Joji Oka

Known For: Acting
Born: May 23, 1902
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Died: December 17, 1970

Joji Oka

Joji Oka, born in Tokyo, Japan, on May 25, 1902, was a renowned Japanese actor celebrated for his versatile roles in the film industry. His given name was Katsuzo Nakamizo, and he also used alternate names, including Susumu Minobe. Oka embarked on his cinematic journey in the late 1920s, making his debut with the film "Ryuko no Maki Tora no Maki" in 1928. He rose to prominence as a leading actor in movies like "Akai Hi Aoi Hi" (Red Lights, Blue Lights) in 1929. His influence extended across silent and sound films, where he showcased his remarkable voice and talent. In the early 1930s, Oka encountered personal and professional challenges, including a romantic involvement with actress Ran Koizumi and a subsequent disappearance incident. Later, he joined Toho Studios, further solidifying his position as a leading actor. Notable works, such as "Shiroi Kinjo" (White Robes) in 1936, featured…

Filmography

Secret Love

1966

A Devil of a Gentleman

1963

Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage

1960

Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 3

1960

Ayausgî G-Man - ânkoku gai no yagû

1960

Lord of Red Banner

1960

Moonlight Mask: The Last Death of the Devil

1959

Moonlight Mask: The Challenging Ghost

1959

Planet Prince - The Terrifying Spaceship

1959 · Ambassador Maboroshi

Prince of Space

1959 · Ambassador Dictator Phantom

Planet Prince

1959 · Ambassador Maboroshi / Maboroshi taishi

The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal

1959 · War Minister Anami

Lion Crest Part 2

1958

Lion Crest

1958

The Spider-Man

1958

Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2

1958

Glorious Standard Bearer

1957

The Mansion of Intrigue

1957 · Dutch Merchant

Falcon Magistrate

1957

Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2

1957

Sasaki Kojiro

1957

Case of a Young Lord 6: Mermaid Murder Case

1957

Mother Peacock

1956

Appeal on the Cross

Appeal on the Cross

1956

Case of a Young Lord 3

1956

快剣士・笑いの面

1956

Swordsman of the Two Sword Style

1956

ふり袖小天狗

1955

The Vassal's Neck

The Vassal's Neck

1955

The Young Lord

1955

Ghost Man

1954 · Misaku Kanou

Turbid Youth

1954

関八州勢揃い

1954

Kaiketsu kuro zukin

1953

Kurama Tengu and Katsu Kaishū

1953 · Takamori Saigō

Lady Chatterley of Japan

1953 · Nodori Takashima

Bored Hatamoto Passes By

1953

Dedication of the Great Buddha

Dedication of the Great Buddha

1952

Mōjū Tsukai no Shōjo

1952

Claws of Iron

1951 · Kyôsuke Tashiro

Enoken the Hero

1950 · Oda Nobunaga

Hyōchū no Bijo

1950

Koga Manshion

1949

Koi rōka

1949

As Long as I Live

1946

音楽大進軍

1943 · Ryusaku Okakura

Wings of Victory

1942

Musashibo Benkei

1942

The Night Before the Meiji Restoration

1941

Mother's Melody

1937

The Crown of Life

1936

Great Bodhisattva Pass 2

Great Bodhisattva Pass 2

1936 · Toranosuke Shimada

Great Bodhisattva Pass

1935

Storm in the City

Storm in the City

1934

Constellations on Earth, Part 2: Constellations

Constellations on Earth, Part 2: Constellations

1934

Constellations on Earth, Part One: Earth Chapter

Constellations on Earth, Part One: Earth Chapter

1934

The Genealogy of Women

1934 · Chikara Hayase

Mother of the East

Mother of the East

1934 · Ken (Omura's Son)

Sôbô

1933 · Kazuo Sunaga

Daphne

1933 · Hakufu Nomura

Clear and Cloudy

Clear and Cloudy

1933 · Isuke Emura

Dragnet Girl

1933 · Jyoji

The Cheerleading Captain's Love

The Cheerleading Captain's Love

1933 · Tsukamoto

No Blood Relation

1932 · Masaya Kusakabe

Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki

1932

The Loyal 47 Ronin

1932 · Yanagisawa

Until the Day We Meet Again

1932 · Man

Shin Yotsuya Ghost Story

1932

First Steps Ashore

1932 · Sakata

Victory or Defeat

1932

Seven Seas: Chastity Chapter

1932 · Takehiko

Seven Seas: Virginity Chapter

1931 · Takehiko Yagibashi

The 26 Martyrs of Japan

1931

The Morning Sun Shines

1929 · (as Susumu Minobe): Hiroo Karasaki, Head of Delegation

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