Yoshio Kosugi: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 38
- on screen
- 1936–1967
- box office
- $58.3K
- Born
- September 15, 1903
- Birthplace
- Kamitsuga District, Tochigi, Japan
- Citizenship
- Japanese
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1924-1967
Yoshio Kosugi's Career in Numbers
Yoshio Kosugi's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Yoshio Kosugi works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Man of the House (1936) to Japan’s Longest Day (1967), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Yoshio Kosugi Movies by Decade
- 1930s 1
- 1940s 5
- 1950s 18
- 1960s 14
The 1950s were Yoshio Kosugi's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Yoshio Kosugi Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Action 6
- History 5
- Adventure 3
- Crime 3
- Horror 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Comedy 2
- Romance 2
- War 1
Drama is the genre Yoshio Kosugi has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of action (6).
Yoshio Kosugi Career Milestones
- First film
- Man of the House 1936
- Biggest box office hit
- The Hidden Fortress $57.7K worldwide
- Newest film
- Japan’s Longest Day 1967
Yoshio Kosugi Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Yoshio Kosugi is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1967
Japan’s Longest Day as Minister of Public Welfare Keisuke Okade · Drama - 1966
Rise Against the Sword as Gonji · History - 1965
Frankenstein Conquers the World as JSDF Executive · Horror - 1964
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster as Chief of Infant Island (uncredited) · Action - 1964
Mothra vs. Godzilla as Infant Island Chief · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $492 - 1963
Samurai Pirate as Captain of Thai ship · Comedy - 1963
Young Swordsman Drama - 1963
King Kong vs. Godzilla Action - 1963
Attack Squadron as Destroyer Captain · Action - 1962
Chûshingura History - 1961
Mothra as Ship Captain · Adventure Worldwide box office: $90 - 1961
Daredevil in the Castle as Gidayu Fujimoto · History - 1960
The Human Vapor as Mean Detective · Crime - 1960
The Last Gunfight as Chief Officer Okubo · Crime - 1959
Saga of the Vagabonds Drama - 1959
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love as (uncredited) · War - 1958
The Hidden Fortress as Soldier (uncredited) · Drama Worldwide box office: $57.7K - 1958
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman as Circus Owner · Horror - 1958
All About Marriage as Hisako's Father · Romance - 1957
The Mysterians as Cmdr. Sugimoto · Action - 1957
Yagyu Secret Scrolls Adventure - 1956
Seven Samurai Action - 1956
The Legend of the White Serpent as Official A · Romance - 1955
So Young, So Bright Comedy - 1955
Half Human as Oba · Sci-Fi - 1954
Madame Butterfly as Bonze · Music - 1954
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto as (uncredited) · Adventure - 1953
The Eagle of the Pacific as (uncredited) · Drama - 1952
Sword for Hire Drama - 1951
The Life of a Horse Trader Drama - 1951
Sasaki Kojiro Action - 1951
Ginza Cosmetics as Eijirô Kasai · Drama - 1947
Snow Trail as Takasugi · Crime - 1945
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail as Suruga · Thriller - 1943
Sanshiro Sugata as Master Saburo Kodama · Drama - 1941
The Battle of Kawanakajima as Kansuke Yamamoto · History - 1941
Horse as Zenzo Sakuma · Drama - 1936
Man of the House as Toun · History
Who Is Yoshio Kosugi?
Yoshio Kosugi was born in Kamitsuga District, Tochigi, Japan in 1903. Credited on films since 1936, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Yoshio Kosugi (小杉 義男, Kosugi Yoshio) was an eminent Japanese actor, known for his appearance in over 120 films spanning between 1924 and 1967. He was born on 15 September 1903 in Kamitsuga District, Tochigi, Japan. Kosugi's career in the film industry started on stage as a shingeki actor. His acting prowess first garnered attention when he played the role of Yasha in 'The Cherry Orchard'. Soon after, Kosugi ventured into films and made his debut in the 1920s. One remarkable aspect of Kosugi's career was his collaboration with the renowned director Akira Kurosawa. He was cast in a number of Kurosawa's films, thus leaving a lasting imprint on Japanese cinema. Despite his passing on 12 March 1968, Kosugi's influence on the cinematic industry continues to live on through his timeless performances.
Who Yoshio Kosugi Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Yoshio Kosugi shares the most films with. Takashi Shimura comes first, with 18 films together, followed by Toshirô Mifune (18).
Yoshio Kosugi: Questions & Answers
How many movies Yoshio Kosugi has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Yoshio Kosugi been in?
Yoshio Kosugi is credited on 38 films, from 1936 to 1967. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Yoshio Kosugi's highest-grossing movie?
The Hidden Fortress (1958) is Yoshio Kosugi's biggest box office hit, with $57.7K worldwide, ahead of Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) ($492). Across every film with box office figures, Yoshio Kosugi's movies have made $58.3K.
Yoshio Kosugi's biggest hits What is Yoshio Kosugi's newest movie?
The most recent film on Yoshio Kosugi's filmography is Japan’s Longest Day (1967), in the role of Minister of Public Welfare Keisuke Okade.
Who does Yoshio Kosugi work with most often?
Yoshio Kosugi shares the most films with Takashi Shimura (18 films), Toshirô Mifune (18 films) and Jun Tazaki (11 films).
The Best Yoshio Kosugi Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 38 credits.
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