Yoshio Tsuchiya

Born: 1927-05-18

Birthplace: Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

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
High and Low
Throne of Blood
Yojimbo
Lady Karuizawa
Sanjuro
The Black Fury
Two in the Shadow
Red Beard
Battle of the Japan Sea

Top Movie Credits

Seven Samurai Rikichi
High and Low Detective Murata
Throne of Blood Washizu samurai
Yojimbo Kohei
Lady Karuizawa Gen'ichirô Nakagawa
Sanjuro Samurai
The Black Fury
Two in the Shadow Yumiko's husband
Red Beard Dr. Handayû Mori
Battle of the Japan Sea Staff Officer Akiyama