Yukio Mishima
Biography
Yukio Mishima was a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, and film director. He is known by the pen name Kimitake Hiraoka. Mishima is considered one of the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century. He was born in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan on January 14, 1925. Mishima is known for his writing and has a total of 55 known credits. He passed away on November 25, 1970, at the age of 45.
Career overview
Yukio Mishima was a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, and film director. He is considered one of the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century. Mishima's work primarily involved writing.
Mishima's writing credits number 55. The details of his writing projects are not specified in the provided information. His writing career spanned multiple genres, including literature, poetry, and possibly screenplays, given his involvement in film direction.
Mishima's life and work were cut short when he died at the age of 45 on November 25, 1970. His place of birth was Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, and he was born on January 14, 1925.
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Full Filmography
63 titles- Madame de Sade (2026) Writer
- Fire (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Mishima: The Last Debate (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Life for Sale (2018) Original Story
- A Beautiful Star (2017) Novel
- Sotoba Komachi (2013) Writer
- Rokumeikan (2008) Original Story
- Making Mishima (2008)
- Spring Snow (2005) Original Story
- Two Days with Yukio Mishima (2005) as (archive footage)
- My Friend Hitler (1999) Theatre Play
- The School of Flesh (1998) Novel
- Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Madame de Sade (1992) Theatre Play
- Animated Classics of Japanese Literature (1986) Original Story
- The Hall of the Crying Deer (1986) Original Story
- Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) Novel
- The Sound of the Waves (1985) Novel
- The Strange Case of Yukio Mishima (1985) as Self
- The Execution of Love (1983) Original Story
- The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail (1980) Original Story
- The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea (1976) Novel
- The Temple of the Golden Pavillion (1976) Original Story
- The Surf (1975) Novel
- Music (1972) Novel
- Shiosai (1971) Original Story
- The Rokumeikan (1970) Original Story
- Tenchu! (1969) as Shinbei Tanaka
- Black Lizard (1968) as Human statue
- Black Lizard (1968) Theatre Play
- Around Mr. Yasunari Kawabata (1968)
- Thirst for Love (1967) Novel
- Patriotism (1966) as Shinji Takeyama
- Patriotism (1966) Director
- Patriotism (1966) Producer
- Patriotism (1966) Title Designer
- Patriotism (1966) Writer
- Patriotism (1966) Short Story
- Interview with Yukio Mishima (1966) as Self
- That Complicated Guy (1966) Novel
- Die hundertste Nacht (1966) Novel
- The School of Flesh (1965) Novel
- Ken (1964) Novel
- The Sound of Waves (1964) Novel
- The Frolic of the Beasts (1964) Novel
- Black Lizard (1962) Theatre Play
- The Rokumeikan (1961) Original Story
- Les Mesdemoiselles (1961) Novel
- Afraid to Die (1960) as Takeo Asahina
- The Lighthouse (1959) Original Story
- Immoral Lecture (1959) as Himself
- Immoral Lecture (1959) Original Story
- The Rokumeikan (1959) Original Story
- Small World (1958) as Self
- Conflagration (1958) Novel
- The Betrothed (1957) Novel
- But the Flesh is Weak (1957) Novel
- The Surf (1954) Novel
- Natsuko’s Adventure in Hokkaido (1953) Original Story
- Made in Japan (1953) Original Story
- Pure White Nights (1951)
- Pure White Nights (1951) Novel
- Life for Sale Author
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yukio Mishima best known for?
Yukio Mishima is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Inglorious Bastards (1978), Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), Tenchu! (1969), Black Lizard (1968).
When and where was Yukio Mishima born?
Yukio Mishima was born on January 14, 1925 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on November 25, 1970.
How many credits does Yukio Mishima have?
Yukio Mishima has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2026.
What is Yukio Mishima's background in cinema and television?
Yukio Mishima was a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, and film director. He is known by the pen name Kimitake Hiraoka. Mishima is considered one of the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century. He was born in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan on January 14, 1925. Mishima is known for his writing and has a total...
Yukio Mishima by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Small World (1958) as Self — aged about 33
- Tenchu! (1969) as Shinbei Tanaka — aged about 44
- Patriotism (1966) as Shinji Takeyama — aged about 41
- Black Lizard (1968) as Human statue — aged about 43
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