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Tomisaburō Wakayama(1929-1992)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Director
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Tomisaburō Wakayama in Black Rain (1989)
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Tomisaburō Wakayama was born on 1 September 1929 in Tokyo, Japan. He was an actor and producer, known for Shogun Assassin (1980), Black Rain (1989) and Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972). He was married to Reiko Fujiwara. He died on 2 April 1992 in Kyoto, Japan.
BornSeptember 1, 1929
DiedApril 2, 1992(62)
BornSeptember 1, 1929
DiedApril 2, 1992(62)
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    • 6 wins & 1 nomination total

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Known for

Shogun Assassin (1980)
Shogun Assassin
7.3
  • Lone Wolf(as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
  • 1980
Michael Douglas in Black Rain (1989)
Black Rain
6.6
  • Sugai(as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
  • 1989
Tomisaburō Wakayama and Akihiro Tomikawa in Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972)
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
7.6
  • Ogami Itto(as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
  • 1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973)
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
7.5
  • Ogami Itto
  • 1973

Credits

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Actor

  • Meisô chizu
    TV Movie
    • Mochizuki (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1992
  • Oda Nobunaga (1992)
    Oda Nobunaga
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1992
  • Masaya Katô in Ôte (1991)
    Ôte
    6.7
    • Sanae Mitamura (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1991
  • Kumokiri Nizaemon (1991)
    Kumokiri Nizaemon
    TV Movie
    • Yagura no Fukuemon (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1991
  • Lady Kasuga (1990)
    Lady Kasuga
    6.8
    • (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1990
  • Minamoto Yoshitsune (1990)
    Minamoto Yoshitsune
    6.5
    TV Mini Series
    • Taira no Kiyomori (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1990
  • Shingo juuban shoubu (1990)
    Shingo juuban shoubu
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Takeda Ishin (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1990
  • Takeda Shingen (1990)
    Takeda Shingen
    7.5
    TV Mini Series
    • Taigen Sessai
    • 1990
  • Kozure Ôkami: Meifumadô no shikakunin. Haha koishi Daigorô zesshô! (1989)
    Kozure Ôkami: Meifumadô no shikakunin. Haha koishi Daigorô zesshô!
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Retsudô Yagyû (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1989
  • Michael Douglas in Black Rain (1989)
    Black Rain
    6.6
    • Sugai (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1989
  • Shaso (1989)
    Shaso
    6.7
    • Kazuo Otagaki (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1989
  • Tanba Tetsurô no daireikai: Shindara dônaru (1989)
    Tanba Tetsurô no daireikai: Shindara dônaru
    4.6
    • Great Spirit (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1989
  • Iemitsu to Hikoza to Isshin Tasuke: Tenka no ichidaiji ayaushi Edo-jô! (1989)
    Iemitsu to Hikoza to Isshin Tasuke: Tenka no ichidaiji ayaushi Edo-jô!
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1989
  • Mukôda Kuniko futatabi: Kiiroi bara ga sukidatta
    TV Movie
    • Father (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1988
  • Shinran: Path to Purity (1987)
    Shinran: Path to Purity
    6.7
    • Homen (as Tomisaburô Wakayama)
    • 1987

Producer

  • Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974)
    Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
    7.3
    • producer
    • 1974
  • Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973)
    Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
    7.5
    • producer
    • 1973
  • Internal Sleuth (1973)
    Internal Sleuth
    7.1
    • producer
    • 1973
  • Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice (1972)
    Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
    6.5
    • planner
    • 1972
  • Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (1972)
    Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
    7.5
    • producer
    • 1972

Director

  • Shokin kasegi (1975)
    Shokin kasegi
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1975
  • Tomisaburō Wakayama in Mute Samurai (1973)
    Mute Samurai
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1973–1974

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Gokudo: Gokudo Collection
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Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Kenzaburo Jô
  • Born
    • September 1, 1929
    • Tokyo, Japan
  • Died
    • April 2, 1992
    • Kyoto, Japan(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Reiko Fujiwara1964 - 1965 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Kiichirô Wakayama
  • Parents
    • Katsutoji Kineya
  • Relatives
      Shintarō Katsu(Sibling)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Was 4th degree (4th Dan) in Judo.

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