Yusuke Okada
Biography
Yusuke Okada, also written as 岡田裕介 and sometimes credited as Yûs, was a Japanese film producer and actor born in Kyoto, Japan, on 27 May 1949. Over the course of his career he accumulated thirty‑five known credits, primarily in production. Okada was male. He remained active in the industry until his death on 18 November 2020 at the age of seventy‑one. His work is documented in the database of The Movie Database, where he is listed under the stage name Yusuke Okada and recognized for his contributions to film production.
Career overview
Yusuke Okada was a Japanese film producer and actor whose career spanned several decades in the Japanese entertainment industry. Born in Kyoto, Japan, on 27 May 1949, he entered the field under the stage name 岡田裕介 and was also known by the name Yûs. Throughout his professional life he was primarily recognized for his work in production, accumulating a total of thirty‑five known credits as recorded by The Movie Database. His contributions were reflected across a range of film and television projects, where his role as a producer was a defining aspect of his public profile.
Okada’s career was marked by a consistent presence behind the scenes, shaping the development and execution of numerous productions. While also listed as an actor, his most prominent identification remained his production work, indicating a focus on the organizational and creative leadership required to bring projects to completion. His longevity in the industry was underscored by the breadth of his credited work, which remained notable up to the later years of his life. Yusuke Okada passed away on 18 November 2020 at the age of seventy‑one, leaving behind a legacy of involvement in Japanese cinema and television through the thirty‑five productions that bear his name.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- A Morning of Farewell (2021) Executive Producer
- Sakura Guardian in the North (2018) Executive Producer
- AJPW Champion Carnival 2018 - Tag 15 (2018)
- The Ode to Joy (2006) Executive Producer
- Year One in the North (2005) Executive Producer
- One Piece: Dead End Adventure (2003) Executive Producer
- Let's Go to the Hospital (1990) Executive Producer
- Kamen Rider: Run All Over the World (1989) Producer
- House on Fire (1986) as Osamu Dazai
- The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai (1986)
- Moment of Demon (1985) as Hanai
- The Detective (1984) Producer
- Double Bed (1983) Producer
- Lullaby of Death (1982) Producer
- Yumechiyo Nikki (1981)
- School in the Crosshairs (1981) as Suda
- Four Seasons: Natsuko (1980) as Dr. Sawaki
- Message from Space (1978) Producer
- Blood Type: Blue (1978)
- Fushoku no kōzō (1977) as Dokiya Sadahiko
- Red-Hot Youth (1977)
- Between Women and Wives (1976) as Taku
- Battle Cry (1975) as Manjiro
- 300 Million Thief: Statute of Limitations (1975)
- Hatoko no umi (1974) as 榊原清久
- The Three Musketeers of Japan: The Tale of Hakata Obi (1973)
- The Shinano River (1973) as Yusuke
- The Three Musketeers of Japan: Adieu, Tokyo! (1972)
- Office Lady Diary: Scent of a She-Cat (1972) Producer
- Nagasaki Butterfly (1972) Executive Producer
- First Love (1972)
- Hakuchô no uta nanka kikoenai (1972) as Kaoru Shoji
- Hajimete no Tabi (1971)
- Morning for Two (1971)
- Take Care, Red Riding Hood (1970) as Kaoru Shoji
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yusuke Okada best known for?
Yusuke Okada is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including One Piece: Dead End Adventure (2003), House on Fire (1986), Moment of Demon (1985), Double Bed (1983).
When and where was Yusuke Okada born?
Yusuke Okada was born on May 27, 1949 in Kyoto, Japan. They passed away on November 18, 2020.
How many credits does Yusuke Okada have?
Yusuke Okada has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2021.
What is Yusuke Okada's background in cinema and television?
Yusuke Okada, also written as 岡田裕介 and sometimes credited as Yûs, was a Japanese film producer and actor born in Kyoto, Japan, on 27 May 1949. Over the course of his career he accumulated thirty‑five known credits, primarily in production. Okada was male. He remained active in the industry until his death on 18 Novembe...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Take Care, Red Riding Hood (1970) as Kaoru Shoji — aged about 21
- Moment of Demon (1985) as Hanai — aged about 36
- House on Fire (1986) as Osamu Dazai — aged about 37
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