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Minoru Chiaki

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Minoru Chiaki (千秋 実 Chiaki Minoru) was a Japanese actor who appeared in such films as Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and The Hidden Fortress. In Seven Samurai he was the good-natured samurai Heihachi and he was the first of the samurai to be killed
Born: Sat, Apr 28 1917
Birthplace: Hokkaido, Japan

Death: Mon, Nov 01 1999
Minoru Chiaki is 82 years old
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Poster of Don Matsugoro's Big Adventure
Don Matsugoro's Big Adventure
Minoru Chiaki was 70 in Don Matsugoro's Big Adventure as 'Amenomori Seikai'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1987
Poster of Gray Sunset
Gray Sunset
Minoru Chiaki was 68 in Gray Sunset as 'Fuyukichi Takano'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1985
Poster of Tokugawa Ichizoku no Houkai
Tokugawa Ichizoku no Houkai
Minoru Chiaki was 63 in Tokugawa Ichizoku no Houkai
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1980
Poster of Kyojin-gun monogatari: Susume eikô e
Kyojin-gun monogatari: Susume eikô e
Minoru Chiaki was 59 in Kyojin-gun monogatari: Susume eikô e
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1977
Poster of Karafuto 1945 Summer
Karafuto 1945 Summer
Minoru Chiaki was 57 in Karafuto 1945 Summer
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1974
Poster of Innocent Sinner
Innocent Sinner
Minoru Chiaki was 53 in Innocent Sinner
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1970
Poster of Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
Minoru Chiaki was 52 in Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man as 'Shimizu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1969
Poster of Inu to Asachan
Inu to Asachan
Minoru Chiaki was 52 in Inu to Asachan
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1969
Poster of Libido
Libido
Minoru Chiaki was 50 in Libido
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1967
Poster of Song of Love
Song of Love
Minoru Chiaki was 50 in Song of Love as 'The Ship-master'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1967
Poster of Koto—The Lake of Tears
Koto—The Lake of Tears
Minoru Chiaki was 49 in Koto—The Lake of Tears as 'Kitao Momose'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1966
Poster of The Face of Another
The Face of Another
Minoru Chiaki was 49 in The Face of Another as 'Apartment Superintendent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1966
Poster of Zero Fighter
Zero Fighter
Minoru Chiaki was 49 in Zero Fighter
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1966
Poster of Yakuza Vassal
Yakuza Vassal
Minoru Chiaki was 48 in Yakuza Vassal
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1966
Poster of Cold Rice, Osan, Chan
Cold Rice, Osan, Chan
Minoru Chiaki was 47 in Cold Rice, Osan, Chan
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1965
Poster of Taking the Castle
Taking the Castle
Minoru Chiaki was 47 in Taking the Castle
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1965
Poster of Black Thief
Black Thief
Minoru Chiaki was 47 in Black Thief
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1964
Poster of Kono sora no aru kagiri
Kono sora no aru kagiri
Minoru Chiaki was 47 in Kono sora no aru kagiri
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1964
Poster of The Sharks
The Sharks
Minoru Chiaki was 47 in The Sharks
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1964
Poster of Sasuke and His Comedians
Sasuke and His Comedians
Minoru Chiaki was 46 in Sasuke and His Comedians as 'Yukimura Sanada'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 1963
Poster of Jolly Barbers
Jolly Barbers
Minoru Chiaki was 46 in Jolly Barbers as 'Ebina Ginpei'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1963
Poster of A House in the Quarter
A House in the Quarter
Minoru Chiaki was 46 in A House in the Quarter as 'Jinzo Takesue'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1963
Poster of 20 Duels of Young Shingo - Conclusion
20 Duels of Young Shingo - Conclusion
Minoru Chiaki was 46 in 20 Duels of Young Shingo - Conclusion
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1963
Poster of Cases of Umon:Ａ Woman with An Umbrella
Cases of Umon:Ａ Woman with An Umbrella
Minoru Chiaki was 46 in Cases of Umon:Ａ Woman with An Umbrella as 'Kakurai Yosuke'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 1963
Poster of Five Ronins
Five Ronins
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in Five Ronins
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1963
Poster of High and Low
High and Low
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in High and Low as 'First Reporter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of Street of Wandering Men
Street of Wandering Men
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in Street of Wandering Men
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 1963
Poster of Travels of Hibari and Chiemi 2
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi 2
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in Travels of Hibari and Chiemi 2
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1963
Poster of The Paper Crane
The Paper Crane
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in The Paper Crane
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1962
Poster of The Body
The Body
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in The Body
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1962
Poster of Lion Festival of Echigo
Lion Festival of Echigo
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in Lion Festival of Echigo
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1962
Poster of Drunken Sword
Drunken Sword
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in Drunken Sword
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of Tokyo's Business District
Tokyo's Business District
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in Tokyo's Business District
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1962
Poster of The Phantom Goblin
The Phantom Goblin
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in The Phantom Goblin
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 1962
Poster of A Carpenter and Children
A Carpenter and Children
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in A Carpenter and Children
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 10 1962
Poster of The Ambitious Youth
The Ambitious Youth
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in The Ambitious Youth
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1962
Poster of Love Under the Crucifix
Love Under the Crucifix
Minoru Chiaki was 45 in Love Under the Crucifix
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1962
Poster of The Christian Revolt
The Christian Revolt
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in The Christian Revolt
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of The Princess and the Bearded Lord
The Princess and the Bearded Lord
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in The Princess and the Bearded Lord
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1962
Poster of The Inheritance
The Inheritance
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in The Inheritance as 'Junichi Fujii'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1962
Poster of Till Tomorow Comes
Till Tomorow Comes
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in Till Tomorow Comes
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1962
Poster of Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido
Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1962
Poster of Travels of Hibari and Chiemi
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in Travels of Hibari and Chiemi
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1962
Poster of Run, Genta, Run!
Run, Genta, Run!
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in Run, Genta, Run!
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1961
Poster of Young Lord and Second Son
Young Lord and Second Son
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in Young Lord and Second Son
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1961
Poster of Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia
Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1961
Poster of The Youth and His Amulet
The Youth and His Amulet
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in The Youth and His Amulet
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of 20 Duels of Young Shingo - Part 2
20 Duels of Young Shingo - Part 2
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in 20 Duels of Young Shingo - Part 2
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 09 1961
Poster of Young Lord Yakuza
Young Lord Yakuza
Minoru Chiaki was 44 in Young Lord Yakuza
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 11 1961
Poster of 20 Duels of Young Shingo - Part 1
20 Duels of Young Shingo - Part 1
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in 20 Duels of Young Shingo - Part 1
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1961
Poster of Case of a Young Lord 8
Case of a Young Lord 8
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in Case of a Young Lord 8
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1960
Poster of If You're Man Enough
If You're Man Enough
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in If You're Man Enough
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1960
Poster of Scarier than the Devil
Scarier than the Devil
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in Scarier than the Devil
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1960
Poster of Mighty Shosuke
Mighty Shosuke
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in Mighty Shosuke
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1960
Poster of Shinran, Part II
Shinran, Part II
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in Shinran, Part II
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 1960
Poster of What Price Love?
What Price Love?
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in What Price Love? as 'Matashiro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1960
Poster of Hero of the Red Light District
Hero of the Red Light District
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in Hero of the Red Light District as 'Jôsuke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 03 1960
Poster of Lord Mito: All Star Version
Lord Mito: All Star Version
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in Lord Mito: All Star Version
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 07 1960
Poster of Shinran
Shinran
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in Shinran
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 21 1960
Poster of Won't Stand for Dying
Won't Stand for Dying
Minoru Chiaki was 43 in Won't Stand for Dying as 'Brother Ryota'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1960
Poster of Official with a Tattoo
Official with a Tattoo
Minoru Chiaki was 42 in Official with a Tattoo
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1960
Poster of Yakuza of Ina
Yakuza of Ina
Minoru Chiaki was 42 in Yakuza of Ina as 'Kichitaro'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1960
Poster of Samurai Vagabonds
Samurai Vagabonds
Minoru Chiaki was 42 in Samurai Vagabonds
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1960
Poster of The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
Minoru Chiaki was 42 in The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity as 'Onodera Heichô'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1959
Poster of Pilgrimage at Night
Pilgrimage at Night
Minoru Chiaki was 42 in Pilgrimage at Night
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1959
Poster of Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
Minoru Chiaki was 42 in Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Saga of the Vagabonds
Saga of the Vagabonds
Minoru Chiaki was 42 in Saga of the Vagabonds as 'Jibu'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1959
Poster of Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Minoru Chiaki was 42 in Gigantis, the Fire Monster as 'Kôji Kobayashi'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1959
Poster of The Unleashed Lord
The Unleashed Lord
Minoru Chiaki was 41 in The Unleashed Lord
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1959
Poster of Goblin in Stirrups
Goblin in Stirrups
Minoru Chiaki was 41 in Goblin in Stirrups
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1959
Poster of The Hidden Fortress
The Hidden Fortress
Minoru Chiaki was 41 in The Hidden Fortress as 'Tahei'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1958
Poster of The Bride In Uguisu Castle
The Bride In Uguisu Castle
Minoru Chiaki was 41 in The Bride In Uguisu Castle
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 22 1958
Poster of Eight Views of Samurai
Eight Views of Samurai
Minoru Chiaki was 41 in Eight Views of Samurai
Movie Released: Tue, May 27 1958
Poster of Little Peach
Little Peach
Minoru Chiaki was 41 in Little Peach as 'Saburo Yoshida'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1958
Poster of Fearless Opposition
Fearless Opposition
Minoru Chiaki was 41 in Fearless Opposition
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1958
Poster of Futari dake no hashi
Futari dake no hashi
Minoru Chiaki was 40 in Futari dake no hashi
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1958
Poster of The Scarlet Cherry Lord
The Scarlet Cherry Lord
Minoru Chiaki was 40 in The Scarlet Cherry Lord
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1958
Poster of The Scroll’s Secret
The Scroll’s Secret
Minoru Chiaki was 40 in The Scroll’s Secret
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 1958
Poster of The Lower Depths
The Lower Depths
Minoru Chiaki was 40 in The Lower Depths as 'Former Samurai'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1957
Poster of Throne of Blood
Throne of Blood
Minoru Chiaki was 39 in Throne of Blood as 'Yoshiaki Miki'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1957
Poster of Scoundrel
Scoundrel
Minoru Chiaki was 39 in Scoundrel
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 1956
Poster of A Wife's Heart
A Wife's Heart
Minoru Chiaki was 39 in A Wife's Heart as 'Zenichi'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1956
Poster of The Vampire Moth
The Vampire Moth
Minoru Chiaki was 38 in The Vampire Moth as 'Sango Kawase'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1956
Poster of Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Minoru Chiaki was 38 in Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island as 'Sasuke the boatman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1956
Poster of I Live in Fear
I Live in Fear
Minoru Chiaki was 38 in I Live in Fear as 'Jiro Nakajima'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1955
Poster of Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again
Minoru Chiaki was 37 in Godzilla Raids Again as 'Kôji Kobayashi'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 1955
Poster of Bodyguard from Hell
Bodyguard from Hell
Minoru Chiaki was 37 in Bodyguard from Hell
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1955
Poster of Hatsu sugata ushimatsu gōshi
Hatsu sugata ushimatsu gōshi
Minoru Chiaki was 37 in Hatsu sugata ushimatsu gōshi
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1954
Poster of Mother's First Love
Mother's First Love
Minoru Chiaki was 37 in Mother's First Love
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1954
Poster of Jirocho in Disgrace
Jirocho in Disgrace
Minoru Chiaki was 37 in Jirocho in Disgrace
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1954
Poster of 乾杯！女学生
乾杯！女学生
Minoru Chiaki was 37 in 乾杯！女学生
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1954
Poster of The Story of Shunkin
The Story of Shunkin
Minoru Chiaki was 37 in The Story of Shunkin
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 27 1954
Poster of Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
Minoru Chiaki was 36 in Seven Samurai as 'Heihachi Hayashida'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 26 1954
Poster of Mole Alley
Mole Alley
Minoru Chiaki was 36 in Mole Alley
Movie Released: Thu, May 07 1953
Poster of Wife
Wife
Minoru Chiaki was 36 in Wife
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1953
Poster of Sunflower Girl
Sunflower Girl
Minoru Chiaki was 35 in Sunflower Girl
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1953
Poster of Ikiru
Ikiru
Minoru Chiaki was 35 in Ikiru as 'Noguchi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1952
Poster of Today is Payday
Today is Payday
Minoru Chiaki was 35 in Today is Payday as 'General Manager of General Affairs Department'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Beauty and the Thief
Beauty and the Thief
Minoru Chiaki was 35 in Beauty and the Thief as 'Takeichi no Takamaru'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 1952
Poster of Riverside Fish Market Empire
Riverside Fish Market Empire
Minoru Chiaki was 34 in Riverside Fish Market Empire
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1952
Poster of Vendetta of a Samurai
Vendetta of a Samurai
Minoru Chiaki was 34 in Vendetta of a Samurai
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1952
Poster of Sekidô matsuri
Sekidô matsuri
Minoru Chiaki was 34 in Sekidô matsuri
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1951
Poster of Wakôdo no uta
Wakôdo no uta
Minoru Chiaki was 34 in Wakôdo no uta as 'Hayashi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1951
Poster of The Idiot
The Idiot
Minoru Chiaki was 34 in The Idiot as 'Mutsuo Kayama, the secretary'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1951
Poster of The Emperor's Hat
The Emperor's Hat
Minoru Chiaki was 33 in The Emperor's Hat
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1950
Poster of Oogonju
Oogonju
Minoru Chiaki was 33 in Oogonju as 'Eiji Yabuki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1950
Poster of The Rainbow-Colored Flower
The Rainbow-Colored Flower
Minoru Chiaki was 33 in The Rainbow-Colored Flower
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1950
Poster of Rashomon
Rashomon
Minoru Chiaki was 33 in Rashomon as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 1950
Poster of Beyond the Hills
Beyond the Hills
Minoru Chiaki was 33 in Beyond the Hills
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 1950
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Minoru Chiaki was 32 in Scandal
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1950
Poster of Stray Dog
Stray Dog
Minoru Chiaki was 32 in Stray Dog as 'Girlie Show director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 17 1949

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