Masami Shimojō
Japanese film and stage actor. He appeared in more than 100 films. Hoping to become a film director, Shimojō traveled to Tokyo in 1935 but ended up joining a theater troupe, debuting on stage in 1936. He made his film debut in 1940, but continued on stage well after World War II, primarily as a member of Gekidan Mingei. He was most known, however, for playing the uncle of Torajiro Kuruma in the...
Japanese film and stage actor. He appeared in more than 100 films. Hoping to become a film director, Shimojō traveled to Tokyo in 1935 but ended up joining a theater troupe, debuting on stage in 1936. He made his film debut in 1940, but continued on stage well after World War II, primarily as a member of Gekidan Mingei. He was most known, however, for playing the uncle of Torajiro Kuruma in the...
Known For
Cast Credits
Rokushukan Private Moment
as Kokichi Tawara
Kids Return
as Yakuza Chairman
Tora-san to the Rescue
as Tatsuzo
Tora-san's Easy Advice
as Tatsuzo
Many Happy Returns
as Original 'Kyoso'
Tora-san Makes Excuses
as Tatsuzo
Tora-san Confesses
as Tatsuzo
Tora-san Takes a Vacation
as Tatsuzo
Tsugumi
as Doctor
Tora-san, My Uncle
as Tatsuzo
Tora-san Goes to Vienna
as Uncle
Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial
as Uncle
Tora-san Plays Daddy
as Uncle
Tora-san Goes North
as Uncle
Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy
as Uncle
Tora-san's Island Encounter
as Uncle
Tora-san, the Go-Between
as Uncle
The Fascination
as Sakura's Grandfather
Tora-san's Forbidden Love
as Uncle
Lovely Days
as Iwai
Marriage Counselor Tora-san
as Uncle
Tora-san Goes Religious?
as Uncle