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Tomisaburō Wakayama

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Acting·1929–1992·226 films

Tomisaburō Wakayama (若山 富三郎), born Masaru Okumura (奥村 勝) was a Japanese actor.  His son is actor Kiichriō Wakayama.

As Actor

Black Rain
Black Rain (1989)Sugai
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972)Ogami Itto
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx (1972)Ogami Itto
Shogun Assassin
Shogun Assassin (1980)Ogami Itto
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972)Ogami Itto
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (1972)Ogami Itto
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973)Ogami Itto
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974)Ogami Itto
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962)Nagisa no Yoshiro
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964)Jushiro (as Jo Kenzaburo)
Samurai Reincarnation
Samurai Reincarnation (1981)Lord Tajima no Kami Munenori Yagyu
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978)Coach Shimizu
Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees
Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees (1975)Bandit
Sympathy for the Underdog
Sympathy for the Underdog (1971)Yonabaru
Ninja, A Band of Assassins
Ninja, A Band of Assassins (1962)Oda Nobunaga
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 1
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 1 (1974)Aoki Naotake
Ohyaku: The Female Demon
Ohyaku: The Female Demon (1968)Boss Minokichi of Otowa
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return
Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return (1970)Torakichi Kumasaka
Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo
Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo (1964)Sanada Yukimura
Big Time Gambling Boss
Big Time Gambling Boss (1968)Tetsuo Matsuda
Lullaby to Kill
Lullaby to Kill (1977)Insp. Isokawa
Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance
Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance (1963)Oda Nobunaga
Red Peony Gambler
Red Peony Gambler (1968)Torakichi Kumasaka
Quick-draw Okatsu
Quick-draw Okatsu (1969)Bounty hunter
Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction (1964)
Irezumi
Irezumi (1982)Kyogoro
Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege
Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege (1964)Sanada Yukimura
Killer's Mission
Killer's Mission (1969)Shikoro Ichibei
Shinsengumi Chronicles
Shinsengumi Chronicles (1963)Isami Kondo
Sleepy Eyes of Death 1: The Chinese Jade
Sleepy Eyes of Death 1: The Chinese Jade (1963)Chen Sun
Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation
Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation (1968)Torakichi Kumazaka
Japan Organized Crime Boss
Japan Organized Crime Boss (1969)Kazuyoshi Miyahara
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost
The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost (1961)Tamiya Iemon
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game (1969)Torakichi Kumasaka
ESPY
ESPY (1974)Ulrov
Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room
Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room (1969)Torakichi Kumasaka
The Fort of Death
The Fort of Death (1969)Ichibei Shikoro
The Phoenix
The Phoenix (1978)Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Oh, My Son!
Oh, My Son! (1979)Shuzo Kawase
Road of Chivalry
Road of Chivalry (1960)Omasa
Festival of Swordsmen
Festival of Swordsmen (1961)Iishiro Shurinosuke
Wicked Priest
Wicked Priest (1968)Mikuni Shinkai
A Human Promise
A Human Promise (1986)
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun (1959)
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You
Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You (1971)Torakichi Kumasaka
A Spectacular Showdown
A Spectacular Showdown (1959)
The Ghosts of Yotsuya
The Ghosts of Yotsuya (1956)Iemon
The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence
The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence (1960)Okita Soji
The Pledge
The Pledge (1972)
Bronze Magician
Bronze Magician (1963)Prime Minister
Kaoyaku
Kaoyaku (1971)Hoshino
Domineering
Domineering (1982)Tsuyoshi Gonno
Company Executives
Company Executives (1989)
The Rapacious Jailbreaker
The Rapacious Jailbreaker (1974)Okamoto Seijiro
Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty
Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty (1972)
Shinran: Path to Purity
Shinran: Path to Purity (1987)
Yakuza vs. Gang Leader
Yakuza vs. Gang Leader (1974)
Runway to Hell
Runway to Hell (1960)
Lord of Steel Heart
Lord of Steel Heart (1961)Kuroda
Gate of Youth
Gate of Youth (1981)Ryugoro Hanawa
White Snake Enchantment
White Snake Enchantment (1983)Ekai Kanamishima
The Imperial Japanese Empire
The Imperial Japanese Empire (1982)Kanji Ishiwara
The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang
The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang (1972)Master Kofusai Donju
Nunnery Confidential
Nunnery Confidential (1968)
Internal Sleuth
Internal Sleuth (1973)Akio Okumura
Eighteen Years in Prison
Eighteen Years in Prison (1967)Warden
Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell (1989)Retsudo Yagyu
Brothers of Capones
Brothers of Capones (1970)
The Young Rebels
The Young Rebels (1980)Asakawa Senjo
Faraway Tomorrow
Faraway Tomorrow (1979)
A Scream from Nowhere
A Scream from Nowhere (1977)Tatsuo Honda
Summer Secrets
Summer Secrets (1982)Yusaku Mayama
Kisaragi Sword
Kisaragi Sword (1962)
Eight Men to Kill
Eight Men to Kill (1972)Shikoro Ichibei
Scoundrel
Scoundrel (1968)Shimamura Seikichi
Assassins for sale
Assassins for sale (1963)
Gambler's Legacy
Gambler's Legacy (1969)Kaku
Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza
Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza (1968)
Chutaro of Banba
Chutaro of Banba (1955)
Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder
Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder (1970)Dr. Mitamura
Wicked Priest 2: Ballad of Murder
Wicked Priest 2: Ballad of Murder (1968)Shinkai
Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments
Wicked Priest 5: Breaking The Commandments (1971)Shinkai
The Shootout
The Shootout (1982)Captain
Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
Memoir of Japanese Assassinations (1969)Arimura Jizaemon
She-Shogun
She-Shogun (1990)Tokugawa Ieyasu
The Last Kamikaze
The Last Kamikaze (1970)Aramaki
Company Buggers
Company Buggers (1975)
The Blazing Valiant
The Blazing Valiant (1981)Goro Kaji
Showdown of Men 4: Tetsu, the White Tiger
Showdown of Men 4: Tetsu, the White Tiger (1968)
House of Gamblers
House of Gamblers (1970)
Yakuza on Foot
Yakuza on Foot (1969)Seikichi Shimamura
Judo vs. Karate
Judo vs. Karate (1966)
Fate Deals the Card of Death
Fate Deals the Card of Death (1971)
Flames of Blood
Flames of Blood (1981)Seihachi
Gambler Biography
Gambler Biography (1968)Adachi Sanji
An Actor's Revenge
An Actor's Revenge (1959)
Samurai Geisha
Samurai Geisha (1969)Sakata Yoshinobu
Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat
Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat (1961)
A Samurai Never Tells a Lie
A Samurai Never Tells a Lie (1963)Shindo Genjiro
Gyakushû Orochimaru
Gyakushû Orochimaru (1955)
The Silk Hat Boss 2
The Silk Hat Boss 2 (1970)
The Gambler's Counterattack
The Gambler's Counterattack (1971)Yano
Michi
Michi (1986)Naokichi Sakura
Wicked Priest 3: A Killer's Pilgrimage
Wicked Priest 3: A Killer's Pilgrimage (1969)
No Stronger Swords
No Stronger Swords (1959)
The Lightning Sword
The Lightning Sword (1962)Shinjiro of Misaki
Benten Kozo
Benten Kozo (1960)
Oda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga (1992)
Enlisted Yakuza
Enlisted Yakuza (1968)
The Armed Organization
The Armed Organization (1971)
Blooded Spear
Blooded Spear (1959)
Postwar Secrets
Postwar Secrets (1970)
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger (1960)
The Path of the King
The Path of the King (1971)Torakichi Ohmatsu
The Virgin Witness
The Virgin Witness (1966)Gyôshun
A Scarred Life
A Scarred Life (1971)
Ghost Story of Devil's Fire Swamp
Ghost Story of Devil's Fire Swamp (1963)Saburôta Nishina
Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War
Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War (1957)Major Tachibana
Theater Of Life
Theater Of Life (1983)
The Story of a Man Among Men
The Story of a Man Among Men (1984)
I Am A Man of Honor
I Am A Man of Honor (1977)
The Drifting Gambler
The Drifting Gambler (1970)Yoshii Yusaku
Tetsuro Tamba's Great Spirit World: What Happens When You Die
Tetsuro Tamba's Great Spirit World: What Happens When You Die (1989)大霊人
The Yoshida School
The Yoshida School (1983)Bukichi Miki
Silk Hat Boss
Silk Hat Boss (1970)Torakichi "Kumotora" Kumasaka
Gokudo of Kamagasaki
Gokudo of Kamagasaki (1973)Shimamura Seikichi
Gambler: Victory Without Death
Gambler: Victory Without Death (1967)
Unruly Lion
Unruly Lion (1961)
The Domain: Flower and Dragon
The Domain: Flower and Dragon (1969)Yoshida
Admiral Yamamoto and the Allied Fleets
Admiral Yamamoto and the Allied Fleets (1956)
Sugata Sanshiro
Sugata Sanshiro (1977)Murai
The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers
The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers (1974)
A Modern Yakuza: The Code of the Lawless
A Modern Yakuza: The Code of the Lawless (1969)
A Yakuza Has His Way
A Yakuza Has His Way (1972)Shimamura Seikichi
The Shogun's Vault II
The Shogun's Vault II (1982)Ichibei
The Yakuza Awaits
The Yakuza Awaits (1969)Shimamura Seikichi
Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger
Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger (1989)Okubo Hikozaemon
The Japan Derby Race
The Japan Derby Race (1970)
Henchmen
Henchmen (1968)Kanji Omuro
Check
Check (1991)Sanae Mitamura
Fugitive Scoundrel
Fugitive Scoundrel (1970)Shimamura Seikichi
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stray Wolf in Snow
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stray Wolf in Snow (1970)
Gamblers
Gamblers (1967)Ozeki Isamu
The Marked Man
The Marked Man (1968)
The Red Water
The Red Water (1963)
Thugs of Shinjuku
Thugs of Shinjuku (1970)
Dojo Breaker
Dojo Breaker (1982)
Japan's Violent Gangs: Degenerate Boss
Japan's Violent Gangs: Degenerate Boss (1970)
Keepers of Order
Keepers of Order (1962)
Wakatono senryō hada
Wakatono senryō hada (1961)
Heavenly Dragon
Heavenly Dragon (1960)Kanbei Yamashiro
Return of the Outlaw
Return of the Outlaw (1968)Shimamura Seikichi
A Yakuza Goes Home
A Yakuza Goes Home (1970)Shimayoshi Shimamura
Parole
Parole (1967)
Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back
Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back (1970)Shinkai
Kojiki taishō
Kojiki taishō (1964)
Histories of the Chivalrous
Histories of the Chivalrous (1968)
North Sea Chivalry
North Sea Chivalry (1967)
Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume
Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume (1961)
Brothers Serving Time
Brothers Serving Time (1969)
Wild Palanquin
Wild Palanquin (1960)
Capone's Younger Brother: Heart and Speculation
Capone's Younger Brother: Heart and Speculation (1971)Capone
Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo
Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo (1959)
Gambling Den's Master Clan
Gambling Den's Master Clan (1968)
Evil Boss vs. Henchmen
Evil Boss vs. Henchmen (1971)Ozeki Isami
A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell
A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell (1972)Ryuzo
Code Between Brothers 3
Code Between Brothers 3 (1966)Akoshima Isamu
Secrets of Fuji
Secrets of Fuji (1959)
Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Holy Mountain
Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Holy Mountain (1960)Kira no Jinkichi
Takeda Shingen
Takeda Shingen (1991)
Shingo's Ten Duels
Shingo's Ten Duels (1990)Takeda Ishin
A Cheerful Yakuza
A Cheerful Yakuza (1976)
Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War
Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War (1958)Jukichi Harada
Seven Fugitives
Seven Fugitives (1966)
Nonki saiban
Nonki saiban (1955)
The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado
The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado (1983)
Lord of Red Banner
Lord of Red Banner (1960)
Team of Ruffians
Team of Ruffians (1969)
A Gambler's Certain Death
A Gambler's Certain Death (1969)
Gambler's Code - Loyalty Offering
Gambler's Code - Loyalty Offering (1970)
Mysterious Clouds: Legend of Satomi's Heroic Deed
Mysterious Clouds: Legend of Satomi's Heroic Deed (1957)Inuzuka Shino
Brothers'Code - The Back Relation
Brothers'Code - The Back Relation (1968)
The Black Hood
The Black Hood (1981)
53 Stages of the Road
53 Stages of the Road (1959)
Minamoto Yoshitsune
Minamoto Yoshitsune (1990)
Flame of Father and Son
Flame of Father and Son (1981)
Ryuji, the Gun Slinger
Ryuji, the Gun Slinger (1960)幡随院長兵衛
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Street Demon Terror
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Street Demon Terror (1961)
The Adventures of Jirokichi: A thousand coins
The Adventures of Jirokichi: A thousand coins (1960)
Evil Doers
Evil Doers (1975)
Ex-Convict - Territory of Rampage
Ex-Convict - Territory of Rampage (1969)
Tsubakuro dōchū
Tsubakuro dōchū (1960)
Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Bloodskull Mansion
Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Bloodskull Mansion (1961)
Maiko and the Assassin
Maiko and the Assassin (1963)
Story of Japanese Bad Men
Story of Japanese Bad Men (1971)
Hibari’s Favorite 2
Hibari’s Favorite 2 (1960)
Ooka Seidan: Devil Image
Ooka Seidan: Devil Image (1960)
The Phantom Thief Nezumi Kozo and the Tattooed Judge
The Phantom Thief Nezumi Kozo and the Tattooed Judge (1981)Nezumi Kozo
The Shogun's Vault I
The Shogun's Vault I (1981)
The Shogun's Vault III
The Shogun's Vault III (1983)
Fangs of Darkness 2: Ieyasu's Head
Fangs of Darkness 2: Ieyasu's Head (1983)
Gambler's World 2
Gambler's World 2 (1967)Sakamoto
Detective Hibari: Case of the Hidden Coin
Detective Hibari: Case of the Hidden Coin (1959)
Ninja Arts of Jiraiya
Ninja Arts of Jiraiya (1955)Yuminosuke Toyama
Ōedo no taka
Ōedo no taka (1962)
KILL THEM ALL
KILL THEM ALL (1990)Naojiro
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Furisode Mansion
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Furisode Mansion (1960)
Ninjutsu tsukai to sannin musume: onna kitsune henka
Ninjutsu tsukai to sannin musume: onna kitsune henka (1961)
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Female Demon Mask
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Female Demon Mask (1960)
Secrets of Fuji 2
Secrets of Fuji 2 (1959)
The Blood of the Extreme!
The Blood of the Extreme! (1997)
Gambler's World
Gambler's World (1967)Hirose
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Dead Beauty of Kurayamizaka
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Dead Beauty of Kurayamizaka (1960)
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Iron Mask Laughing in the Darkness
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Iron Mask Laughing in the Darkness (1960)
Saikoro mushuku
Saikoro mushuku (1960)
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Six Famous Beauties
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Six Famous Beauties (1956)Ningyo
Informal Dress
Informal Dress (1972)
八州血煙り笠
八州血煙り笠 (1961)
Obugyō-sama to musume-tachi
Obugyō-sama to musume-tachi (1961)
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Ox of Edo
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Ox of Edo (1957)
Companion to Hell
Companion to Hell (1972)
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Dead Woman's Tattoo
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Dead Woman's Tattoo (1958)
Kigeki Gyanburu Hisshôhô
Kigeki Gyanburu Hisshôhô (1970)
Bad History
Bad History (1989)
Ryoma Sakamoto: Samurai Gunslinger
Ryoma Sakamoto: Samurai Gunslinger (1989)
The Wives of Rokumeikan
The Wives of Rokumeikan (1988)

As Writer