Yoshio Tsuchiya - Actor Profile

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 18, 1927
Birth Place: Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

About Yoshio Tsuchiya

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.

Best Yoshio Tsuchiya Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yoshio Tsuchiya's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai' (2002) movie poster
★10.0

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai' — Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Seven Samurai" (

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai'

2002•Documentary
★8.5
Seven Samurai (1954) movie poster
★8.5

Seven Samurai — A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandit

Seven Samurai

1954•Action
★8.5
Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959) movie poster
★8.5

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender — In World War II, the commanding officer of a sub, against his will takes on board two Western diplomats, to take them to

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender

1959•War
★8.4
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008) movie poster
★8.4

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects — A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese specia

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects

2008•Documentary
★8.3
High and Low (1963) movie poster
★8.3

High and Low — A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the r

High and Low

1963•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yoshio Tsuchiya.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Mifune: The Last Samurai Self - Actor Hit Similar →
2015 Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction Himself Hit Similar →
2008 Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects Himself Super Hit Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai' Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' Self Super Hit Similar →
1991 Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Businessman Yasuaki Shindo Hit Similar →
1977 Double Suicide at Nishijin Yoshida Super Hit Similar →
1973 Zatoichi's Conspiracy Shobei Hit Similar →
1970 The Militarists Okawa Super Hit Similar →
1970 Space Amoeba Dr. Kyoichi Mida Average Similar →
1970 Incident at Blood Pass Itahachi Hit Similar →
1969 Funeral Parade of Roses Gonda Super Hit Similar →
1969 Samurai Banners - Hit Similar →
1968 Admiral Yamamoto Staff Officer Kuroshima Super Hit Similar →
1968 Destroy All Monsters Dr. Otani Hit Similar →
1968 Kill! Shinroku Matsuo Hit Similar →
1968 Golden Eyes Kurokawa / Killer Hit Similar →
1967 Son of Godzilla Furukawa Average Similar →
1967 Two in the Shadow Yumiko's husband Super Hit Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Lt. Colonel Hiroshi Fuha - Eastern District Army Staff Officer Hit Similar →
1967 Kojiro - Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Killing Bottle General Rubesa Hit Similar →
1965 Invasion of Astro-Monster Controller of Planet X Hit Similar →
1965 Beast Alley Katsuragi Hit Similar →
1965 Frankenstein Conquers the World Daigo Kawai Hit Similar →
1965 The Retreat from Kiska Terai Super Hit Similar →
1965 Red Beard Dr. Handayû Mori Super Hit Similar →
1963 Young Swordsman - Hit Similar →
1963 Matango Masafumi Kasai - Owner Hit Similar →
1963 Legacy of the 500,000 Yamazaki Hit Similar →
1963 High and Low Detective Murata Super Hit Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 Sanjuro Samurai Super Hit Similar →
1961 Death on the Mountain Jiro Makita Hit Similar →
1961 Yojimbo Kohei Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Human Vapor Mr. Mizuno Hit Similar →
1960 The Bad Sleep Well ADA Secretary Super Hit Similar →
1959 Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Gigantis, the Fire Monster Tajima Hit Similar →
1958 The Hidden Fortress Horseman (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Rickshaw Man - Hit Similar →
1957 The Mysterians Leader of the Mysterians Average Similar →
1957 Yagyu Secret Scrolls - Hit Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Washizu samurai Super Hit Similar →
1956 A Wife's Heart - Hit Similar →
1955 I Live in Fear Factory Worker after Fire Hit Similar →
1955 No Response from Car 33 - Hit Similar →
1954 Invisible Man Komatsu, reporter Average Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Rikichi Super Hit Similar →
1953 Tower of Lilies - Hit Similar →

Yoshio Tsuchiya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yoshio Tsuchiya?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yoshio Tsuchiya is "Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai'" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yoshio Tsuchiya acted in?

Yoshio Tsuchiya has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yoshio Tsuchiya?

Other notable films include "Seven Samurai", "Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender", and "Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects".