Quick Facts
Born:
1947-08-15
Birthplace:
Tokyo, Japan
Credits:
47 Total Roles
Yūki Meguro
Acting
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Biography
Yuki Meguro is an actor, singer and host in Japan.
From an early age, he appeared as a child actor in films for various companies, but after starring in the first part of Toei's first TV drama, "風小僧" he devoted himself to his studies and entered Doshisha Junior High School, only to drop out in order to study abroad. He studied at high schools in Hawaii, St. Louis, and later Boston University's Department of Drama and the University of Southern California, but he also ended up dropping out. After returning to Japan, he starred in the movie "Murder in the Deep" (1969) and began his career as an actor in earnest.
He has appeared in countless films and television dramas, both period and contemporary, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in the film "Shōgun" (1980, USA). In addition to showing off his singing ability, which has led to records in musicals , he also hosts information programs.
From an early age, he appeared as a child actor in films for various companies, but after starring in the first part of Toei's first TV drama, "風小僧" he devoted himself to his studies and entered Doshisha Junior High School, only to drop out in order to study abroad. He studied at high schools in Hawaii, St. Louis, and later Boston University's Department of Drama and the University of Southern California, but he also ended up dropping out. After returning to Japan, he starred in the movie "Murder in the Deep" (1969) and began his career as an actor in earnest.
He has appeared in countless films and television dramas, both period and contemporary, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in the film "Shōgun" (1980, USA). In addition to showing off his singing ability, which has led to records in musicals , he also hosts information programs.
Known For
Shōgun
Self
Shōgun
Omi
Legend of the Eight Samurai
Hikita Gonnokami Motofuji
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo
Self
Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy
Arsene Lupin the III
Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive
Sankuro
Bushido
Self
Zero
Miyano
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Imaginary Ritual TV | Self |
| 2022 | The Divine Protector: Master Salt Begins MOVIE | Tendou Kotoku Mitsunori |
| 2022 | The Divine Protector: Master Salt Begins MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Cliffs of Each TV | Yohei Toda |
| 2019 | Musashi MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Yassadaru Man MOVIE | Master |
| 2016 | The Book Peddler MOVIE | Tatsuzo Akamatsu |
| 2013 | Bushido MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | 獄に咲く花 MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Mission To Kill TV | Self |