Yoshio Kosugi - Actor Profile

Yoshio Kosugi

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 15, 1903
Birth Place: Nikko, Tochigi, Japan

About Yoshio Kosugi

Yoshio Kosugi (小杉 義男 Kosugi Yoshio, 15 September 1903 - 12 March 1968) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 120 films from 1924 to 1967.

Yoshio Kosugi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yoshio Kosugi reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Yoshio Kosugi's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Yoshio Kosugi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Yasugorō shusse, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yoshio Kosugi Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Yoshio Kosugi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1967 Japan's Longest Day Minister of Public Welfare Keisuke Okade Hit Similar →
1964 The Rabble - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Operation Mad Dog - Hit Similar →
1963 Travel Stories of a Company President Part II Tamie’s Father Super Hit Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 Local Reporter - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Bandits on the Wind - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Youth and His Amulet - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Mothra Ship Captain Hit Similar →
1961 Daredevil in the Castle Gidayu Fujimoto Hit Similar →
1960 Life of a Country Doctor - Super Hit Similar →
1960 University Bandits - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Adventures of Sun Wu Kung King of Devils Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Hidden Fortress Soldier (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 All About Marriage Hisako's Father Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Rickshaw Man - Hit Similar →
1958 Holiday in Tokyo - Super Hit Similar →
1957 A Teapicker's Song of Goodbye - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2) - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Love on Rainbow Island Daizô Okano Super Hit Similar →
1956 Rebels on the High Sea - Super Hit Similar →
1955 So Young, So Bright - Hit Similar →
1955 The Lone Journey Iwataro Super Hit Similar →
1955 Lovetide Hoshino Super Hit Similar →
1954 Madame Butterfly Bonze Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Surf Jukichi Super Hit Similar →
1954 Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Mosuke Super Hit Similar →
1953 The Eagle of the Pacific (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1953 Her Captive Gamblers - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Yasugorō shusse - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Jirocho Begins His Roving Life - Super Hit Similar →
1952 One Thousand Ryo Ship in the Wind and Clouds - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Tokyo Sweetheart - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Forty-Eight Man Horibe Yasubee Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Skin of the South Nonaka Super Hit Similar →
1951 Swords and Brocade - Super Hit Similar →
1951 Elegy - Super Hit Similar →
1950 Four Seasons of Women Lord of the cabaret Hit Similar →
1949 Jakoman and Tetsu - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Kirare no Senta - Super Hit Similar →
1943 The Opium War - Super Hit Similar →
1942 Onna keizu - Super Hit Similar →
1942 Sky of Hope Maple Leaf Man Super Hit Similar →
1942 Musashibo Benkei - Super Hit Similar →
1941 Story of Leadership - Super Hit Similar →
1940 Hideko the Cheerleader Ichiro Takashima, Hideko's father Super Hit Similar →
1939 Song of the White Orchid - Super Hit Similar →
1938 The Giant - Super Hit Similar →

Yoshio Kosugi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yoshio Kosugi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yoshio Kosugi is "Yasugorō shusse" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yoshio Kosugi acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Yoshio Kosugi?

Other notable films include "Local Reporter", "The Adventures of Sun Wu Kung", and "Jirocho Begins His Roving Life".

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