Yoshio Tsuchiya
Biography
Yoshio Tsuchiya was a Japanese actor born in Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan on May 18, 1927. His stage name was written in Japanese characters as 土屋嘉男. During his career, he attained one hundred thirteen known credits in the acting field. He was known for his work in cinema, becoming famous for his appearances in films such as Seven Samurai, High and Low, and Red Beard. His life and career spanned until his death on February 8, 2017, at the age of eighty-nine years old.
Career overview
Yoshio Tsuchiya was a Japanese actor born in Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan on May 18, 1927. Throughout his career, he accumulated 113 known credits working in the film and television industry. He is known for his frequent appearances in Akira Kurosawa's samurai films, as well as his roles in Ishiro Honda's science fiction films.
Among his career highlights, Tsuchiya became well known for his work in notable feature films. His filmography includes appearances in Seven Samurai, High and Low, and Red Beard.
Active in the entertainment industry until the later stages of his life, Tsuchiya passed away on February 8, 2017, at the age of 89. His extensive portfolio of known credits on the Movie Database reflects a prolific career spanning numerous acting projects across Japanese cinema.
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108 titles- Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016) as Self - Actor
- Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction (2015) as Himself
- Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008) as Himself
- Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' (2002) as Self
- Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Red Beard' (2002) as Self
- Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro' (2002) as Self
- Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Lower Depths' (2002) as Self
- Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai' (2002) as Self
- The Seven Chefs (1997)
- Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) as Businessman Yasuaki Shindo
- Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big Edo (1990)
- Tokyo: The Last War (1989) as Dr. Mizuno
- Rouge (1984) as Akio Tsuchiya(土屋明雄)
- The Yoshida School (1983) as Jōji Hayashi
- The Undercover Ninja Organization (1983)
- Lady Karuizawa (1982) as Gen'ichirô Nakagawa
- Dangai kara no koe (1980)
- Double Suicide at Nishijin (1977) as Yoshida
- Submersion of Japan (1974)
- Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973) as Shobei
- Kogarashi Monjiro (1972) as Naomitsu Kitamura
- Haru no Sakamichi (1971) as Ōtani Yoshitsugu
- Attention Please (1970)
- Space Amoeba (1970) as Dr. Kyoichi Mida
- Incident at Blood Pass (1970) as Itahachi
- The Militarists (1970) as Okawa
- Funeral Parade of Roses (1969) as Gonda
- Battle of the Japan Sea (1969) as Staff Officer Akiyama
- Samurai Banners (1969)
- Destroy All Monsters (1968) as Dr. Otani
- Admiral Yamamoto (1968) as Staff Officer Kuroshima
- Kill! (1968) as Shinroku Matsuo
- Golden Eyes (1968) as Kurokawa / Killer
- Son of Godzilla (1967) as Furukawa
- Japan's Longest Day (1967) as Lt. Colonel Hiroshi Fuha - Eastern District Army Staff Officer
- Two in the Shadow (1967) as Yumiko's husband
- The Killing Bottle (1967) as General Rubesa
- Kojiro (1967)
- Ultra Q (1966) as Ono
- Moment of Terror (1966)
- Zero Fighter (1966)
- The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay (1966) as Hangoro Ose
- Red Beard (1965) as Dr. Handayû Mori
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) as Controller of Planet X
- Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) as Daigo Kawai
- The Retreat from Kiska (1965) as Terai
- Beast Alley (1965) as Katsuragi
- Stairs of Evil (1965) as Second division detective
- Fright Time (1964)
- High and Low (1963) as Detective Murata
- Matango (1963) as Masafumi Kasai - Owner
- A Photo journalist's Story: Risk Your Life for the Moment (1963)
- Legacy of the 500,000 (1963) as Yamazaki
- Young Swordsman (1963)
- Sensation Seekers (1963)
- Roppongi Nights: Love Me, Love Me (1963)
- Sanjuro (1962) as Samurai
- Varan the Unbelievable (1962) as Military Officer Katsumoto
- Chûshingura (1962)
- Tatsu (1962) as Kida
- Local Reporter (1962)
- The Crimson Sky (1962)
- The Tenth Game of New Salarymen: Salaryman Ittoru (1962)
- Yojimbo (1961) as Kohei
- Sir Galahad in Campus (1961) as Takizawa
- Death on the Mountain (1961) as Jiro Makita
- The Tenth Game of New Salarymen (1961) as Hiroshi Tsurumaki
- The Human Vapor (1960) as Mr. Mizuno
- The Bad Sleep Well (1960) as ADA Secretary
- The Storm of the Pacific (1960)
- The Secret of the Telegian (1960) as Det. Capt. Onosaki
- University Bandits (1960)
- Battle in Outer Space (1959) as Iwomura
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) as Tajima
- A Whistle in My Heart (1959)
- Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959)
- Vagabond Employee: Outcry (1959) as Union Chairman
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Horseman (uncredited)
- The H-Man (1958) as Detective Taguchi
- The Rickshaw Man (1958)
- He's the Killer (1958)
- Song for a Bride (1958)
- Little Peach (1958) as Ishima
- Varan (1958) as Military Officer Katsumoto
- Female Detective Story: S.O.S Woman (1958)
- Throne of Blood (1957) as Washizu samurai
- A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1 (1957)
- The Mysterians (1957) as Leader of the Mysterians
- Yagyu Secret Scrolls (1957)
- The Chieko Story (1957) as Koyama
- A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 (1957) as Takeshi Shimada
- Reign of Terror (1957) as Nebukawa
- I Saw the Killer (1956)
- A Wife's Heart (1956)
- Settlement of Love (1956)
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Tajima, Member of Osaka Defense Corps
- I Live in Fear (1955) as Factory Worker after Fire
- No Time for Tears (1955)
- Stray Sheep (1955) as Nonomiya
- No Response from Car 33 (1955)
- All is Well 2 (1955)
- New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain (1955) as Zenzaburō Matsudaira
- Seven Samurai (1954) as Rikichi
- Invisible Man (1954) as Komatsu, reporter
- The Black Fury (1954)
- Forever Be Mine (1954)
- Tower of Lilies (1953)
- I Was a Prisoner in Siberia (1952)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yoshio Tsuchiya best known for?
Yoshio Tsuchiya is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991), Space Amoeba (1970), Funeral Parade of Roses (1969), Battle of the Japan Sea (1969).
When and where was Yoshio Tsuchiya born?
Yoshio Tsuchiya was born on May 18, 1927 in Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. They passed away on February 8, 2017.
How many credits does Yoshio Tsuchiya have?
Yoshio Tsuchiya has accumulated over 108 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2016.
What is Yoshio Tsuchiya's background in cinema and television?
Yoshio Tsuchiya was a Japanese actor born in Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan on May 18, 1927. His stage name was written in Japanese characters as 土屋嘉男. During his career, he attained one hundred thirteen known credits in the acting field. He was known for his work in cinema, becoming famous for his appearances in f...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Admiral Yamamoto (1968) as Staff Officer Kuroshima — aged about 41
- High and Low (1963) as Detective Murata — aged about 36
- Seven Samurai (1954) as Rikichi — aged about 27
- Red Beard (1965) as Dr. Handayû Mori — aged about 38
- Ultra Q (1966) as Ono — aged about 39
- Yojimbo (1961) as Kohei — aged about 34
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