Taiji Tonoyama

Taiji Tonoyama

Deceased · Born: Oct 17, 1915 · Died: Apr 30, 1989

Personal Details

BornOct 17, 1915 Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Taiji Tonoyama, a renowned Japanese actor, made his mark in the entertainment industry, leaving behind a lasting legacy.

Born on October 17, 1915, in the vibrant Ginza district of Tokyo, Japan, Tonoyama's early life was filled with promise and potential.

As an actor, he was known for his captivating performances in various films, including the critically acclaimed "Human" released in 1962, the thought-provoking "Bamboo Doll of Echizen" in 1963, and the classic "Drunken Angel" from 1948.

Throughout his illustrious career, Tonoyama's talent and dedication earned him recognition and admiration from audiences and critics alike.

Sadly, his life came to a close on April 30, 1989, leaving behind a rich cultural heritage and a lasting impact on the world of Japanese cinema.

Career

1989
Black Rain
Black Rain as Old Priest
1988
Tokyo Pop
Tokyo Pop as Grandfather
1987
Hachi-ko
Hachi-ko as Hashimoto
Zegen
Zegen as Shimada
1981
Why Not?
Why Not? as Jyosyuya
1979
Vengeance Is Mine
Vengeance Is Mine as Tanejiro Shibata
1978
1977
Ballad of Orin
Ballad of Orin as Mountain Man
1974
The Castle of Sand
The Castle of Sand as Publican at Ebisu
1973
Sex & Fury
Sex & Fury as Tokuzô Kasai
1971
Chinmoku
Chinmoku as Prison guard
The Ceremony
The Ceremony as Old Chief
1968
Black Cat
Black Cat as Farmer
1966
Violence at Noon
Violence at Noon as School director
1964
Onibaba
Onibaba as Ushi
Intentions of Murder
Intentions of Murder as Beret Musician
1963
1960
The Island
The Island as Senta
1959
Good Morning
Good Morning as Pushy Man
1953
Gate of Hell
Gate of Hell as Kakisuke
1952
Children of Hiroshima
Children of Hiroshima as Owner of a ship
1950
Scandal
Scandal as Aoye's friend
1948
Drunken Angel
Drunken Angel as Shop Proprietor