Ryūji Kita
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Ryūji Kita | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1905 Tokyo |
| Died | 16 April 1972 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1937-1972 |
Ryūji Kita (北 竜二, Kita Ryūji, 1905 – 16 April 1972) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 280 films from 1937 to 1972.[1]
Career
Kita started out in the film industry in the scenario department at the Shochiku studios, but moved to Nikkatsu in 1937 and made his acting debut in Tomu Uchida's Kagirinaki zenshin.[1] At Nikkatsu, he both starred in films and played supporting roles.[1] After working at Daiei and going freelance, he returned to Shochiku in 1950 and often played fathers, school principals, and company directors.[1] He appeared in many films directed by Yasujiro Ozu.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Chichi Koishi | ||
| 1952 | Hibari no Sākasu Kanashiki Kobato | ||
| 1958 | Equinox Flower | ||
| 1960 | Late Autumn | ||
| 1962 | An Autumn Afternoon | ||
| 1966 | Tokyo Drifter | ||
| 1967 | King Kong Escapes |
References
- ^ a b c d "Kita Ryūji". Kotobanku (in Japanese). Asahi Shinbun. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
External links
- Ryūji Kita at IMDb
- Ryūji Kita at the Japanese Movie Database (in Japanese)
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