Portrait of Utaemon Ichikawa

Utaemon Ichikawa

Bio: Utaemon Ichikawa was a Japanese film actor famous for starring roles in Jidaigeki from the 1920s to the 1960s. Trained in kabuki from childhood, he made his film debut in 1925 at Makino Film Productions under Shōzō Makino
Born: Thu, Feb 11 1904
Birthplace: Marugame, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

Death: Thu, Sep 16 1999
Utaemon Ichikawa is 95 years old
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Poster of The Lord's spy
The Lord's spy
Utaemon Ichikawa was 59 in The Lord's spy
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 1964
Poster of A Prisoner in Search of Daughter
A Prisoner in Search of Daughter
Utaemon Ichikawa was 59 in A Prisoner in Search of Daughter as 'Kumokiri Nizaemon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 1963
Poster of Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi
Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi
Utaemon Ichikawa was 59 in Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi
Movie Released: Sun, May 12 1963
Poster of Street of Wandering Men
Street of Wandering Men
Utaemon Ichikawa was 59 in Street of Wandering Men
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 1963
Poster of The Mysterious Cape
The Mysterious Cape
Utaemon Ichikawa was 58 in The Mysterious Cape as 'Saotome Mondonosuke'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1963
Poster of Tokaido Fullhouse
Tokaido Fullhouse
Utaemon Ichikawa was 58 in Tokaido Fullhouse
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1963
Poster of Showdown at Lightning Pass
Showdown at Lightning Pass
Utaemon Ichikawa was 58 in Showdown at Lightning Pass as 'Takata Matabei Yoshitsugu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1962
Poster of Drunken Sword
Drunken Sword
Utaemon Ichikawa was 58 in Drunken Sword
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of Otoko dokyō no ayame kasa
Otoko dokyō no ayame kasa
Utaemon Ichikawa was 58 in Otoko dokyō no ayame kasa
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 1962
Poster of Kisaragi Sword
Kisaragi Sword
Utaemon Ichikawa was 58 in Kisaragi Sword as 'Tsukinosuke Ryûtan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 08 1962
Poster of Knightly Advice
Knightly Advice
Utaemon Ichikawa was 57 in Knightly Advice
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1962
Poster of Hatamoto taikutsu otoko: nazo no sango yashiki
Hatamoto taikutsu otoko: nazo no sango yashiki
Utaemon Ichikawa was 57 in Hatamoto taikutsu otoko: nazo no sango yashiki
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 23 1962
Poster of Travels of Gonkuro
Travels of Gonkuro
Utaemon Ichikawa was 57 in Travels of Gonkuro
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 1961
Poster of The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku
The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku
Utaemon Ichikawa was 57 in The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku as 'Yamanouchi Iganosuke'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1961
Poster of The Cave of the Vampire Bats
The Cave of the Vampire Bats
Utaemon Ichikawa was 57 in The Cave of the Vampire Bats as 'Saotome Mondonosuke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1961
Poster of Samurai Knights
Samurai Knights
Utaemon Ichikawa was 57 in Samurai Knights
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1961
Poster of The Ako Retainers
The Ako Retainers
Utaemon Ichikawa was 57 in The Ako Retainers
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1961
Poster of Samurai Hawk
Samurai Hawk
Utaemon Ichikawa was 57 in Samurai Hawk
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1961
Poster of Lord of Steel Heart
Lord of Steel Heart
Utaemon Ichikawa was 56 in Lord of Steel Heart as 'Matabei Goto'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1961
Poster of 素浪人百万石
素浪人百万石
Utaemon Ichikawa was 56 in 素浪人百万石
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1960
Poster of The Swordsman In The Golden Valley
The Swordsman In The Golden Valley
Utaemon Ichikawa was 56 in The Swordsman In The Golden Valley
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 28 1960
Poster of Lord Mito: All Star Version
Lord Mito: All Star Version
Utaemon Ichikawa was 56 in Lord Mito: All Star Version
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 07 1960
Poster of Ninja Assassins
Ninja Assassins
Utaemon Ichikawa was 56 in Ninja Assassins as 'Saotome Mondonosuke'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1960
Poster of Ooka Seidan: Devil Image
Ooka Seidan: Devil Image
Utaemon Ichikawa was 56 in Ooka Seidan: Devil Image as 'Ooka Tadasuke'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1960
Poster of Runway to Hell
Runway to Hell
Utaemon Ichikawa was 56 in Runway to Hell as 'Sôshun Kôchiyama'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 1960
Poster of The Samurai Markets
The Samurai Markets
Utaemon Ichikawa was 56 in The Samurai Markets as 'Chûsuke Yamakawa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 1960
Poster of Lord of Red Banner
Lord of Red Banner
Utaemon Ichikawa was 56 in Lord of Red Banner
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 1960
Poster of Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return
Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return
Utaemon Ichikawa was 55 in Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return as 'Saotome Mondonosuke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1960
Poster of Road of Chivalry
Road of Chivalry
Utaemon Ichikawa was 55 in Road of Chivalry
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1960
Poster of A Sword Against Intrigue
A Sword Against Intrigue
Utaemon Ichikawa was 55 in A Sword Against Intrigue
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1959
Poster of Bloody Battle at Dawn
Bloody Battle at Dawn
Utaemon Ichikawa was 55 in Bloody Battle at Dawn
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1959
Poster of A Spectacular Showdown
A Spectacular Showdown
Utaemon Ichikawa was 55 in A Spectacular Showdown as 'Sasagawa no Shigezo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1959
Poster of Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy
Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy
Utaemon Ichikawa was 55 in Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy as 'Saotome Mondonosuke'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 28 1959
Poster of No Stronger Swords
No Stronger Swords
Utaemon Ichikawa was 55 in No Stronger Swords
Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1959
Poster of Turbulent Highways
Turbulent Highways
Utaemon Ichikawa was 55 in Turbulent Highways
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1959
Poster of The Unleashed Lord
The Unleashed Lord
Utaemon Ichikawa was 54 in The Unleashed Lord
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1959
Poster of The 47 Masterless Samurai
The 47 Masterless Samurai
Utaemon Ichikawa was 54 in The 47 Masterless Samurai
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1959
Poster of The Acrobats of Death
The Acrobats of Death
Utaemon Ichikawa was 54 in The Acrobats of Death as 'Saotome Mondonosuke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of The Lost Public Funds
The Lost Public Funds
Utaemon Ichikawa was 54 in The Lost Public Funds as 'Asaka Keinosuke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1958
Poster of Drenched Swallow Gonpachi
Drenched Swallow Gonpachi
Utaemon Ichikawa was 54 in Drenched Swallow Gonpachi
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 1958
Poster of Epic Crash
Epic Crash
Utaemon Ichikawa was 54 in Epic Crash
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 23 1958
Poster of Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute
Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute
Utaemon Ichikawa was 54 in Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute as 'Saotome Mondonosuke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 1958
Poster of Eight Views of Samurai
Eight Views of Samurai
Utaemon Ichikawa was 54 in Eight Views of Samurai
Movie Released: Tue, May 27 1958
Poster of Seven from Edo
Seven from Edo
Utaemon Ichikawa was 54 in Seven from Edo as 'Katsukawa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1958
Poster of Aoi Secret Book
Aoi Secret Book
Utaemon Ichikawa was 54 in Aoi Secret Book as 'Uotaro Toge'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1958
Poster of A Chivalrous Spirit
A Chivalrous Spirit
Utaemon Ichikawa was 53 in A Chivalrous Spirit as 'Nikichi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1958
Poster of The Mansion of Intrigue
The Mansion of Intrigue
Utaemon Ichikawa was 53 in The Mansion of Intrigue as 'Saotome Mondonosuke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1957
Poster of Shadow Over Fuji
Shadow Over Fuji
Utaemon Ichikawa was 53 in Shadow Over Fuji as 'Sato'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1957
Poster of Lord Mito
Lord Mito
Utaemon Ichikawa was 53 in Lord Mito
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1957
Poster of Rebellion
Rebellion
Utaemon Ichikawa was 53 in Rebellion as 'Satahiko'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 30 1957
Poster of Lords of Oppression 2
Lords of Oppression 2
Utaemon Ichikawa was 53 in Lords of Oppression 2
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1957
Poster of Lords of Oppression
Lords of Oppression
Utaemon Ichikawa was 53 in Lords of Oppression
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 1957
Poster of Flowers on the Trail
Flowers on the Trail
Utaemon Ichikawa was 52 in Flowers on the Trail
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 1957
Poster of 旗本退屈男 謎の紅蓮塔
旗本退屈男 謎の紅蓮塔
Utaemon Ichikawa was 52 in 旗本退屈男 謎の紅蓮塔
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1957
Poster of Shimizu Port of Chivalry
Shimizu Port of Chivalry
Utaemon Ichikawa was 52 in Shimizu Port of Chivalry as 'Boss Omaeda'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1957
Poster of 朱鞘罷り通る
朱鞘罷り通る
Utaemon Ichikawa was 52 in 朱鞘罷り通る
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1956
Poster of Ancient Coins
Ancient Coins
Utaemon Ichikawa was 52 in Ancient Coins
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1956
Poster of 旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
Utaemon Ichikawa was 52 in 旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1956
Poster of Virtue in Spades
Virtue in Spades
Utaemon Ichikawa was 52 in Virtue in Spades
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1956
Poster of 旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状
旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状
Utaemon Ichikawa was 51 in 旗本退屈男 謎の決闘状
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1955
Poster of 旗本退屈男謎の伏魔殿
旗本退屈男謎の伏魔殿
Utaemon Ichikawa was 51 in 旗本退屈男謎の伏魔殿
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1955
Poster of 牢獄の花嫁
牢獄の花嫁
Utaemon Ichikawa was 51 in 牢獄の花嫁
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 29 1955
Poster of Four Swordsmen of Ashura
Four Swordsmen of Ashura
Utaemon Ichikawa was 51 in Four Swordsmen of Ashura
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 1955
Poster of Golden Valley
Golden Valley
Utaemon Ichikawa was 51 in Golden Valley
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1955
Poster of Goblin Warrior
Goblin Warrior
Utaemon Ichikawa was 50 in Goblin Warrior
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 1955
Poster of 旗本退屈男 謎の怪人屋敷
旗本退屈男 謎の怪人屋敷
Utaemon Ichikawa was 50 in 旗本退屈男 謎の怪人屋敷
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 27 1954
Poster of 続変化大名
続変化大名
Utaemon Ichikawa was 50 in 続変化大名
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1954
Poster of 旗本退屈男 謎の百万両
旗本退屈男 謎の百万両
Utaemon Ichikawa was 50 in 旗本退屈男 謎の百万両
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 1954
Poster of 疾風愛憎峠
疾風愛憎峠
Utaemon Ichikawa was 50 in 疾風愛憎峠
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1954
Poster of 旗本退屈男 どくろ屋敷
旗本退屈男 どくろ屋敷
Utaemon Ichikawa was 49 in 旗本退屈男 どくろ屋敷
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1954
Poster of The Sun
The Sun
Utaemon Ichikawa was 49 in The Sun
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1953
Poster of 旗本退屈男 八百八丁罷り通る
旗本退屈男 八百八丁罷り通る
Utaemon Ichikawa was 48 in 旗本退屈男 八百八丁罷り通る
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1953
Poster of 花吹雪男祭り 
花吹雪男祭り 
Utaemon Ichikawa was 48 in 花吹雪男祭り 
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 1952
Poster of Tsukigata Hanpeita
Tsukigata Hanpeita
Utaemon Ichikawa was 48 in Tsukigata Hanpeita as 'Tsukigata Hanpeita'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1952
Poster of Kojiki Taishô
Kojiki Taishô
Utaemon Ichikawa was 48 in Kojiki Taishô as 'Gotō Mototsugu'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1952
Poster of Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2
Utaemon Ichikawa was 48 in Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1952
Poster of Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1
Utaemon Ichikawa was 48 in Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1952
Poster of The Imposter
The Imposter
Utaemon Ichikawa was 47 in The Imposter as '早乙女主水之助'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 14 1952
Poster of Five Men of Edo
Five Men of Edo
Utaemon Ichikawa was 47 in Five Men of Edo as 'Jurozaemon Mizuno'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1951
Poster of 旗本退屈男 唐人街の鬼
旗本退屈男 唐人街の鬼
Utaemon Ichikawa was 47 in 旗本退屈男 唐人街の鬼
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1951
Poster of 豪快三人男
豪快三人男
Utaemon Ichikawa was 47 in 豪快三人男
Movie Released: Sat, May 05 1951
Poster of The Killing of Otsuya
The Killing of Otsuya
Utaemon Ichikawa was 47 in The Killing of Otsuya as 'Shinsuke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1951
Poster of A Thousand Standards of Stone
A Thousand Standards of Stone
Utaemon Ichikawa was 46 in A Thousand Standards of Stone as 'Sôkichi Fudôyama'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1950
Poster of Hatamoto taikutsu otoko torimono hikae: Dokusatsu maden
Hatamoto taikutsu otoko torimono hikae: Dokusatsu maden
Utaemon Ichikawa was 46 in Hatamoto taikutsu otoko torimono hikae: Dokusatsu maden
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1950
Poster of Hatamoto taikutsu otoko torimono hikae: Shichinin no hanayome
Hatamoto taikutsu otoko torimono hikae: Shichinin no hanayome
Utaemon Ichikawa was 46 in Hatamoto taikutsu otoko torimono hikae: Shichinin no hanayome
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1950
Poster of Fencing Master
Fencing Master
Utaemon Ichikawa was 46 in Fencing Master
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 1950
Poster of Jiruba no Tetsu
Jiruba no Tetsu
Utaemon Ichikawa was 46 in Jiruba no Tetsu
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1950
Poster of G-men of Japan 2: Bloody Duel at Shipwreck Cape
G-men of Japan 2: Bloody Duel at Shipwreck Cape
Utaemon Ichikawa was 45 in G-men of Japan 2: Bloody Duel at Shipwreck Cape
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1950
Poster of Monsters Catcher Oedo Seven Changes
Monsters Catcher Oedo Seven Changes
Utaemon Ichikawa was 45 in Monsters Catcher Oedo Seven Changes
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 11 1949
Poster of Goblin Courier
Goblin Courier
Utaemon Ichikawa was 44 in Goblin Courier as 'Haiyaku tengu no Chōta'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 1949
Poster of 東海水滸伝
東海水滸伝
Utaemon Ichikawa was 41 in 東海水滸伝
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1945
Poster of 紅顏鼓笛隊
紅顏鼓笛隊
Utaemon Ichikawa was 41 in 紅顏鼓笛隊
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1945
Poster of Thus the Divine Wind Blows
Thus the Divine Wind Blows
Utaemon Ichikawa was 40 in Thus the Divine Wind Blows
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1944
Poster of Kokusai Mitsuyudan
Kokusai Mitsuyudan
Utaemon Ichikawa was 40 in Kokusai Mitsuyudan
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1944
Poster of Masujiro Omura
Masujiro Omura
Utaemon Ichikawa was 37 in Masujiro Omura
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 14 1942
Poster of The 47 Ronin
The 47 Ronin
Utaemon Ichikawa was 37 in The 47 Ronin as 'Tsunatoyo Tokugawa'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 08 1941
Poster of A Color Print of Edo
A Color Print of Edo
Utaemon Ichikawa was 35 in A Color Print of Edo
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1939
Poster of 宝の山に入る退屈男
宝の山に入る退屈男
Utaemon Ichikawa was 34 in 宝の山に入る退屈男
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1938
Poster of Mito Kōmon Manyu-ki
Mito Kōmon Manyu-ki
Utaemon Ichikawa was 33 in Mito Kōmon Manyu-ki
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 1938
Poster of 富士に立つ退屈男
富士に立つ退屈男
Utaemon Ichikawa was 32 in 富士に立つ退屈男
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 1937
Poster of 十万石を裁く退屈男
十万石を裁く退屈男
Utaemon Ichikawa was 30 in 十万石を裁く退屈男
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1935
Poster of 中仙道を行く退屈男
中仙道を行く退屈男
Utaemon Ichikawa was 30 in 中仙道を行く退屈男
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 07 1935
Poster of 爆走する退屈男
爆走する退屈男
Utaemon Ichikawa was 29 in 爆走する退屈男
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1933
Poster of Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki
Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki
Utaemon Ichikawa was 28 in Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1932
Poster of The Loyal 47 Ronin
The Loyal 47 Ronin
Utaemon Ichikawa was 28 in The Loyal 47 Ronin as 'Awajinokami Wakisaka / Gorobei Kakimi'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1932
Poster of 江戸へ帰った退屈男
江戸へ帰った退屈男
Utaemon Ichikawa was 27 in 江戸へ帰った退屈男
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1931
Poster of 仙台に現はれた退屈男
仙台に現はれた退屈男
Utaemon Ichikawa was 27 in 仙台に現はれた退屈男
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 1931
Poster of 京へ上がった退屈男
京へ上がった退屈男
Utaemon Ichikawa was 26 in 京へ上がった退屈男
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1930
Poster of 旗本退屈男
旗本退屈男
Utaemon Ichikawa was 26 in 旗本退屈男
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1930
Poster of Skull
Skull
Utaemon Ichikawa was 23 in Skull as 'Reinosuke Ushio'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1927
Poster of Botan dôrô
Botan dôrô
Utaemon Ichikawa was 21 in Botan dôrô
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1926

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 Diary of Chuji's Travels
The Diary of Chuji's Travels
Utaemon Ichikawa was 88+ in The Diary of Chuji's Travels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 1992
Poster of Sanada Yukimura
Sanada Yukimura
Utaemon Ichikawa was 84+ in Sanada Yukimura
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches
Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches
Utaemon Ichikawa was 81+ in Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches as 'Mito Mitsukuni'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1986
Poster of The Bored Samurai
The Bored Samurai
Utaemon Ichikawa was 69+ in The Bored Samurai
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1973