Quick Facts
Born:
1927-05-18
Birthplace:
Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Credits:
105 Total Roles
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Acting
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Biography
Yoshio Tsuchiya (土屋 嘉男 Tsuchiya Yoshio, May 18, 1927 – February 8, 2017) was a Japanese actor known for his frequent appearances in Akira Kurosawa's Samurai films as well as Ishiro Honda's science fiction films.
Known For
Seven Samurai
Rikichi
Yojimbo
Kohei
High and Low
Detective Murata
Throne of Blood
Washizu samurai
Sanjuro
Samurai
The Hidden Fortress
Horseman (uncredited)
Red Beard
Dr. Handayû Mori
Godzilla Raids Again
Tajima, Member of Osaka Defense Corps
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mifune: The Last Samurai MOVIE | Self - Actor |
| 2015 | Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction MOVIE | Himself |
| 2008 | Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects MOVIE | Himself |
| 2002 | Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Lower Depths' MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai' MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro' MOVIE | Self |
| 1997 | The Seven Chefs MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah MOVIE | Businessman Yasuaki Shindo |
| 1990 | Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big Edo MOVIE | Self |