide varying estimates for his birth year, including approximately 1946 or 1947, The Movie Database records his birthday as June 21, 1946. Maeno's acting career included appearances in roman porno films, and he is credited with 21 known roles.
Beyond his work in film, Maeno was associated with the Japanese ultranationalist movement. In March 1976, he carried out a suicide attack targeting Yoshio Kodama
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Lesbian World: Fondling (1975)
- Hostess Confidential: Three Juicy Sisters (1975) as Ken Tachibana
- Tokyo Emmanuelle: Private Lessons (1975) as Ichirô Watanuki
- 青春トルコ日記 処女すべり (1975)
- 100 High School Girls: Secret Motel Report (1975) as Junko's lover
- Furusato poruno-ki: Tsugaru shikoshiko bushi (1974) as Thump
- Dead Blossoms (1972)
- Onna tengoku: Kodane moraimasu (1972) as Apache
- Apartment Wife: Affair in the Afternoon (1971) as Hatanaka
- Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71 (1971) as Himura
- Eros Schedule Book: Female Artist (1971) as Seitaro(清太郎)
- Onna no Iji (1971) as Akutsu
- Stray Cat Rock: Wild Jumbo (1970) as Debo
- Women Smell of Night (1970)
- Step on the Gas! (1970)
- Let's find your sweetheart (1967)
- Seishun zenki: Aoi kajitsu (1965)
- The Sound of Waves (1964)
- Aa Seishun no Mune no Chi wa (1964)
- Modern Children (1963)
- Me o tsubutte tsuppashire (1962)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Soichiro Maeno best known for?
Soichiro Maeno is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tokyo Emmanuelle: Private Lessons (1975), Apartment Wife: Affair in the Afternoon (1971).
When and where was Soichiro Maeno born?
Soichiro Maeno was born on June 21, 1946 in Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. They passed away on March 23, 1976.
How many credits does Soichiro Maeno have?
Soichiro Maeno has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 1975.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Tokyo Emmanuelle: Private Lessons (1975) as Ichirô Watanuki — aged about 29
- Apartment Wife: Affair in the Afternoon (1971) as Hatanaka — aged about 25
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