Taisaku Akino
Biography
Taisaku Akino is a Japanese actor born as Masaaki Tsusaka on February 14, 1943, in Taito, Tokyo, Japan, with sources also noting his birthplace more broadly as Tokyo. He is also known by the names Masaaki Tsusaka and Tsusaka Masaaki. Active in the entertainment industry with known credits numbering 58, his career encompasses work in both movies and television shows. His stage name is written in Japanese as 秋野太作, and his birth name is written as 津坂匡章 or 津坂まさあき.
Career overview
Taisaku Akino is a Japanese actor born in Taito, Tokyo, Japan, on February 14, 1943. Also known by the names Masaaki Tsusaka and 津坂匡章 津坂まさあき, he works primarily in the field of acting. His career is documented with fifty-eight known credits across movies and television shows.
Throughout his professional life, he has been recognized under his stage name 秋野太作. His biographical details confirm his birth date in February 1943 and his birthplace in Tokyo, where his career in the entertainment industry has spanned numerous television and film projects.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- 五十年目の俺たちの旅 (2026) as グズ六
- Top Swords Couple (2024) as Shuichi Tsukahara
- Tulips in October (2022) as Sakamoto
- Seiichi Morimura Mystery Special Shuchuchueki Series 37 No Retirement Age (2021) as Sakamoto
- Koya no Shomei (2019)
- Pretenders (2018)
- Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family (2017) as Chief Sakamoto
- Murder Credit - Final Destination Series (2016) as Chief Sakamoto
- Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Survivors (2016) as Chief Sakamoto
- Raia Prays For… (2015) as Masao Omori
- Terminal Station Series - Umbrella of Goodwill (2015) as Chief Sakamoto
- Mozart in the Jungle (2014) as Takashi
- Steel Frame (2010)
- Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station (2008) as Chief Sakamoto
- Izo (2004)
- AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002) as Toshio Kawashima
- Agitator (2001) as Tsuchiya
- The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express (2001) as Koshiro Nagasaki
- Chūshingura Urabanashi: Nakazō Kyōran (2000)
- Salaryman Kintaro (1999) as Yusaku Kurokawa
- Manji Mai 3: I will let you go Paradise Jodo (1996)
- Mary's Game (1996)
- I Don't Have a License! (1994)
- Chinpira Jingi: Gokuraku Tonbo (1994)
- Bloom in the Moonlight “The Story of Rentaro Taki” (1993)
- New Joyful Embarrassing Story (1992)
- Kaito Ruby (1988) as Detective
- Love and Action in Osaka (1988)
- Goryokaku (1988)
- Omoikkiri Detective Team Hardgumi (1987) as Ochiai-sensei / Kaijin Matenro (voice)
- Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984) as Noboru
- Meitantei Kindaichi Kōsuke (1983)
- もういちど春 (1981)
- We are angels! (1979) as Suehiro Teppei
- Devil's Flute (1979) as Telegraphist
- Netchū Jidai (1978)
- Pink Lady's Motion Picture (1978)
- Comedy actors: Cooper and Gable (1978)
- Kimagure Honkakuha (1977)
- Beauty Wandering Story (1977)
- Oretachi no Tabi (1975)
- Japan Beauty Story: A Woman Among Women (1975)
- Japan Beauty Story (1974)
- Tasukenin Hashiru (1973)
- Professional Killers (1973) as Misaki no Senzô
- Professional Killers (1972) as Senzô
- Tora-san's Dream-Come-True (1972) as Noboru
- Tora-san's Dear Old Home (1972) as Noboru
- Tora-san's Grand Scheme (1970)
- Tora-san's Runaway (1970)
- Brother (1969)
- Tora-san's Cherished Mother (1969) as Noboru Kawamata
- Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp (1969) as Noboru Kawamata
- Oyaji Daiko (1968)
- It's Tough Being a Man (1968)
- Horus: Prince of the Sun (1968) as Rusan (voice)
- It's Tough Being a Man (Television Drama DVD Edit Edition) (1968)
- Kotoshi no Koi (1967)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Taisaku Akino best known for?
Taisaku Akino is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Murder Credit - Final Destination Series (2016), Mozart in the Jungle (2014), AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002), Going and Coming Back (1985).
When and where was Taisaku Akino born?
Taisaku Akino was born on February 14, 1943 in Taito, Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Taisaku Akino have?
Taisaku Akino has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2026.
What is Taisaku Akino's background in cinema and television?
Taisaku Akino is a Japanese actor born as Masaaki Tsusaka on February 14, 1943, in Taito, Tokyo, Japan, with sources also noting his birthplace more broadly as Tokyo. He is also known by the names Masaaki Tsusaka and Tsusaka Masaaki. Active in the entertainment industry with known credits numbering 58, his career encom...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Professional Killers (1972) as Senzô — aged about 29
- Mozart in the Jungle (2014) as Takashi — aged about 71
- AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002) as Toshio Kawashima — aged about 59
- Murder Credit - Final Destination Series (2016) as Chief Sakamoto — aged about 73
- Horus: Prince of the Sun (1968) as Rusan (voice) — aged about 25
- Salaryman Kintaro (1999) as Yusaku Kurokawa — aged about 56
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