Koji Tsuruta

Born: 1924-12-06

Birthplace: Hamamatsu, Japan

Biography

Eiichi Ono (小野 榮一, Ono Eiichi, December 6, 1924 – June 16, 1987), better known by his stage name Kōji Tsuruta (鶴田 浩二, Tsuruta Kōji), was a Japanese actor and singer. He appeared in almost 260 feature films and had a unique style of singing.

Known For

Gate of Youth
Proof of the Man
The Night of Martial Law
The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Japan's Don
Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation
The Last Gunfight
The Imperial Navy

Top Movie Credits

The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 Shimizu no Jirocho
Japan's Don Shuhei Tatsumi
The Last Gunfight Tetsuo Maruyama