Biography
Ryōtarō Sugi (杉良太郎, Sugi Ryōtarō, real name 山田勝啓 Katsuhiro Yamada) (born 14 August 1944, Kobe) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is the father of actor Jundai Yamada.
He appeared in Sukima Kaze, which sold over a million copies. His acting credits include 18 films. On television, he specialized in jidaigeki roles, appearing as the first Suke-san in Mito Kōmon (seasons 1 and 2); his son Jundai Yamada played Kaku-san in the same show (seasons 29 to 31). He played the lead character in Ōedo Sōsamō, appearing from 1970-74. In the 1971–72 season he portrayed Isshin Tasuke in a series of the same name, and from 1975 to 1977 he played Tōyama no Kin-san; his Sukima Kaze was the theme song. With former Miss Universe contestant Hisako Manda he starred in Kenka-ya Ukon (1992–94).
Filmography
all 23
Movies 12
TV Shows 11
Director 2
Creator 1
조폭 아버지 (2017)
医師 問題無ノ介 (2014)
鳴門秘帖 (1990)
Swordsman For Hire (1989)
同心暁蘭之介 (1981)
遠山の金さんⅡ (1979)
The Shingo Case Files (1977)
遠山の金さん (1975)
Ōedo Sōsamō (1970)
水戸黄門 第2部 (1970)
Cherry Blossoms in the Air - The Suicide Raiders - Oh, Buddies! (1970)
Showdown in Gangland (1970)
水戸黄門 第1部 (1969)
Whirlwind Of Love (1969)
Women of the Night - Butterfly Flower (1969)
Heaven and Earth (1969)
Confession of a girl: Purity (1968)
The Final Winner? (1968)
Duel in the Storm (1968)
Velvet Hustler (1967)
A Colt Is My Passport (1967)
Tokyo Drifter 2: The Sea Is Bright Red as the Color of Love (1966)
The Stormy Man (1966)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1944-08-14 (79 years old)
Birth Name山田 勝啓
Birth PlaceNagata-ku, Japan
Height178-centimeter
ChildrenJundai Yamada
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known As Ryôtarô Sugi , 杉良太郎
AwardsElan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Golden Arrow Award, Person of Cultural Merit
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