Yamashiro Shingo
- Name: Yamashiro Shingo
- Native name: 山城新伍
- Also Known as: やましろ しんご, 渡辺安治, わたなべ やすじ
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: November 10, 1938
- Died: August 12, 2009
Yamashiro, who was originally from Kyoto, Japan, was born Watanabe Yasuji but used Yamashiro Shingo as his stage name. He made his film acting debut in 1957.
Yamashiro starred in the television series Hakuba Doji, beginning in 1960. During the 1970s, Yamashiro appeared in several yakuza films such as the Battles Without Honor and Humanity series and Gambling Den Heist (1975). Yamashiro also directed occasionally, helming such films in Nikkatsu's Roman porno series as Female Cats (1983) and Gemini Woman (1984). He starred in several variety shows later in his career.
Yamashiro was admitted to a nursing home in Machida, western Tokyo, for treatment of diabetes. He died of pneumonia at the said nursing home on August 12, 2009, at the age of 70.
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Director
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
| Roppongi Renkin no Teio: Capone | 0.0 |
| I Will Be Closed Again Today | 0.0 |
| Weekly Babylon | 1.0 |
| Gemini Woman | 0.0 |
| She Cat | 5.2 |
Screenwriter & Director
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tsukiumaya Oen Jikencho 3 | 5.0 |
| Tsukiumaya Oen Jikencho 2 | 4.0 |
| Tsukiumaya Oen Jikencho | 3.0 |
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Game no Tatsujin
Japanese Drama, 2000, 6 eps
[Doctor]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Yuzurenai Yoru
Japanese Drama, 1996, 10 eps
Ose Kensaku
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Tsukiumaya Oen Jikencho 3
Japanese Drama, 1995, 12 eps
Shingoro
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
|
Tsukiumaya Oen Jikencho 2
Japanese Drama, 1993, 12 eps
Shingoro
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
Hanshichi Torimonocho
Japanese Drama, 1992, 19 eps
Torigoe no Choji
(Support Role)
|
3.0
|
|
Tsukiumaya Oen Jikencho
Japanese Drama, 1990, 12 eps
Shingoro
(Support Role)
|
3.0
|
|
Wakarenu Riyu
Japanese Drama, 1988, 8 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
New Town Kari Bunsho
Japanese Drama, 1988, 13 eps
Takita Kenichi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Tsumatachi no Kagaiju Gyo Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1986, 24 eps
Konishi Koichi
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Ore wa Gosenzosama
Japanese Drama, 1981, 14 eps
Saigo Hitoshi (Ep. 1-3)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Nihon Akusai ni Kanpai!
Japanese Drama, 1981, 11 eps
Kawabata
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Akoroshi
Japanese Drama, 1979, 36 eps
Maruoka
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Shingo Torimonocho
Japanese Drama, 1977, 196 eps
Yasugoro (Ep. 1-14, 20)
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Futari de Hitori
Japanese Drama, 1976, 20 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
Kimaguren Tenshi
Japanese Drama, 1976, 43 eps
[Gangster boss] (Ep. 14)
(Guest Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Ohayousan
Japanese Drama, 1975, 156 eps
Kiryu Kazushige [Ayuko's fiance]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Hakuba Doji
Japanese Drama, 1960, 38 eps
Taro Aoi/Doji Hakubo
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Kaze Kozo
Japanese Drama, 1958, 52 eps
Adult Koroku / God of the Wind
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
My Life is Pop When it's Sunny
Japanese Movie, 2006,
[Yu's father]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Roppongi Renkin no Teio: Capone
Japanese Movie, 2003,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Weekly Babylon
Japanese Movie, 2000,
[Entertainer]
(Bit part)
|
1.0
|
|
Salaryman Kintaro
Japanese Movie, 1999,
Tanioka Seishiro
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
|
Wandering Trouble Buster
Japanese Movie, 1996,
[Director Tadokoro]
(Support Role)
|
1.0
|
|
Boys Be Ambitious
Japanese Movie, 1996,
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Osaka Tough Guys
Japanese Movie, 1995,
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
|
Don ni Natta Otoko
Japanese Movie, 1991,
Nagasawa Kazuo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Literary Award Murder Case Great Run-Up
Japanese Movie, 1989,
Ushiknee Taro
(Support Role)
|
3.0
|
|
Sweet Home
Japanese Movie, 1989,
Hoshino Kazuo
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Guys Who Never Learn Part 2
Japanese Movie, 1987,
(Unknown)
|
4.0
|
|
Guys Who Never Learn
Japanese Movie, 1987,
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
Hachiko Monogatari
Japanese Movie, 1987,
Tome
(Support Role)
|
8.6
|
|
Final Take
Japanese Movie, 1986,
Toda Reikichi
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Kotaro Makaritoru!
Japanese Movie, 1984,
Watase Daizo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Mister Donbei
Japanese Movie, 1980,
Yumeno Shingo
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Aftermath
Japanese Movie, 1979,
Hiroshi Kamamoto
(Unknown)
|
1.0
|
|
Tekiya no Ishimatsu
Japanese Movie, 1976,
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
Shikingen Godatsu
Japanese Movie, 1975,
Yukio
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Kigeki: Tokudashi - Himo Tengoku
Japanese Movie, 1975,
Matsushita Shohei
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Sapporo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Ogoto, Hakata: Toruko Wataridori
Japanese Movie, 1975,
[Narrator]
(Unknown)
|
4.0
|
|
Cops vs. Thugs
Japanese Movie, 1975,
Komoto Yasuo
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Hanjiro, A Great Philanderer
Japanese Movie, 1975,
(Unknown)
|
4.0
|
|
Za Karate
Japanese Movie, 1974,
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
|
Three Little Geisha
Japanese Movie, 1973,
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
The Yakuza Papers 2: Hiroshima Deathmatch
Japanese Movie, 1973,
Shozo Eda
(Unknown)
|
7.6
|
|
Girl Boss Blues: Queen Bee’s Challenge
Japanese Movie, 1972,
Satomura
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Brutal Tales of Chivalry 9
Japanese Movie, 1972,
Hyottoko No Fuku
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Queen Bee Strikes Again
Japanese Movie, 1971,
Ichiroku Ushijima
(Bit part)
|
7.0
|
|
Wolves of the City: Blue Soldiers
Japanese Movie, 1971,
Goro Gorotsuki
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Thugs of Shinjuku
Japanese Movie, 1970,
Takami Kiyoji
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Desperate Journey
Japanese Movie, 1970,
Aizawa Joji
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Brothers of Capones
Japanese Movie, 1970,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Red Peony Gambler 6: Oryu's Return
Japanese Movie, 1970,
Nickel
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Brave Red Flower of the North
Japanese Movie, 1970,
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza
Japanese Movie, 1968,
Kumakichi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Enlisted Yakuza
Japanese Movie, 1968,
Takemoto Ginzo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Snake Woman’s Curse
Japanese Movie, 1968,
Onuma Takeo [Landlord's Son]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Yakuza
Japanese Movie, 1968,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Ishimatsu the Yakuza: Something’s Fishy
Japanese Movie, 1967,
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
A Warrior's Commandment
Japanese Movie, 1967,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Brutal Tales of Chivalry 4
Japanese Movie, 1967,
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Nihon Ankoku Shi: Chi no Koso
Japanese Movie, 1967,
Genzo Kunimi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Gamblers
Japanese Movie, 1967,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown
Japanese Movie, 1966,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Invitation to a Duel
Japanese Movie, 1965,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Breaking Down the Magistrate
Japanese Movie, 1965,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Blood of Revenge
Japanese Movie, 1965,
Ishi Saburo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Kanto Yakuza Sha
Japanese Movie, 1965,
Takeda Kiyoshi
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Prison Gambler
Japanese Movie, 1964,
Setoguchi Fumiyoshi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Sword of Wind and Clouds
Japanese Movie, 1963,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Cases of a Masterlesss Samurai
Japanese Movie, 1963,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Cases of Denshichi Pt. 2
Japanese Movie, 1963,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hengen Murasaki Zukin
Japanese Movie, 1963,
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
Revenge for His Lover
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Keepers of Order
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
The Up-Down Journey
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
A Fearless Foe
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hawk of Edo
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
New Golden Peacock Castle Seven Knights 3
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
New Golden Peacock Castle Seven Knights 1
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
New Golden Peacock Castle Seven Knights 2
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Unruly Lion
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hakuba Doji: Nanbandera no Ketto
Japanese Movie, 1960,
Taro Aoi / Hakubo Doji
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Kansatsui Shinomiya Hazuki Shitaihakataru 1
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Senoo
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Hanshichi Torimonocho
Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Last Run: 100 Million Ten's Worth of Love & Betrayal
Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps
Kurosawa
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Saikai Daiichidan! Shin Uba-Zakari
Japanese Special, 1988, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Ai ni Moeru Sengoku no Onna
Japanese Special, 1988, 1 eps
Naoie Ukita
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Kattobi! Hanamaru Juku
Japanese TV Show, 1990, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
0.0
|
|
Quiz!! Hirameki Password
Japanese TV Show, 1985, 0 eps
[Past presenter]
(Main Host)
|
0.0
|
|
This Person Show
Japanese TV Show, 1982, 112 eps
[Moderator] (Ep. 16)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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