Biography
Ichirō Arishima (有島 一郎, Arishima Ichirō, March 1, 1916 – July 20, 1987) was a Japanese comedian and actor. Nicknamed "The Japanese Chaplin", he is best known outside Japan for his appearance as Tako, the promoter of King Kong in King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962).
Arishima's real name was Tadao Oshima. He was born in Nagoya and both of his parents died when he was a teenager. His love of the theater began in childhood, and he moved to Tokyo in 1936 to pursue that interest. He spent the next decade working with various theatrical troupes until he made his film debut in 1947, with Shochiku Studios. He became a household name in Japan after his move to Toho in 1955. At Toho he was featured in two very popular series, the "Wakadaishō series" ("Young Guy") movies starring Yūzō Kayama, and the "Shacho" ("Company President") movies featuring the Crazy Cats (クレージーキャッツ) comedy team. In addition to Ishirō Honda's King Kong vs. Godzilla, Arishima appeared in two Toho fantasy films directed by Senkichi Taniguchi: The Lost World of Sinbad (Daitozoku) (1963) and The Adventure of Taklamakan (Kiganjō no bōken) (1966). In 1972, he left Toho and a freelance actor.Arishima's slight physical build contrasted well with the portly comedian Frankie Sakai, leading to their teaming in several comedies. He was also popular on several television shows, one of his last roles being "Kanō Gorōzaemon," the elderly advisor to the shogun in Abarenbō Shōgun.
Filmography
all 119
Movies 116
TV Shows 3
![Maison Ikkoku - Apartment Fantasy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/160773-maison-ikkoku-apartment-fantasy.jpg)
Maison Ikkoku - Apartment Fantasy (1986)
![Strike the White Ball](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/615441-strike-the-white-ball.jpg)
Strike the White Ball (1980)
![Love in the Mud](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/58718-love-in-the-mud.jpg)
Love in the Mud (1977)
![古谷一行の横溝正史シリーズ](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/1050005.jpg)
古谷一行の横溝正史シリーズ (1977)
![The Surf](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/112945-the-sound-of-the-waves.jpg)
The Surf (1975)
![Miyamoto Musashi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/35150-miyamoto-musashi.jpg)
Miyamoto Musashi (1973)
![Epic Chushingura](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/456032-epic-chushingura.jpg)
Epic Chushingura (1971)
![In Broad Daylight](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/888305-in-broad-daylight.jpg)
In Broad Daylight (1968)
![The Shy Deceiver](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/351433-the-shy-deceiver.jpg)
The Shy Deceiver (1968)
![Two Hearts in the Rain](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Two Hearts in the Rain (1968)
![Song of Love](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/351075-song-of-love.jpg)
Song of Love (1967)
![Let's Go! Young Guy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/262864-let-s-go-young-guy.jpg)
Let's Go! Young Guy (1967)
![Come Marry Me](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/303238-come-marry-me.jpg)
Come Marry Me (1966)
![The Lovable Tramp](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/216694-the-lovable-tramp.jpg)
The Lovable Tramp (1966)
![Arupusu no wakadaishô](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/780776-arupusu-no-wakadaisho.jpg)
Arupusu no wakadaishô (1966)
![Adventure in Kigan Castle](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/79572-adventure-in-kigan-castle.jpg)
Adventure in Kigan Castle (1966)
![Campus A Go-Go](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/141060-campus-a-go-go.jpg)
Campus A Go-Go (1965)
![Ironfinger](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/140976-ironfinger.jpg)
Ironfinger (1965)
![The Naked Executive](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/744304-the-naked-executive.jpg)
The Naked Executive (1964)
![Oh, Bomb!](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/181068-oh-bomb.jpg)
Oh, Bomb! (1964)
![The Night We Danced](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/598313-the-night-we-danced.jpg)
The Night We Danced (1963)
![Samurai Pirate](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/79566-lost-world-of-sinbad.jpg)
Samurai Pirate (1963)
![Pachinko](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/595603-kigeki-detatoko-shobu-chinjarara-monogatari-yori.jpg)
Pachinko (1962)
![College Champ](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/292110-college-champ.jpg)
College Champ (1962)
![Pride of the Campus](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/162058-pride-of-the-campus.jpg)
Pride of the Campus (1962)
![The Masterless 47](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/1008129-the-masterless-47.jpg)
The Masterless 47 (1960)
![Yaji and Kita on the Road](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/708131-yaji-and-kita-on-the-road.jpg)
Yaji and Kita on the Road (1958)
![The Princess of Badger Palace](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/226004-the-princess-of-badger-palace.jpg)
The Princess of Badger Palace (1958)
![Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/934834-zokuzoku-oban-doto-hen.jpg)
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen (1957)
![Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/934365-zoku-oban-fuun-hen.jpg)
Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen (1957)
![Ôban](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/933721-oban.jpg)
Ôban (1957)
![The Vampire Moth](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/96070-the-vampire-moth.jpg)
The Vampire Moth (1956)
![The Green Music Box](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/319920-the-music-box.jpg)
The Green Music Box (1955)
![Young Miss Executive](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/291531-young-miss-executive.jpg)
Young Miss Executive (1953)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1916-03-03
Deathday1987-07-20 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceNagoya, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known As有島一郎
AwardsMedal with Purple Ribbon
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