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Yutaka Matsushige
Yutaka Matsushige (松重 豊) is a distinguished Japanese actor whose career spans over four decades, beginning with his debut in 1983. Born on 19 January 1963 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Matsushige quickly established himself as a versatile performer, adept at both gritty drama and off‑beat comedy. His early roles showcased a gritty intensity that would become a hallmark of his style, and he soon earned a reputation for immersing himself fully in complex characters, often bringing a subtle, understated humanity to the screen. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Matsushige's filmography expanded to include a diverse array of projects, ranging from the macabre horror of EM Embalming to the adrenaline‑fueled action of Adrenaline Drive, each performance underscoring his ability to navigate disparate genres with ease. Notably, his work in Last Life in the Universe demonstrated a capacity for emotional nuance in a cross‑cultural narrative, while his participation in Outrage Beyond highlighted his continued relevance within contemporary Japanese cinema. In 2009, Matsushige's portrayal in Dear Doctor earned him the prestigious Best Supporting Actor award at the 31st Yokohama Film Festival, cementing his status as a critically acclaimed talent. Beyond the silver screen, he has contributed to television series and Japanese dubs, further broadening his artistic footprint and reinforcing his commitment to his craft. As of 2024, Matsushige continues to captivate audiences, appearing at events such as the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival, where his presence remains a testament to his enduring influence and the respect he commands within the industry.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Yutaka
Born: Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
Citizenship: Japanese
Birthday: January 19, 1963
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1983-present
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Movies Featuring Yutaka Matsushige
Miss Hokusai
Inu-oh
Cloud
All to the Sea
A Lone Scalpel
Atami’s Police Investigators
Dogwood Tree
Red Finger
Real
Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose
Kaidan Horror Classics
Phone Call to the Bar
Dog × Police: The K-9 Force
Detective in the Bar 2
Seven Weeks
Kabukicho Love Hotel
Solomon’s Perjury 1: Suspicion
The Wings of the Kirin
Maestro!
Hero
Sleepeeer Hit!
Totto Television
Good Morning Show
Museum
Midnight Diner 2
Prison Break
Outrage Coda
Unnatural
Dynamite Graffiti
Killing for the Prosecution
Solomon’s Perjury 2: Judgment
Lost and Found
The Last Shot in the Bar
Cafe Funiculi Funicula
Samurai Shifters
Mr. Hikita, I Am Knocked Up
Farewell: Comedy of Life Begins with a Lie
Rock’n’Roll Mishin
Solitary Gourmet New Year’s Special ~Midwinter Hokkaido Asahikawa Business Trip Edition~
Perfect World
Love At Least
Another Battle
Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius
Getting Wild With Our Monkey
Doing Time
Rockers
Prayer Beads
Negotiator
Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Sun Scarred
Rough
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Operation Love
Adrift in Tokyo
Monday
Blood and Bones
Little DJ
Talk, Talk, Talk
The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia
Crows Zero
Tomorrow’s Family
Today’s Nekomura
Our 30-Minute Sessions
Threads - Our Tapestry of Love
The Voice of Sin
The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood
What Happened to Our Nest Egg!?
The Confidence Man JP - Episode of the Hero -
The Last 10 Years
Is Love Sustainable?
Drive Into Night
Família
What to Do With the Dead Kaiju?
Our 30-Minute Sessions
The Guard from Underground
Adrenaline Drive
A Last Note
Go Find a Psychic!
Dear Doctor
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
Instant Swamp
Crows Zero II
Embalming
Myu will Give Daddy Her Legs
Tsuyukusa
The Solitary Gourmet
Charisma
Ring
Dreaming in Between
Scarlet
Career Timeline
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2022
Inu-oh
Tomona no chichi
The Confidence Man JP - Episode of the Hero -
Tamba
The Last 10 Years
Akihisa Takabayashi
Drive Into Night
Kim-Jung Woo
What to Do With the Dead Kaiju?
Noboru Yamikumo
Tsuyukusa
2020
Tomorrow’s Family
Shunsaku Onodera
Our 30-Minute Sessions
Fujio Yoshii
Threads - Our Tapestry of Love
The Voice of Sin
Yosuke Mizushima
Our 30-Minute Sessions
Fujio Yoshii
2019
Samurai Shifters
Sanemon Motomura
Mr. Hikita, I Am Knocked Up
Kunio Hikita
Farewell: Comedy of Life Begins with a Lie
2018
Dynamite Graffiti
Detective Morohashi
Killing for the Prosecution
Toshinari Suwabe
Cafe Funiculi Funicula
Yasunori Fusaki
Love At Least
Isoyama
2016
Miss Hokusai
Good Morning Show
Tetsuto Kuroiwa
Museum
Kozo Sekihata
Midnight Diner 2
Ryu
Lost and Found
Touji Seo
Solitary Gourmet New Year’s Special ~Midwinter Hokkaido Asahikawa Business Trip Edition~
Inogashira Goro
2015
Solomon’s Perjury 1: Suspicion
Teacher Kitao
Maestro!
Hiroaki Soma
Hero
Kenzaburo Kawajiri
Solomon’s Perjury 2: Judgment
Kitao (school teacher)
2010
All to the Sea
A Lone Scalpel
Takeshi Minorikawa
Dogwood Tree
Kenjiro Kiuchi
Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose
Bomb Disposal Team Leader
Kaidan Horror Classics
2007
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Makoto Date
Adrift in Tokyo
Tomobe
Little DJ
Suteji
Talk, Talk, Talk
Taichi Yugawara
The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia
Mashima
Crows Zero
Ushiyama
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