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Susumu Terajima
Susumu Terajima (寺島進), born on 12th November 1963, is a renowned Japanese actor, best known for his portrayal of yakuza figures - especially in films directed by Takeshi Kitano. Born in Fukagawa, downtown of Tokyo, he is the second of three sons to a tatami craftsman. His interest in acting began at a young age, greatly influenced by an action-comedy movie, Truck Yarou. Despite his parents' disapproval, he pursued his dreams of acting, enrolling at Mifune Art Academy. During his struggling years, Terajima did odd jobs, even working as a stuntman, until he landed his first minor role in a film directed by Yusaku Matsuda. He came into limelight after his extraordinarily bold portrayal of a character in Kitano's Sonatine, which was his breakthrough performance. Since the success of Sonatine, Terajima has enjoyed a thriving career playing versatile roles in television and films, including lead appearances in films like Hirokazu Kore-eda's After Life and Sabu's The Blessing Bell (2002). Apart from his on-screen magic, he also showcases his talent in voice acting, having given voice to characters in popular video games like Yakuza 2 (2006), Yakuza Kenzan (2008), and Yakuza Kiwami 2 (2017).
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: 寺島 進
Born: Fukagawa, Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan
Citizenship: Japanese
Birthday: November 12, 1963
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1986-present
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Movies Featuring Susumu Terajima
When Marnie Was There
Sonatine
Fireworks
Smuggler
Zatoichi: The Last
Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose
Ninja Kids!!!
Odayaka
Disregarded People
In the Hero
Antarctica
The Kiyosu Conference
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
Chasuke’s Journey
April Fools
Helter Skelter
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger the Movie: Super Sentai’s Message from the Future
Prison Break
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Returns: Life Theft! Champion of Earth Tournament
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger the Movie: The Heart Pounding Circus Panic!
UNFAIR: the answer
Hit Me Anyone One More Time
Distance
Hole in the Sky
A Snake of June
Hysteric
Harmful Insect
Hard Luck Hero
Moon Child
Jump
Wild Berries
Izo
Love’s Twisting Path
Blessing Bell
Kakuto
Antenna
Year One in the North
Negotiator
Summer of Ubume
Takeshis’
Dead Run
LoveDeath
Green Mind, Metal Bats
Gamera the Brave
Monday
Casshern
Blood and Bones
Yaji & Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims
Funky Forest: The First Contact
Isola: Multiple Personality Girl
UNFAIR: the movie
Rampo Noir
Suite Dreams
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
Go for Broke
A Scene at the Sea
A Homance
So What
Glory to the Filmmaker!
The Heartbreak Yakuza
Cabaret
Crime Hunter: Bullets of Rage
Violent Cop
Last of the Wolves
Lovely Complex
Traveling Sandwich
Yudo: The Way of the Bath
Kubi
MARKS
Getting Any?
Elephant Song
All Around Us
Flower Shop Without Rose
Two Punks
Go Find a Psychic!
The Magic Hour
Welcome Home
Unlucky Monkey
Many Happy Returns
Kids Return
Blazing Fists
Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl
Gonin 2
Air Doll
Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself!! VI: The Hero
Ties of Shooting Stars
Black Angel 2
Eyes of the Spider
Career Timeline
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2017
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger the Movie: Super Sentai’s Message from the Future
Mario Mori
Prison Break
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Returns: Life Theft! Champion of Earth Tournament
Mario Mori
2013
Disregarded People
The Kiyosu Conference
Yoshitaka Kuroda
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
Akio Sakuno
2007
UNFAIR: the movie
Tetsuo Yamazaki
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Young Man
2006
LoveDeath
Green Mind, Metal Bats
Ochiai
Gamera the Brave
Osamu Nishio
Suite Dreams
Jose Kôchi
Lovely Complex
Umibozu
2005
Year One in the North
Negotiator
Kishima
Summer of Ubume
Goichi Harasawa
Takeshis’
Takeshi's Friend / Kitano's Yakuza Neighbor
Dead Run
Oni Ken
Yaji & Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims
Policeman
Funky Forest: The First Contact
Katsuichi Tanaka
Rampo Noir
(segment "Mirror Hell")
1998
Sonatine
Fireworks
Unlucky Monkey
Yakuza
Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl
Sawada
Eyes of the Spider
Avenging Man
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