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Yoshio Inaba

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Yoshio Inaba (稲葉 義男 Inaba Yoshio, July 15, 1920–April 20, 1998) was a Japanese actor best known for his role as one of the title characters (the good-natured, second-in-command Gorobei) in Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai
Born: Thu, Jul 15 1920
Birthplace: Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Death: Mon, Apr 20 1998
Yoshio Inaba is 77 years old
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Poster of Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident
Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident
Yoshio Inaba was 67 in Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1988
Poster of Fireflies in the North
Fireflies in the North
Yoshio Inaba was 64 in Fireflies in the North as 'Bessho'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1984
Poster of Shogunate Secret Ninja
Shogunate Secret Ninja
Yoshio Inaba was 62 in Shogunate Secret Ninja
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 1983
Poster of Karate Cop 2
Karate Cop 2
Yoshio Inaba was 62 in Karate Cop 2
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1983
Poster of Undercover Ninja: Secret Assassins
Undercover Ninja: Secret Assassins
Yoshio Inaba was 62 in Undercover Ninja: Secret Assassins
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Battle Anthem
Battle Anthem
Yoshio Inaba was 62 in Battle Anthem
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1983
Poster of The Yoshida School
The Yoshida School
Yoshio Inaba was 62 in The Yoshida School as 'Shūji Masutani'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1983
Poster of The Challenge
The Challenge
Yoshio Inaba was 62 in The Challenge as 'Instructor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1982
Poster of Assassin's Road
Assassin's Road
Yoshio Inaba was 61 in Assassin's Road
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of 運命の殺意　北信濃母子心中
運命の殺意　北信濃母子心中
Yoshio Inaba was 61 in 運命の殺意　北信濃母子心中 as 'Otani'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1982
Poster of The Old Bear Hunter
The Old Bear Hunter
Yoshio Inaba was 61 in The Old Bear Hunter as 'Kokichi Suzuki'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 25 1982
Poster of Willful Murder
Willful Murder
Yoshio Inaba was 61 in Willful Murder as 'Horii'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1981
Poster of Magnitude 7.9
Magnitude 7.9
Yoshio Inaba was 60 in Magnitude 7.9 as 'National Land Agency Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 1980
Poster of Port Arthur
Port Arthur
Yoshio Inaba was 60 in Port Arthur as 'Kosuke Ijichi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1980
Poster of The Night of Martial Law
The Night of Martial Law
Yoshio Inaba was 59 in The Night of Martial Law
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1980
Poster of Gassan
Gassan
Yoshio Inaba was 59 in Gassan as 'Gensuke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1979
Poster of The Three Undelivered Letters
The Three Undelivered Letters
Yoshio Inaba was 59 in The Three Undelivered Letters
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1979
Poster of Blood Type: Blue
Blood Type: Blue
Yoshio Inaba was 58 in Blood Type: Blue
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1978
Poster of Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
Japanese Godfather: Conclusion
Yoshio Inaba was 58 in Japanese Godfather: Conclusion as 'Satomi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron
Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron
Yoshio Inaba was 57 in Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron as 'Seizô'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1978
Poster of Village of Eight Gravestones
Village of Eight Gravestones
Yoshio Inaba was 57 in Village of Eight Gravestones
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1977
Poster of Island of Hell
Island of Hell
Yoshio Inaba was 57 in Island of Hell as 'Village head Araki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1977
Poster of Human Revolution II
Human Revolution II
Yoshio Inaba was 55 in Human Revolution II
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 19 1976
Poster of The Perennial Weed
The Perennial Weed
Yoshio Inaba was 54 in The Perennial Weed
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1975
Poster of Without Complaint
Without Complaint
Yoshio Inaba was 54 in Without Complaint
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1975
Poster of Love Is in the Green Wind
Love Is in the Green Wind
Yoshio Inaba was 54 in Love Is in the Green Wind
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1974
Poster of The Castle of Sand
The Castle of Sand
Yoshio Inaba was 54 in The Castle of Sand as 'Search Chief Clerk'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1974
Poster of The Fossil
The Fossil
Yoshio Inaba was 53 in The Fossil as 'Toyoshima'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Black Battlefront Kidnappers
The Black Battlefront Kidnappers
Yoshio Inaba was 53 in The Black Battlefront Kidnappers as 'Onimaru'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1973
Poster of Long Journey into Love
Long Journey into Love
Yoshio Inaba was 52 in Long Journey into Love
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 1973
Poster of Silence
Silence
Yoshio Inaba was 51 in Silence as 'Prisoner official'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1971
Poster of I Hear the Whistle
I Hear the Whistle
Yoshio Inaba was 51 in I Hear the Whistle as 'Kitagawa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1971
Poster of Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71
Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71
Yoshio Inaba was 50 in Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71 as 'Yoshitaro Araki'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1971
Poster of Banner of the Young
Banner of the Young
Yoshio Inaba was 50 in Banner of the Young
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1970
Poster of The Shadow Within
The Shadow Within
Yoshio Inaba was 49 in The Shadow Within
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1970
Poster of Battle of the Japan Sea
Battle of the Japan Sea
Yoshio Inaba was 49 in Battle of the Japan Sea as 'Chief of Staff Officer Shimamura'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1969
Poster of Broken Swords
Broken Swords
Yoshio Inaba was 48 in Broken Swords
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1969
Poster of Admiral Yamamoto
Admiral Yamamoto
Yoshio Inaba was 48 in Admiral Yamamoto as 'Chief of Staff Ugaki'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 1968
Poster of Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack
Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack
Yoshio Inaba was 47 in Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1967
Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps
Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps
Yoshio Inaba was 47 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1967
Poster of Assignment Dragon No. 3
Assignment Dragon No. 3
Yoshio Inaba was 46 in Assignment Dragon No. 3
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1967
Poster of Moment of Terror
Moment of Terror
Yoshio Inaba was 45 in Moment of Terror
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1966
Poster of Tokyo Ninja Force
Tokyo Ninja Force
Yoshio Inaba was 45 in Tokyo Ninja Force
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 1966
Poster of The Thin Line
The Thin Line
Yoshio Inaba was 45 in The Thin Line
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 1966
Poster of Cash Calls Hell
Cash Calls Hell
Yoshio Inaba was 45 in Cash Calls Hell
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1966
Poster of Beast Alley
Beast Alley
Yoshio Inaba was 45 in Beast Alley
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1965
Poster of The Spy
The Spy
Yoshio Inaba was 45 in The Spy
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1965
Poster of The Retreat from Kiska
The Retreat from Kiska
Yoshio Inaba was 44 in The Retreat from Kiska as 'Tamai'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 04 1965
Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan
Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan
Yoshio Inaba was 44 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1965
Poster of Hoodlum Soldier
Hoodlum Soldier
Yoshio Inaba was 44 in Hoodlum Soldier
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of Samurai Assassin
Samurai Assassin
Yoshio Inaba was 44 in Samurai Assassin as 'Keijiro Sumita'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1965
Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
Yoshio Inaba was 44 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 17 1964
Poster of Whirlwind
Whirlwind
Yoshio Inaba was 44 in Whirlwind
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 26 1964
Poster of The Great Duel
The Great Duel
Yoshio Inaba was 43 in The Great Duel
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1964
Poster of Ken
Ken
Yoshio Inaba was 43 in Ken as 'Seiichiro Kokubun'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1964
Poster of Ukyunosuke on Patrol
Ukyunosuke on Patrol
Yoshio Inaba was 43 in Ukyunosuke on Patrol
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1963
Poster of Bronze Magician
Bronze Magician
Yoshio Inaba was 43 in Bronze Magician as 'Мицунари из рода Фудзивара'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1963
Poster of Cut the Shadow
Cut the Shadow
Yoshio Inaba was 42 in Cut the Shadow
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of A Fishmonger's Tour
A Fishmonger's Tour
Yoshio Inaba was 42 in A Fishmonger's Tour
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1963
Poster of Chibusa o daku musume tachi
Chibusa o daku musume tachi
Yoshio Inaba was 42 in Chibusa o daku musume tachi
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1962
Poster of Harakiri
Harakiri
Yoshio Inaba was 42 in Harakiri as 'Jinai Chijiiwa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of Destiny's Son
Destiny's Son
Yoshio Inaba was 41 in Destiny's Son as 'Giichirô Ikebe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1962
Poster of Kumoemon to sono tsuma
Kumoemon to sono tsuma
Yoshio Inaba was 41 in Kumoemon to sono tsuma
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 1962
Poster of Kiriko no unmei
Kiriko no unmei
Yoshio Inaba was 41 in Kiriko no unmei
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1962
Poster of Woman of Design
Woman of Design
Yoshio Inaba was 41 in Woman of Design as 'Yasuda'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 28 1962
Poster of Aniki
Aniki
Yoshio Inaba was 41 in Aniki
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1962
Poster of Otoko to otoko no ikiru machi
Otoko to otoko no ikiru machi
Yoshio Inaba was 41 in Otoko to otoko no ikiru machi
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1962
Poster of The Black Scar
The Black Scar
Yoshio Inaba was 41 in The Black Scar
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 1961
Poster of Oniisan to oneesan
Oniisan to oneesan
Yoshio Inaba was 41 in Oniisan to oneesan
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1961
Poster of The Casebooks of Zenigata Heiji: The Beautiful Shark
The Casebooks of Zenigata Heiji: The Beautiful Shark
Yoshio Inaba was 41 in The Casebooks of Zenigata Heiji: The Beautiful Shark
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1961
Poster of Lost in the Sun
Lost in the Sun
Yoshio Inaba was 41 in Lost in the Sun
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1961
Poster of The Spear of Heroism
The Spear of Heroism
Yoshio Inaba was 40 in The Spear of Heroism
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1961
Poster of The Gambler's Code
The Gambler's Code
Yoshio Inaba was 40 in The Gambler's Code as 'Shôten'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of Darling Escape
Darling Escape
Yoshio Inaba was 40 in Darling Escape
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1961
Poster of Lord Tadanao
Lord Tadanao
Yoshio Inaba was 40 in Lord Tadanao
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1960
Poster of The Angry Sea
The Angry Sea
Yoshio Inaba was 40 in The Angry Sea
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1960
Poster of The Man of Seven Faces
The Man of Seven Faces
Yoshio Inaba was 39 in The Man of Seven Faces as 'Yukichi Akutsu'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 1960
Poster of Police Precinct Part 12
Police Precinct Part 12
Yoshio Inaba was 39 in Police Precinct Part 12
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1960
Poster of Spring Dreams
Spring Dreams
Yoshio Inaba was 39 in Spring Dreams as 'Yamada'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1960
Poster of Fires on the Plain
Fires on the Plain
Yoshio Inaba was 39 in Fires on the Plain
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1959
Poster of Hell's Companion
Hell's Companion
Yoshio Inaba was 38 in Hell's Companion
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1959
Poster of I Want to Be a Shellfish
I Want to Be a Shellfish
Yoshio Inaba was 38 in I Want to Be a Shellfish
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1959
Poster of Lucky Dragon No. 5
Lucky Dragon No. 5
Yoshio Inaba was 38 in Lucky Dragon No. 5
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1959
Poster of The Song of the Cart
The Song of the Cart
Yoshio Inaba was 38 in The Song of the Cart
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1959
Poster of Men in a Rough Town
Men in a Rough Town
Yoshio Inaba was 38 in Men in a Rough Town as 'Missile Tatsu'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1959
Poster of Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer
Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer
Yoshio Inaba was 37 in Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1957
Poster of The Story of Pure Love
The Story of Pure Love
Yoshio Inaba was 37 in The Story of Pure Love
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1957
Poster of Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Yoshio Inaba was 36 in Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1957
Poster of Throne of Blood
Throne of Blood
Yoshio Inaba was 36 in Throne of Blood as 'Military Commander #3'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1957
Poster of The Storm
The Storm
Yoshio Inaba was 36 in The Storm
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1956
Poster of Rebels on the High Sea
Rebels on the High Sea
Yoshio Inaba was 36 in Rebels on the High Sea
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1956
Poster of Three-Headed Tower
Three-Headed Tower
Yoshio Inaba was 35 in Three-Headed Tower
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1956
Poster of Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Yoshio Inaba was 34 in Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 1955
Poster of Hirado Pirates
Hirado Pirates
Yoshio Inaba was 34 in Hirado Pirates
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 1955
Poster of Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
Yoshio Inaba was 33 in Seven Samurai as 'Gorobei Katayama'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 26 1954
Poster of 悲劇の将軍 山下奉文
悲劇の将軍 山下奉文
Yoshio Inaba was 32 in 悲劇の将軍 山下奉文
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1953
Poster of Dispersed Clouds
Dispersed Clouds
Yoshio Inaba was 31 in Dispersed Clouds
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1951
Poster of Fireworks Over the Sea
Fireworks Over the Sea
Yoshio Inaba was 31 in Fireworks Over the Sea
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1951
Poster of Beyond Love and Hate
Beyond Love and Hate
Yoshio Inaba was 30 in Beyond Love and Hate
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1951

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
Yoshio Inaba was 57+ in Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 20 1977
Poster of シークレット部隊
シークレット部隊
Yoshio Inaba was 51+ in シークレット部隊
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 07 1972
Poster of Kogarashi Monjiro
Kogarashi Monjiro
Yoshio Inaba was 51+ in Kogarashi Monjiro as 'Yachiyoshi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Taikouki
Taikouki
Yoshio Inaba was 44+ in Taikouki as 'Kato Kiyotada'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1965