Tatsuya Fuji
Biography
Tatsuya Fuji is a Japanese film actor born on August 27, 1941, in Beijing, China. He has appeared in 50 films since 1964. Fuji is known for his work in non-pornographic Japanese films, including one that features full-frontal nudity and explicit sexual scenes. He has also starred in two films that have been entered into the Cannes Film Festival. Fuji's acting credits include 150 films, showcasing his extensive experience in the film industry. His work has been recognized globally, with his film released worldwide in 1976, although it has yet to be shown in Japan.
Career overview
Tatsuya Fuji is a Japanese film actor born on August 27, 1941. He has appeared in numerous films since 1964, with a notable career spanning over five decades. Fuji has been involved in the production of at least 50 films, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the craft.
One of Fuji's most significant contributions to Japanese cinema is his role in the film "In the Realm of the Senses," which features explicit sexual scenes and full-frontal nudity. This film, released worldwide in 1976, marked a significant milestone for Fuji as he became the first Japanese actor to appear in such a manner in a non-pornographic film. Unfortunately, the film has yet to be shown in Japan.
Fuji has also had the opportunity to showcase his talent at the Cannes Film Festival, starring in two films that were entered into the prestigious event. These films are "Empire of Passion" and "Bright Future." With a career spanning over 150 credits, Fuji has established himself as a prominent figure in Japanese cinema, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.
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Full Filmography
150 titles- Rosanjin's Stove (2026) as 北大路魯山人
- Great Absence (2024) as Yohji
- Go! Go! Sakura Club (2023) as Momojiro Oda
- Takano Tofu (2023) as Tatsuo Takano
- Welcome Home, Mone (2021) as Nagaura Tatsumi
- The Wolves of the East (2020)
- Complicity (2020) as Father
- Yasuragi no Toki: Michi (2019)
- Aircraft Carrier Ibuki (2019) as Commander Tsugeharu Yui
- Typhoon Family (2019) as Ittetsu Suzuki
- Only the Cat Knows (2019) as Masaru
- Radiance (2017) as Kitabayashi / Juzo
- Where Does the Sand Go? (2017) as Kitabayashi
- Hello, I Love You (2016) as Masayoshi Oikawa
- My Dad and Mr. Ito (2016) as Aya's Father
- Kabuki-Mono Keiji (2015) as Maeda Keiji
- Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen (2015) as Ryuzo
- My Man (2014) as Oshio
- Snow on The Blades (2014) as Kazue Akimoto
- Blossoms Bloom (2014) as Shuntaro Osaki
- 縁側刑事 (2013)
- Family Song (2012)
- Hayabusa: The Long Voyage Home (2012) as Yasunobu Marukawa
- It's a Beautiful Life - Irodori (2012) as Teruo tokumoto
- Star Watching Dog (2011)
- At River's Edge (2011) as Chūzaemon Inui
- Soup Opera (2010) as Tony Tanaka
- I'll Still Love You in 10 Years (2010) as Kousuke Mitamura
- Empire of Passion: Kazuko Yoshiyuki and Tatsuya Fuji (2009) as Self
- In The Realm Of The Senses: Tatsuya Fuji (2009) as Self
- Pandemic (2009)
- Flavor of Happiness (2008) as Wang Qing Kuo
- The Short Films: We Were All Once Children (2008)
- Midnight Eagle (2007) as Primeminister Takafumi Watarase
- Kamataki (2005) as Takuma
- 汚れた舌 (2005)
- Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire (2004) as Takeo Kanno
- Sea Monkey (2004) as Chief Taro Minamoto
- The Village Album (2004) as Takahashi Kenichi
- Bright Future (2003) as Shin'ichirô Arita
- The Man in White Part 2: Requiem for the Lion (2003) as Gunji Serita
- The Man in White (2003) as Gunji Serita
- Ambivalent Future: Kiyoshi Kurosawa (2003) as Himself
- Saimin (2000)
- Can't Hurry for Love (1998)
- Gun Breath A Perfect Night to Die (1998)
- Son of a Cat (1997)
- ACRI: The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius (1996) as Sakota
- KISS ME (1996)
- Kappa (1994) as Yuta Suzumori
- Until Spring Comes (1989)
- Break Out (1988) as Ryusuke Kaji
- Guys Who Never Learn (1987)
- Metamorphosis (1986) as Daisaburo
- Let Him Rest in Peace (1985) as Tsuyoshi Shindo
- P. P. Rider (1983) as Gonbei
- Pro Hunter (1981) as 水原淳
- Golden Partners (1979) as Shusaku Egami
- The Great Chase (1978)
- Empire of Passion (1978) as Toyoji
- In the Realm of the Senses (1976) as Kichizo Ishida
- He's Like a Devil (1975) as Nonomura Shuuji
- Light of Africa (1975) as Anabuki
- Katsu Kaishu (1974) as Hijikata Toshizō
- A Single Flower Withered (1974) as Shinichi Shiratori
- Yakuza Skirmishes (1972)
- Chase That Man (1972)
- Delinquent Boss: Alley Dog Commando (1972)
- Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences (1972) as Tetsu Nakagawa
- Secret Zone of Tokyo (1971)
- Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71 (1971) as Mappo
- The Bad Boss: Wholesale Roundup (1971)
- Bad Girl Mako (1971) as Tanabe
- Night Butterflies (1971)
- Blood for Blood (1971) as Koji Ozawa
- Onna no Iji (1971) as Kijima
- Blood Vendetta (1971) as Seiji Nakai
- Showdown in Gangland (1970)
- A Gangster's Morals (1970)
- Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss (1970) as Katsuya
- Stray Cat Rock: Machine Animal (1970) as Nobo
- Stray Cat Rock: Wild Jumbo (1970) as Ganishin
- Stray Cat Rock: Sex Hunter (1970) as Baron
- Melody of Rebellion (1970) as Seiji Takigawa
- Dangerous Games (1970)
- Cherry Blossoms in the Air - The Suicide Raiders - Oh, Buddies! (1970) as Naito
- Greatest Boss of Japan (1970)
- Pleasure Resort Troubadour's Song (1970)
- Prisoner of Lust (1969) as Asami
- Gambler's Dilemma (1969) as Kakizawa Takatsugu
- Yoru no saizensen: Onna gari (1969)
- Bloody Territories (1969) as Shigeo Minato, Oonogi Clan member
- The Cleanup (1969)
- Women's Police (1969) as Masuda
- Vermillion Sword: Scabbard Code Sword Amidst the Swirling Cherry Blossoms (1969) as Tappei Kominato
- Rising Dragon: Soft Skin Gambler (1969)
- Savage Wolf Pack (1969)
- The Rough One (1969) as Taro
- Women's Police: Part II (1969) as Hayazaki
- Rising Dragon: Red-Hot Iron Skin (1969)
- The Fatal Raid (1969)
- Red Sword Sheath: Code Of Honour: Recieving Orders (1969)
- 100 Gamblers (1969)
- Youth Bell (1969)
- Chivalrous Pride (1969)
- Outlaw: Goro the Assassin (1968) as Masahiko Murata
- Retaliation (1968) as Shinjo
- Song of my Life (1968) as Ryuichi Rouki
- Outlaw: Gangster VIP (1968) as Suzuki
- The Blazing Continent (1968)
- Wind of Youth (1968)
- Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967) as George Inoue
- Massacre Gun (1967) as Eiji Kuroda
- The Reckless One (1967)
- The Singing Gunman (1967)
- Velvet Hustler (1967)
- Flowers and Fruits (1967)
- The Aftermath of War (1967)
- Outlaw's Gold (1967) as 三鬼武
- Blood Shed (1966) as Miyagawa
- Kill the Night Rose (1966)
- Love and Desire in the Night Mist (1966)
- The Stormy Man (1966) as Eiji Kokubu
- Kill or Be Killed (1966)
- Night of Sorrow (1966) as Kazuya Yoshida
- Fearless Comrades (1966)
- Three Wild Cats (1966)
- Invasion of Kanto Government (1965)
- The Four Loves (1965) as Yoshio Nagata
- Taking the Castle (1965)
- Gambling Kitten (1965) as Detective Endo
- Ryuji's Journey: The Crest of Man (1965)
- Boku dōshite namida ga deru no (1965)
- Woman Gambler (1965) as Detective Endo
- Seishun no Sabaki (1965)
- Friends (1964)
- Black Sun (1964) as Akira's Buddy
- Black Strait (1964) as Kayama
- Shutsugeki (1964)
- Ginza no jirochō (1963)
- 午前零時の出獄 (1963)
- Kiri ni Kieta Hito (1963)
- Foggy Night Blues (1963)
- Prince of Wolves (1963)
- Wakai futari (1962)
- Bōkyō no umi (1962)
- Teenage Yakuza (1962) as (uncredited)
- The Guys Who Put Money on Me (1962) as Kojima
- Wakai senpū (1962)
- Tagatame
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tatsuya Fuji best known for?
Tatsuya Fuji is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Welcome Home, Mone (2021), Yasuragi no Toki: Michi (2019), Super (2010), Instinct (1994).
When and where was Tatsuya Fuji born?
Tatsuya Fuji was born on August 27, 1941 in Beijing, China.
How many credits does Tatsuya Fuji have?
Tatsuya Fuji has accumulated over 150 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2026.
What is Tatsuya Fuji's background in cinema and television?
Tatsuya Fuji is a Japanese film actor born on August 27, 1941, in Beijing, China. He has appeared in 50 films since 1964. Fuji is known for his work in non-pornographic Japanese films, including one that features full-frontal nudity and explicit sexual scenes. He has also starred in two films that have been entered int...
Tatsuya Fuji by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Yakuza Skirmishes (1972) — aged about 30
- Yasuragi no Toki: Michi (2019) — aged about 77
- Welcome Home, Mone (2021) as Nagaura Tatsumi — aged about 79
- Empire of Passion (1978) as Toyoji — aged about 36
- In the Realm of the Senses (1976) as Kichizo Ishida — aged about 34
- Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967) as George Inoue — aged about 25
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