Taiji Tonoyama

Born: 1915-10-17

Birthplace: Kobe, Japon

Biography

Taiji Tonoyama (殿山 泰司, Tonoyama Taiji, 1915–1989) was a Japanese character actor who made many appearances in films and on television from 1939 to 1989. He was a close friend of Kaneto Shindo and one of his regular cast members. He was also an essayist. In 1950 he helped form the film company Kindai Eiga Kyokai with Shindo and Kōzaburō Yoshimura.

Known For

In the Realm of the Senses
Sex and Fury
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
The Ballad of Narayama
Empire of Passion
Edo Porn
The Sacrifice of the Human Torpedoes
Fruits of Passion
A Pool Without Water
Good Morning

Top Movie Credits

Sex and Fury Tokuzô Kasai
Edo Porn Tattooist
Good Morning Pushy Man