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Tsutomu Yamazaki

Bio: Tsutomu Yamazaki (山崎 努 Yamazaki Tsutomu) (born December 2, 1936 in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He has been nominated for seven Japanese Academy Awards, winning Best Actor awards for the Juzo Itami comedies The Funeral and A Taxing Woman, and the Best Supporting Actor awards for Go and Departures
Born: Wed, Dec 02 1936
Birthplace: Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Tsutomu Yamazaki is 88 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of A Long Goodbye
A Long Goodbye
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 82 in A Long Goodbye as 'Shohei Higashi'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 2019
Poster of As a Father of Murderer Son
As a Father of Murderer Son
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 81 in As a Father of Murderer Son as 'Yoshinaga Katsuhiko'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2018
Poster of Killing for the Prosecution
Killing for the Prosecution
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 81 in Killing for the Prosecution as '白川雄馬'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2018
Poster of The Crimes That Bind
The Crimes That Bind
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 81 in The Crimes That Bind as 'Takamasa Kaga'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 2018
Poster of Mori, The Artist's Habitat
Mori, The Artist's Habitat
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 81 in Mori, The Artist's Habitat as 'Morikazu Kumagai'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 2018
Poster of Blade of the Immortal
Blade of the Immortal
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 80 in Blade of the Immortal as 'Kensui Ibane'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2017
Poster of 'Kutabare' Bocchan
'Kutabare' Bocchan
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 79 in 'Kutabare' Bocchan
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 2016
Poster of The Magnificent Nine
The Magnificent Nine
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 79 in The Magnificent Nine as 'Juzaburo’s Father'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 2016
Poster of The Emperor in August
The Emperor in August
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 78 in The Emperor in August as 'Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 2015
Poster of Kakekomi
Kakekomi
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 78 in Kakekomi as 'Writer Bakin Kyokutei'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 2015
Poster of Sleeping Forest
Sleeping Forest
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 77 in Sleeping Forest as 'Takamasa Kaga'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 2014
Poster of Miracle Apples
Miracle Apples
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 76 in Miracle Apples as 'Seiji Kimura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 2013
Poster of Shield of Straw
Shield of Straw
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 76 in Shield of Straw as 'Ninagawa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 2013
Poster of The Woodsman and the Rain
The Woodsman and the Rain
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 75 in The Woodsman and the Rain as 'Keijiro'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 2012
Poster of Hayabusa: The Long Voyage Home
Hayabusa: The Long Voyage Home
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 75 in Hayabusa: The Long Voyage Home as 'Hiroshi Higashide'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 2012
Poster of The Wings of the Kirin
The Wings of the Kirin
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 75 in The Wings of the Kirin as 'Takamasa Kaga'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 2012
Poster of Red Finger
Red Finger
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 74 in Red Finger
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 2011
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato
Space Battleship Yamato
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 73 in Space Battleship Yamato as 'Jūzō Okita'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 2010
Poster of Making of "Departures"
Making of "Departures"
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 73 in Making of "Departures" as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 2009
Poster of Departures
Departures
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 71 in Departures as 'Ikuei Sasaki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 2008
Poster of Ano Hi Bokura no Inochi wa Toiretto Pepa yori mo Karukatta
Ano Hi Bokura no Inochi wa Toiretto Pepa yori mo Karukatta
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 71 in Ano Hi Bokura no Inochi wa Toiretto Pepa yori mo Karukatta as 'Kenichi Asakura'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 08 2008
Poster of Climber's High
Climber's High
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 71 in Climber's High as 'Raizo Shirakawa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 2008
Poster of The Black Swindler
The Black Swindler
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 71 in The Black Swindler as 'Toshio Katsuragi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2008
Poster of The Ramen Girl
The Ramen Girl
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 71 in The Ramen Girl as 'Grand Master'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2008
Poster of Dolphin Blue: Soar Again, Fuji
Dolphin Blue: Soar Again, Fuji
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 70 in Dolphin Blue: Soar Again, Fuji
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Crickets
Crickets
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 69 in Crickets as 'Blind Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2006
Poster of What the Snow Brings
What the Snow Brings
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 68 in What the Snow Brings as 'Tanba'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 2005
Poster of Shinibana
Shinibana
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 67 in Shinibana as 'Makoto Kikushima'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 2004
Poster of Crying Out Love in the Center of the World
Crying Out Love in the Center of the World
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 67 in Crying Out Love in the Center of the World as 'Shigezou Matsumoto'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 2004
Poster of FREESTYLE SHORT MOVIES
FREESTYLE SHORT MOVIES
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 66 in FREESTYLE SHORT MOVIES
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 2003
Poster of Thirteen Steps
Thirteen Steps
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 66 in Thirteen Steps as 'Shoji Nango'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 2003
Poster of Fan of Hong Kong star
Fan of Hong Kong star
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 65 in Fan of Hong Kong star
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 2002
Poster of Copycat Killer
Copycat Killer
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 65 in Copycat Killer as 'Yoshio Arima'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 2002
Poster of Doing Time
Doing Time
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 65 in Doing Time as 'Hanawa'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 14 2002
Poster of GO
GO
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 64 in GO as 'Sugihara's Father'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 2001
Poster of Go Heat Man!
Go Heat Man!
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 64 in Go Heat Man! as 'Mysterious Harley-Davidson Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 2001
Poster of High School Girl's Friend
High School Girl's Friend
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 64 in High School Girl's Friend
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 2001
Poster of The Guys from Paradise
The Guys from Paradise
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 64 in The Guys from Paradise as 'Katsuaki Yoshida'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 2001
Poster of The Goblin of Mt. Kurama
The Goblin of Mt. Kurama
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 64 in The Goblin of Mt. Kurama
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2001
Poster of White-Collar Worker Kintaro
White-Collar Worker Kintaro
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 62 in White-Collar Worker Kintaro as 'Igo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1999
Poster of Wait and See
Wait and See
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 62 in Wait and See as 'Sasaichi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1998
Poster of Beautiful Sunday
Beautiful Sunday
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 61 in Beautiful Sunday
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1998
Poster of The Abe Clan
The Abe Clan
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 58 in The Abe Clan as 'Abe Yaich'emon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1995
Poster of A Quiet Life
A Quiet Life
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 58 in A Quiet Life as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Turning Point
Turning Point
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 57 in Turning Point as 'Prime Minister Tamura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1994
Poster of Samurai Kids
Samurai Kids
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 56 in Samurai Kids as 'Sutonahiko Suminoe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 17 1993
Poster of We Are Not Alone
We Are Not Alone
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 56 in We Are Not Alone
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1993
Poster of Nakibokuro
Nakibokuro
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 54 in Nakibokuro
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of Catastrophe
Catastrophe
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 53 in Catastrophe as 'Tadashi Suzuki'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1990
Poster of The Dancer
The Dancer
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 52 in The Dancer as 'Count Amagata'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1989
Poster of Rikyu
Rikyu
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 52 in Rikyu as 'Hideyoshi Toyotomi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of Harimao
Harimao
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 52 in Harimao as 'Major Jogasaki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1989
Poster of The Making of "A Taxing Woman"
The Making of "A Taxing Woman"
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 50 in The Making of "A Taxing Woman" as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1987
Poster of A Taxing Woman
A Taxing Woman
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 50 in A Taxing Woman as 'Hideki Gondo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1987
Poster of The Making of "Tampopo"
The Making of "Tampopo"
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 49 in The Making of "Tampopo" as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Tampopo
Tampopo
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 48 in Tampopo as 'Goro'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1985
Poster of The Funeral
The Funeral
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 47 in The Funeral as 'Wabisuke Inoue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1984
Poster of Farewell to the Ark
Farewell to the Ark
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 47 in Farewell to the Ark as 'Sutekichi Tokito'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 1984
Poster of Lovers Lost
Lovers Lost
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 45 in Lovers Lost as 'Tetsuo Takeuchi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1982
Poster of The Unspoiled Diamond
The Unspoiled Diamond
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 45 in The Unspoiled Diamond as 'Ichiro Mimura'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1982
Poster of Dear Asuka and My Unborn Child...
Dear Asuka and My Unborn Child...
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 45 in Dear Asuka and My Unborn Child...
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of Play it, Boogie-Woogie
Play it, Boogie-Woogie
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 44 in Play it, Boogie-Woogie as 'Mustang Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 07 1981
Poster of Magnitude 7.9
Magnitude 7.9
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 43 in Magnitude 7.9
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 1980
Poster of Kagemusha
Kagemusha
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 43 in Kagemusha as 'Nobukado Takeda'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1980
Poster of Demon Pond
Demon Pond
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 42 in Demon Pond as 'Gaukuen Yamazaki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1979
Poster of Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 42 in Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity as 'Shingo Takagi'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1979
Poster of August without Emperor
August without Emperor
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 41 in August without Emperor as 'Tadashi Tojo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1978
Poster of Village of Eight Gravestones
Village of Eight Gravestones
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 40 in Village of Eight Gravestones as 'Hisashi Tajimi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1977
Poster of New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 38 in New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss as 'Tetsuya Kusunoki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of Onna Ikitemasu: Sakariba Wataridori
Onna Ikitemasu: Sakariba Wataridori
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 36 in Onna Ikitemasu: Sakariba Wataridori as 'Zengo Kakimoto'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1972
Poster of Cross-Currents
Cross-Currents
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 35 in Cross-Currents
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1972
Poster of Human Target
Human Target
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 34 in Human Target as 'Yamabe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Kaoyaku
Kaoyaku
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 34 in Kaoyaku as 'Toshio Sugiura'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1971
Poster of The Summit of Mt. Fuji
The Summit of Mt. Fuji
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 33 in The Summit of Mt. Fuji as 'Takeshi Ishizuka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 1970
Poster of Tora-san's Cherished Mother
Tora-san's Cherished Mother
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 32 in Tora-san's Cherished Mother as 'Fujimura'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1969
Poster of Where did Sharaku go?
Where did Sharaku go?
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 31 in Where did Sharaku go?
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1968
Poster of Clouds at Sunset
Clouds at Sunset
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 30 in Clouds at Sunset
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Stairs of Evil
Stairs of Evil
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 28 in Stairs of Evil as 'Iwao'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1965
Poster of Sanshiro Sugata
Sanshiro Sugata
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 28 in Sanshiro Sugata as 'Genshiro'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1965
Poster of Red Beard
Red Beard
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 28 in Red Beard as 'Sahachi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1965
Poster of The School of Flesh
The School of Flesh
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 28 in The School of Flesh
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 1965
Poster of Brand of Evil
Brand of Evil
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 27 in Brand of Evil
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1964
Poster of A Woman's Life
A Woman's Life
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 26 in A Woman's Life as 'Kohei Shimizu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1963
Poster of The Sun is Calling You
The Sun is Calling You
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 26 in The Sun is Calling You
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1963
Poster of Legacy of the 500,000
Legacy of the 500,000
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 26 in Legacy of the 500,000 as 'Tsukuda'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1963
Poster of High and Low
High and Low
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 26 in High and Low as 'Ginjirô Takeuchi - Medical Intern'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of Heso no taisho
Heso no taisho
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 25 in Heso no taisho
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1962
Poster of 雪の降る街に
雪の降る街に
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 25 in 雪の降る街に
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 1962
Poster of Till Tomorow Comes
Till Tomorow Comes
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 25 in Till Tomorow Comes
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1962
Poster of Woman of Design
Woman of Design
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 25 in Woman of Design as 'Tatsuya Kurai'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 28 1962
Poster of The Angry Sea
The Angry Sea
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 23 in The Angry Sea as 'Yakichi'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1960
Poster of Girls Behind Bars
Girls Behind Bars
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 23 in Girls Behind Bars
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1960

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Honest Realtor
The Honest Realtor
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 85+ in The Honest Realtor as 'Tsutomu Ishida'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 05 2022
Poster of Red Cross
Red Cross
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 78+ in Red Cross
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 01 2015
Poster of Roosevelt Game
Roosevelt Game
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 77+ in Roosevelt Game
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Leaders
Leaders
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 77+ in Leaders
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 22 2014
Poster of The Black Swindler
The Black Swindler
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 69+ in The Black Swindler as 'Katsuragi Toshio'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 2006
Poster of Tsugumi e...
Tsugumi e...
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 63+ in Tsugumi e...
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 06 2000
Poster of The Last Song
The Last Song
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 61+ in The Last Song as 'Professor Momose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 14 1998
Poster of Kumokiri Nizaemon
Kumokiri Nizaemon
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 58+ in Kumokiri Nizaemon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 29 1995
Poster of Kemono Michi
Kemono Michi
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 45+ in Kemono Michi
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1982
Poster of The Trading Company
The Trading Company
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 44+ in The Trading Company as 'Jiro Uesugi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 1980
Poster of 日曜劇場「愛と愛」
日曜劇場「愛と愛」
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 35+ in 日曜劇場「愛と愛」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 25 1972
Poster of Three Sisters
Three Sisters
Tsutomu Yamazaki was 30+ in Three Sisters as 'Aoe Kingoro'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of 必殺仕置人
必殺仕置人
Tsutomu Yamazaki will be 88+ in 必殺仕置人
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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