Yūjirō Ishihara
Biography
Yūjirō Ishihara was a Japanese actor and singer born in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, on December 28, 1934. His elder brother is Shintaro Ishihara, an author, politician, and Governor of Tokyo from 1999 to 2012. Yūjirō Ishihara made his film debut in the 1956 film Season of the Sun, which was based on a novel written by his brother. He became a representative youth star in postwar Japanese cinema and later a macho movie hero, earning affection from many fans. He passed away from liver cancer on July 17, 1987, at the age of 52, and was extravagantly mourned following his early death. During his career, he accumulated 107 known credits in the acting field.
Career overview
Yūjirō Ishihara was a Japanese actor and singer born in Kobe on December 28, 1934. His elder brother is Shintaro Ishihara, who is an author, politician, and served as the Governor of Tokyo between 1999 and 2012. Yūjirō Ishihara made his film debut in 1956 in the movie Season of the Sun, which was based on a novel written by his brother.
During his career, he became widely beloved by fans. He was recognized as a representative youth star in the films of postwar Japan and later established himself as a macho movie hero. Throughout his career, he accumulated one hundred seven known credits in acting.
He passed away at the age of fifty-two on July 17, 1987, following an early death from liver cancer, and was extravagantly mourned by the public.
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Full Filmography
115 titles- Again (1984)
- Arcadia of My Youth (1982) as Phantom F. Harlock I
- Seibu Keisatsu (1979) as Kogure Kenzou
- Haguregumo (1978) Producer
- Big City: Days of Struggle (1976)
- Frozen River (1976)
- Rebellion Reward (1973) as Tetsuo Okita
- Wild Cop (1973) Producer
- Wild Cop 2 (1973) Producer
- Bark at the Sun (1972) as Toudou Shunsuke (Boss)
- Shadow Hunters 2: Echo of Destiny (1972) as Jubei Muroto
- Shadow Hunters 2: Echo of Destiny (1972) Producer
- Shadow Hunters (1972) as Muroto Jubei
- Shadow Hunters (1972) Producer
- Shadow Hunters (1972) Original Music Composer
- Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow (1971) as Shinozaki Ryoki
- A Man's World (1971)
- The Earth is Born Again (1971) as Kazuya Uematsu
- Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny (1970) as Shinozaki Ryoki
- Incident at Blood Pass (1970) as Yataro
- The Summit of Mt. Fuji (1970) as Goro Umehara
- The Walking Major (1970) as Kitabayashi Hiroshi
- The Walking Major (1970) Producer
- Spartan Education (1970)
- Tenchu! (1969) as Ryoma Sakamoto
- Samurai Banners (1969) as Kenshin Uesugi
- The Cleanup (1969) as Shimaji
- Safari 5000 (1969)
- The Sands of Kurobe (1968) as Iwaoka
- Dice and Swords (1968)
- Man of a Stormy Era (1968) as Shinsuke Kusaka
- I Shall Not Forget (1968)
- A Warm Misty Night (1967) as Tôru Sagara
- Outlaw's Gold (1967) as 立原英次
- My Sweetheart (1967) as Director Ishizaki
- Hawk of the Harbour (1967)
- Kill the Night Rose (1966) as Shinroku Tokugawa
- Love and Desire in the Night Mist (1966)
- The Harbor of No Return (1966)
- A World For Two (1966)
- Challenge for Glory (1966)
- Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965) as Yamamoto
- Taking the Castle (1965)
- Taking the Castle (1965) Executive Producer
- In Tears (1965) as Hiroshi
- Why Are We Young? (1965) as Kensuke Nonomura
- Showdown in the Red Valley (1965) as Shingo Kazama
- Eliminate The Killer (1964)
- Eliminate The Killer (1964) Theme Song Performance
- Red Handkerchief (1964)
- The Eternal Life (1964)
- Gambling Den Breakdown (1964)
- Sunset Hill (1964)
- Black Strait (1964) as Akio Maki
- Foggy Night Blues (1963)
- Alone Across the Pacific (1963) as The Youth
- I Fly for Kicks (1963)
- Escape into Terror (1963)
- I Hate But Love (1962) as Daisaku Kita
- Fresh Leaves (1962) as Shintaro Masaki
- A Man with Dragon Tattoos (1962)
- 零戦黒雲一家 (1962)
- Otoko to otoko no ikiru machi (1962)
- Love in Ginza (1962)
- Facing to the Clouds (1962)
- Rainbow Over Kinmon (1962) as 武井一郎
- Seinen no isu (1962)
- A Bold Life (1961) as Shuhei Chubu
- The Storm over Arabia (1961) as Kentarô Munakata
- That Guy and I (1961) as Saburo Kurokawa
- For This We Fight (1961)
- Yakuza sensei (1960)
- The Brawler (1960) as Taro Uno
- Showdown at Shirogane Castle (1960)
- Wait for Tomorrow (1960) as Kôhei Misugi
- The Day of Youth (1960)
- The Cards Will Tell (1960)
- Man at the Bullfight (1960) as Tôu Kitami
- Ajisai no uta (1960)
- A Love that Wagers the World (1959) as Yuji Muraoka
- The Wild Reporter (1959) as Toshio Ishimatsu
- The Echo of Love (1959)
- A Man Explodes (1959)
- The Sky Is Mine (1959)
- When a Man Risks His Life (1959)
- Dream Young Man's Dream (1959)
- Yujiro in Europe (1959) as (Self)
- Yujiro in Europe (1959) Director
- We Live Today (1959) as Shiro
- The Stream of Youth (1959)
- That Wonderful Guy (1958) as Takeo
- Rusty Knife (1958) as Yukihiko Tachibana
- Fangs of Night (1958)
- Showdown in the Storm (1958)
- Showdown in the Storm (1958) Theme Song Performance
- A Slope in the Sun (1958) as Shinji Tashiro
- Red Pier (1958) as Jiro
- Crimson Wings (1958) as Koji Ishida
- Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku (1958) as Kenji Matsuyama
- The Man Who Rode the Typhoon (1958)
- A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era (1957) as Shinsaku Takasugi
- The Champion (1957) as Shuntaro Fuma
- The Eagle and the Hawk (1957) as Senkichi Nomura
- Man Who Causes a Storm (1957) as Shoichi Kokubu
- Dancing Sisters (1957) as Daisuke Yamano
- I Am Waiting (1957) as Jôji Shimaki
- Harbor Rats (1957)
- This Day's Life (1957)
- Birth of a Jazz Maiden (1957) as Haruo Nanjô
- Crazed Fruit (1956) as Takishima Natsuhisa
- The Baby Carriage (1956) as Muneo Aizawa
- Season of the Sun (1956)
- Lunar Eclipse (1956)
- Song of the Underworld (1956) as "Diamond" Fuyu
- Human Torpedoes Attack (1956)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yūjirō Ishihara best known for?
Yūjirō Ishihara is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Big City: Days of Struggle (1976), Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady (1991), Shadow Hunters (1972), Shadow Hunters (1972).
When and where was Yūjirō Ishihara born?
Yūjirō Ishihara was born on December 28, 1934 in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. They passed away on July 17, 1987.
How many credits does Yūjirō Ishihara have?
Yūjirō Ishihara has accumulated over 115 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1984.
What is Yūjirō Ishihara's background in cinema and television?
Yūjirō Ishihara was a Japanese actor and singer born in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, on December 28, 1934. His elder brother is Shintaro Ishihara, an author, politician, and Governor of Tokyo from 1999 to 2012. Yūjirō Ishihara made his film debut in the 1956 film Season of the Sun, which was based on a novel written by his ...
Yūjirō Ishihara by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Shadow Hunters (1972) as Muroto Jubei — aged about 37
- Tenchu! (1969) as Ryoma Sakamoto — aged about 34
- A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era (1957) as Shinsaku Takasugi — aged about 22
- Crazed Fruit (1956) as Takishima Natsuhisa — aged about 21
- Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965) as Yamamoto — aged about 30
- I Am Waiting (1957) as Jôji Shimaki — aged about 22
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