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Masumi Okada Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1935-09-22

Birthplace:
Nice, France

Credits:
109 Total Roles

Masumi Okada

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Biography

Masumi Okada (岡田眞澄, Okada Masumi, September 22, 1935 – May 29, 2006) was a professional actor, singer, stand-up comedian, and film producer. Also known by his nickname, "Fanfan", he was born in Nice, France, to a Japanese father, Minoru Okada, who was an artist, and a Danish mother, Ingeborg Sevaldsen, who was the sister of Eline Eriksen, the model for the "Mermaid of Copenhagen" and wife of the statue's sculptor, Edvard Eriksen. Masumi Okada was the younger of two sons; his older brother, Taibi "Erick" Okada, was also an actor and presenter—known professionally as E. H. Eric, he was the emcee for the Beatles' 1966 concert in Tokyo.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2013 Trick Haha no Izumi Hen Cho Kanzen Ban MOVIE Self
2006 Waru: The End MOVIE Self
2006 Damejin MOVIE Nogiwa
2006 Proud Ambition 2 MOVIE Self
2005 Proud Ambition 3 MOVIE Self
2004 Izo MOVIE Chief of the Palace
2004 Divorce Lawyer TV Kichinosuke Konuma
2002 Fan of Hong Kong star MOVIE Self
2000 Trick TV Yamada's father
1999 Hakuchi: The Innocent MOVIE Head Manager

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