Yūki Meguro
Biography
Yūki Meguro is a Japanese actor, singer, and host born in Tokyo, Japan, on August 15, 1947. From an early age, he appeared as a child actor in films for various companies and starred in the first part of Toei's first television drama, Kazekozō. He later attended Doshisha Junior High School before studying abroad at high schools in Hawaii and St. Louis, followed by stints at Boston University's Department of Drama and the University of Southern California. After returning to Japan, he starred in the 1969 film Murder in the Deep, which marked the serious beginning of his acting career. Known for acting with forty-eight known credits, Meguro has appeared in numerous films and television dramas, spanning both period and contemporary genres.
Career overview
Yūki Meguro is an actor, singer, and host born in Tokyo, Japan, on August 15, 1947. From an early age, he appeared as a child actor in films for various companies. He starred in the first part of Toei's first television drama, Kazekozō, before pausing his early career to focus on his education. He entered Doshisha Junior High School, but eventually dropped out to study abroad. His international education included attending high schools in Hawaii and St. Louis, followed by studies in the Department of Drama at Boston University and the University of Southern California, both of which he also ended up leaving.
After returning to Japan, Meguro starred in the 1969 film Murder in the Deep, which marked the beginning of his career as an actor in earnest. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in countless films and television dramas, spanning both period and contemporary projects. Recognized on stage and screen under his birth name and various romanizations and aliases, Meguro maintains a substantial professional profile with dozens of known credits in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Imaginary Ritual (2023)
- The Divine Protector: Master Salt Begins (2022)
- Cliffs of Each (2019) as Yohei Toda
- Musashi (2019)
- Yassadaru Man (2018) as Master
- The Book Peddler (2016) as Tatsuzo Akamatsu
- Bushido (2013)
- 獄に咲く花 (2010)
- Mission To Kill (2009)
- What the War Meant (2008) as Osamu Tsukada
- Detective Office 5: Another Story (2005) as Watanabe
- Space Police (2004)
- Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003) as Guest
- AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002)
- Magistrate Mayuzumi (1995)
- The Diary of Chuji's Travels (1992)
- The Man Who Became The Don (1991)
- Sky of Penta (1991)
- Kurama Tengu (1990)
- Deluxe Salon Car Engagement Tour Murders (1987) as Masayuki Nogi
- 人妻三人密会の宿 (1986)
- Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth (1986) as Chief of Staff
- Zero (1984) as Miyano
- Midnight Demon (1984)
- Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) as Hikita Gonnokami Motofuji
- Shōgun (1980)
- Shōgun (1980) as Omi
- Shogun (1980) as Omi
- The 47 Ronins of Ako (1979) as Uesugi Noritsuna
- The Yagyu Conspiracy (1978) as Yagyu Tomonori
- Operation Plazma in Osaka (1976)
- The Bodyguard (1974)
- Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy (1974) as Arsene Lupin the III
- The Family (1974) as Ginpei Manpyo
- シークレット部隊 (1972)
- Human Target (1971) as Detective Murayama
- Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive (1970) as Sankuro
- Murder in the Deep (1969) as Tatsuya Sakaki
- Fight for the Glory (1969)
- Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 4 (1960)
- Eight Brave Brothers (1959)
- Eight Brave Brothers 2 (1959)
- Eight Brave Brothers 3 (1959)
- Denshichi Torimonocho: Female Fox Palanquin (1956) as トン坊
- The Black Hooded Man (1955)
- Shippu no Seitarou (1955)
- Four Swordsmen of Ashura (1955)
- The Missing Heir (1955) as 勢之佐
- いごこち満点
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yūki Meguro best known for?
Yūki Meguro is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003), AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002), Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983), Shōgun (1980).
When and where was Yūki Meguro born?
Yūki Meguro was born on August 15, 1947 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Yūki Meguro have?
Yūki Meguro has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2023.
What is Yūki Meguro's background in cinema and television?
Yūki Meguro is a Japanese actor, singer, and host born in Tokyo, Japan, on August 15, 1947. From an early age, he appeared as a child actor in films for various companies and starred in the first part of Toei's first television drama, Kazekozō. He later attended Doshisha Junior High School before studying abroad at hig...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003) as Guest — aged about 55
- Shōgun (1980) — aged about 32
- Shōgun (1980) as Omi — aged about 32
- The Yagyu Conspiracy (1978) as Yagyu Tomonori — aged about 30
- AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002) — aged about 54
- Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) as Hikita Gonnokami Motofuji — aged about 35
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