Tonpei Hidari
Biography
Tonpei Hidari was born on May 30, 1937, in Kita, Tokyo, Japan. His stage name is Tonpei Hidari, also known as Left or Hidari. He is a male actor with a career spanning 87 known credits. Hidari's birthday is May 30, 1937, and he passed away on February 24, 2018, at the age of 80.
Career overview
Tonpei Hidari was a Japanese actor. Born on May 30, 1937, in Kita, Tokyo, Japan, he began his acting career. Hidari's stage name was Tonpei Hidari, also known as "Left" or "左" in Japanese.
Throughout his career, Hidari appeared in numerous projects. He is known to have acted in 87 credits, which include films and television shows. Tonpei Hidari's work primarily consisted of acting roles, showcasing his range and versatility as a performer.
Tonpei Hidari's career spanned many years, during which he established himself as a prominent figure in the Japanese entertainment industry. He passed away on February 24, 2018, at the age of 80.
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Full Filmography
87 titles- Odd Detective 15 (2017) as Tadayuki Matsushima
- Error (2017)
- メガバンク最終決戦 (2016)
- Golden Orchestra (2016) as Kura
- 'Kutabare' Bocchan (2016)
- Sinbei - A Samurai With A Child (2015) as Shigesuke
- Dr. DMAT (2014) as Raizou Yakumo
- Aokigahara (2013)
- 必殺仕事人2013 (2013)
- Onihei Gaiden: The Night Rabbit (2011)
- Nogaremono Orin (2006) as Uki
- Momotaro Samurai (2006) as Inosuke
- Yūrei Kashimasu: Osome Koi no Shichihenge (2003)
- 監察医 室生亜季子㉚ 震える顔 (2001) as Inspector Hamada
- Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf 2 (1998)
- Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface (1997)
- Shin Salaryman Senka (1997)
- Gonin 2 (1996) as Nozaki
- Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf (1996)
- Goodbye Japan (1995)
- Destiny Pass (1993)
- Kim's War (1991)
- The Peacock King (1988) as Department Store Manager
- CAT'S EYE: Midnight Love Adventure (1988)
- Nezumi Kozo's Edo Adventure (1988)
- Tokyo Bordello (1987) as Yoshimatsu
- Carefree Goddesses (1987)
- Oar (1985) as Sho
- Nuclear Gypsies (1985)
- Anime-chan (1984)
- The Ballad of Narayama (1983) as Risuke
- Choji Snack Bar (1983) as Kamiya
- A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife (1981)
- The Revolt (1980)
- Monkey (1978) as Pigsy
- I Am A Man of Honor (1977)
- Beauty Wandering Story (1977)
- A Cheerful Yakuza (1976)
- I Am a Cat (1975) as Sampei Tatara
- The First Star of Happiness (1974)
- Jack and the Beanstalk (1974) as Kojo
- Kigeki: Otoko no nakidokoro (1973) as Chonbo
- Love Is After School (1973)
- For Just A Little Bit, Everybody Gather!! (1973)
- Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari (1973)
- Kogarashi Monjiro (1972) as Banto
- Hayato is Coming (1972)
- Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder (1972) as Bartender
- Sex Comedy, Quick on the Trigger (1971) as Isamu Hayata
- Delinquent Girl Boss: Worthless to Confess (1971) as Tsunao
- King of Pornography (1971)
- Wolves of the City: First to Fight (1971)
- Delinquent Girl Boss: Ballad of Yokohama Hoods (1971)
- Price of Life (1971) as Driver
- Kaiun ryokō (1971)
- 300 Million Yen Mission (1971)
- 時間ですよ (1970) as 浅太郎
- Hooligans on Buggies (1970)
- Delinquent Girl Boss: Tokyo Drifters (1970)
- I Want to Sleep (1970)
- Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man (1970)
- Fun on the Run (1970) as Tailor
- The Sunset is Calling Me (1970)
- Love of Saturday (1970)
- 喜劇 右向けェ左！ (1970)
- Oh, My Comrade! (1970)
- Wolf Escort (1969)
- Madcap Mixup (1969)
- Delinquent Boss: Wolves of the City (1969) as Bacchiri
- Our Miyo-chan (1969) as Ishida
- The Tigers - Hi! London (1969) as Ishikawa
- Bonds of Love (1969) as Caterer
- Yoru no mesu - Hana no inochi (1969)
- Dear Tomorrow (1969)
- Lady with Seven Faces (1969)
- The Bad Boss (1968)
- Prison Boss (1968)
- 喜劇・大安旅行 (1968)
- It's The Drifters! Steal, steal, steal as much as you can! (1968)
- 大安旅行 (1968)
- The Free Island (1967)
- The Greatest Challenge of All (1967)
- Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of Triumph (1966)
- The Craziest Operation (1966)
- Chivalry Broken from All Sides (1966) as Sanpei
- Black Curtain (1966)
- Murder Unincorporated (1965) as Chiyoko
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tonpei Hidari best known for?
Tonpei Hidari is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface (1997), The Peacock King (1988), The Ballad of Narayama (1983), Monkey (1978).
When and where was Tonpei Hidari born?
Tonpei Hidari was born on May 30, 1937 in Kita, Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on February 24, 2018.
How many credits does Tonpei Hidari have?
Tonpei Hidari has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2017.
What is Tonpei Hidari's background in cinema and television?
Tonpei Hidari was born on May 30, 1937, in Kita, Tokyo, Japan. His stage name is Tonpei Hidari, also known as Left or Hidari. He is a male actor with a career spanning 87 known credits. Hidari's birthday is May 30, 1937, and he passed away on February 24, 2018, at the age of 80.
Tonpei Hidari by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Monkey (1978) as Pigsy — aged about 41
- The Ballad of Narayama (1983) as Risuke — aged about 46
- Sex Comedy, Quick on the Trigger (1971) as Isamu Hayata — aged about 34
- Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface (1997) — aged about 60
- Jack and the Beanstalk (1974) as Kojo — aged about 37
- The Peacock King (1988) as Department Store Manager — aged about 51
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