Yoshitaka Zushi
Biography
Yoshitaka Zushi is a male actor born on March 19, 1955. He has twenty-eight known credits in the acting field. Discovered at the age of eight by one of Akira Kurosawa's partners, Zushi made his debut as young Toshio in Kaneto Shindo's 1963 film Mother. Following his debut, he began appearing in pictures by Akira Kurosawa, starting with Red Beard in 1965. One of his most notable roles is Rokkuchan, an insane young man who drives a trolley through the slums, in the 1970 film Dodesukaden.
Career overview
Yoshitaka Zushi is a male actor born on March 19, 1955, with twenty-eight known credits listed on the Movie Database. Discovered at the age of eight by a partner of Akira Kurosawa, he made his debut in the role of young Toshio in Kaneto Shindo's 1963 film Mother.
Following his debut, he began appearing in pictures by Akira Kurosawa, starting with Red Beard in 1965. Among his roles, his most outstanding performance is recognized as Rokkuchan, the insane young man who drives a trolley through the slums in the film Dodesukaden, which was released in 1970.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- SOAR: I Wish You Were Here (2015)
- Prodigy (2007)
- Best Wishes for Tomorrow (2007)
- Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den' (2002) as Self
- Closed Ward (2001) as Chu-San
- Madadayo (1993) as Neighbor
- Chizuko's Younger Sister (1991) as White Suit Man
- Special Rescue Police Winspector (1990) as Ichiro Hirukawa
- Dreams (1990) as Pvt. Noguchi
- The Edo Murders: Sasachi's First Case (1990)
- The Silk Road (1988)
- Ran (1985)
- Sound of the Tide (1984)
- Kyojin-gun monogatari: Susume eikô e (1977)
- The Roads Men Travel (1976) as Akita
- Human Revolution II (1976)
- Dodes'ka-den (1970) as Roku-Chan
- The Human Bullet (1968) as Older Brother
- Silver Boots (1967)
- A Comedy in Front of the Station: Manga (1966) as Tomono Kyutaro
- Punch Guy (1966)
- Red Beard (1965) as Chobo
- When the Flowers Bloom (1965)
- Life of Matsu the Untamed (1965)
- Mother (1963) as Toshio
- Heso no taisho (1962)
- The Lucky General (1962)
- Sazae And Aunt Apron (1960)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yoshitaka Zushi best known for?
Yoshitaka Zushi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs (1987), Special Rescue Police Winspector (1990), Dreams (1990), Ran (1985).
When and where was Yoshitaka Zushi born?
Yoshitaka Zushi was born on March 19, 1955.
How many credits does Yoshitaka Zushi have?
Yoshitaka Zushi has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2015.
What is Yoshitaka Zushi's background in cinema and television?
Yoshitaka Zushi is a male actor born on March 19, 1955. He has twenty-eight known credits in the acting field. Discovered at the age of eight by one of Akira Kurosawa's partners, Zushi made his debut as young Toshio in Kaneto Shindo's 1963 film Mother. Following his debut, he began appearing in pictures by Akira Kurosa...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Roads Men Travel (1976) as Akita — aged about 21
- Red Beard (1965) as Chobo — aged about 10
- Special Rescue Police Winspector (1990) as Ichiro Hirukawa — aged about 35
- Ran (1985) — aged about 30
- Dreams (1990) as Pvt. Noguchi — aged about 35
- Dodes'ka-den (1970) as Roku-Chan — aged about 15
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