Yamada Zenji

Name: Yamada Zenji
Native name: 山田禅二
Also Known as: まんだまさとし, やまだぜんじ, 万田正敏
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Male
Born: July 17, 1914
Age: 111

Yamada Zenji was an actor from Hokkaido, Japan. His real name was Manda Masatoshi (万田正敏). His date of death is unknown.

During his early career, he worked as an actor for Nikkatsu Tamagawa Studios, which later merged into Daiei Studios. Later, he moved to Nikkatsu.

(Source: Japanese = Wikipedia || Translation = kisskh) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
1979	Oretachi wa Tenshi da! Japanese Drama, 1979, 20 eps [Stamp shop owner] (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	20	[Stamp shop owner] (Ep. 8) Guest Role	0.0
1979	Hanshichi Torimonocho Japanese Drama, 1979, 26 eps (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 16) Guest Role	0.0
1979	Moero Attack Japanese Drama, 1979, 71 eps (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	71	(Ep. 4) Guest Role	7.9
1978	Spider-Man Japanese Drama, 1978, 41 eps [Shiro's grandfather] (Ep. 19) (Guest Role)	41	[Shiro's grandfather] (Ep. 19) Guest Role	7.0
1978	Ningen no Shomei Japanese Drama, 1978, 13 eps (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	13	(Ep. 4) Guest Role	0.0
1977	Shingo Torimonocho Japanese Drama, 1977, 196 eps (Ep. 5, 10, 30, 40) (Guest Role)	196	(Ep. 5, 10, 30, 40) Guest Role	2.0
1976	Ninja Captor Japanese Drama, 1976, 43 eps Dr. Kirishima (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	43	Dr. Kirishima (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.3
1974	Daitozoku Japanese Drama, 1974, 13 eps (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	13	(Ep. 3) Guest Role	3.0
1974	THE BODY-GUARD Japanese Drama, 1974, 26 eps (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 7) Guest Role	0.0
1973	Kikaider 01 Japanese Drama, 1973, 46 eps Nakanishi (Ep. 24) (Guest Role)	46	Nakanishi (Ep. 24) Guest Role	6.4
1973	Kozure Okami Japanese Drama, 1973, 27 eps (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	27	(Ep. 7) Guest Role	6.9
1972	Taiyo ni Hoero Japanese Drama, 1972, 718 eps (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	718	(Ep. 10) Guest Role	4.0
1972	Otoko no Tsugunai Japanese Drama, 1972, 35 eps Okayasu Keizaburo (Support Role)	35	Okayasu Keizaburo Support Role	0.0
1971	Kamen Rider Japanese Drama, 1971, 98 eps [Criminal Division chief] (Ep. 43) (Guest Role)	98	[Criminal Division chief] (Ep. 43) Guest Role	7.3
1969	Onihei Hankacho Japanese Drama, 1969, 65 eps [Tea shop owner] (Ep. 22) \| [Udon shop master] (Ep. 51) \| Chidoriya Gisuke (Ep. 63) (Guest Role)	65	[Tea shop owner] (Ep. 22) \| [Udon shop master] (Ep. 51) \| Chidoriya Gisuke (Ep. 63) Guest Role	0.0
1968	Hadaka no Machi Japanese Drama, 1968, 25 eps (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)	25	(Ep. 12) Guest Role	0.0
1968	Kappa no Sanpei: Yokai Daisakusen Japanese Drama, 1968, 26 eps (Ep. 7, 14) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 7, 14) Guest Role	0.0
1963	Zeninko Kase yo Japanese Drama, 1963, 20 eps (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)	20	(Ep. 12) Guest Role	0.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
1971	Men and War 2 Japanese Movie, 1971, Umetani Shokichi (Support Role)	Umetani Shokichi Support Role	6.0
1971	Delinquent Girl Boss: Unworthy of Penance Japanese Movie, 1971, Director (Guest Role)	Director Guest Role	0.0
1970	Men and War Japanese Movie, 1970, Umetani Shokichi (Support Role)	Umetani Shokichi Support Role	6.0
1970	Japan's Biggest Face Japanese Movie, 1970, Kunoyama (Support Role)	Kunoyama Support Role	0.0
1969	Lady with Seven Faces Japanese Movie, 1969, Ozawa (Support Role)	Ozawa Support Role	3.0
1969	Women's Police 2 Japanese Movie, 1969, Fujikura Daizo (Support Role)	Fujikura Daizo Support Role	2.0
1969	Jigoku no hamonjo Japanese Movie, 1969, Higashiya (Support Role)	Higashiya Support Role	2.0
1968	Heart of Stone Japanese Movie, 1968, Boss Onogawa (Support Role)	Boss Onogawa Support Role	7.0
1967	Friendly Enemies Japanese Movie, 1967, Takayama Anzo (Support Role)	Takayama Anzo Support Role	1.0
1967	The Will to Live Japanese Movie, 1967, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1967	Gappa: The Triphibian Monster Japanese Movie, 1967, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.5
1967	Inochi Shirazu no Aitsu Japanese Movie, 1967, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1967	Birth of a Fighter Japanese Movie, 1967, Kiyomoto (Support Role)	Kiyomoto Support Role	4.0
1966	Oyuki Japanese Movie, 1966, Motoyoshi (Support Role)	Motoyoshi Support Role	0.0
1966	Ninkyo Happoyabure Japanese Movie, 1966, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1966	Zesshou Japanese Movie, 1966, Gensuke (Support Role)	Gensuke Support Role	4.0
1966	Yaru ka Yara Reru ka Japanese Movie, 1966, [Prison Director] (Guest Role)	[Prison Director] Guest Role	0.0
1966	Wandering Song Japanese Movie, 1966, Doctor Kobe (Support Role)	Doctor Kobe Support Role	0.0
1966	Yogiri no Bojo Japanese Movie, 1966, Attorney Okamoto (Bit part)	Attorney Okamoto Bit part	0.0
1966	Youth Vice President Japanese Movie, 1966, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1966	Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of Triumph Japanese Movie, 1966, Joko (Support Role)	Joko Support Role	0.0
1966	Tekkaba Jingi Japanese Movie, 1966, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1965	Woman Gambler Japanese Movie, 1965, Kowakai Tetsu (Support Role)	Kowakai Tetsu Support Role	0.0
1965	Chichibu Suikoden: Hissatsu Ken Japanese Movie, 1965, "Johshuya Tiger" (Support Role)	"Johshuya Tiger" Support Role	0.0
1965	Seishun to Hananda Japanese Movie, 1965, Tomota (Support Role)	Tomota Support Role	6.0
1965	Abare Kishido Japanese Movie, 1965, Sasagawa Yuzo (Support Role)	Sasagawa Yuzo Support Role	4.0
1964	The Flame of Devotion Japanese Movie, 1964, (Unknown)	Unknown	6.7
1964	Satsujin Sha o Kese Japanese Movie, 1964, [Secretary] (Bit part)	[Secretary] Bit part	0.0
1964	Gazing at Love and Death Japanese Movie, 1964, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.0
1964	Ikite Iru Okami Japanese Movie, 1964, Chuzo (Support Role)	Chuzo Support Role	0.0
1964	Black Sun Japanese Movie, 1964, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.2
1963	Yukyo Burai Japanese Movie, 1963, Izutsuya (Support Role)	Izutsuya Support Role	4.0
1963	Exchange Diary Japanese Movie, 1963, Takayama Genkichi (Support Role)	Takayama Genkichi Support Role	0.0
1963	Youth of the Beast Japanese Movie, 1963, Fujita (Support Role)	Fujita Support Role	7.2
1963	Beyond the Green Hills Japanese Movie, 1963, Matsuyama Asaemon (Bit part)	Matsuyama Asaemon Bit part	0.0
1962	Danger Pays Japanese Movie, 1962, Nagai (Support Role)	Nagai Support Role	5.0
1962	Ai to Shi no Katami Japanese Movie, 1962, Honma (Support Role)	Honma Support Role	0.0
1962	Fencing Master Japanese Movie, 1962, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.5
1962	Kido Sosahan: Tokyo Boryoku Chizu Japanese Movie, 1962, Dan (Bit part)	Dan Bit part	0.0
1962	The Rambler Returns Home Japanese Movie, 1962, Segawa (Support Role)	Segawa Support Role	0.0
1962	Kiri no Yoru no Otoko Japanese Movie, 1962, (Unknown)	Unknown	6.0
1962	High-Teen Yakuza Japanese Movie, 1962, (Support Role)	Support Role	4.0
1962	Return on the Ginza Whirlwind Japanese Movie, 1962, [Kamomemaru man] (Bit part)	[Kamomemaru man] Bit part	0.0
1962	Dai Hyogen Japanese Movie, 1962, Shimada Yoshizo (Support Role)	Shimada Yoshizo Support Role	2.0
1962	The Rambler Goes North Japanese Movie, 1962, Hamada (Support Role)	Hamada Support Role	5.0
1961	Kachan Umi Ga Shitteru Yo Japanese Movie, 1961, Shimadachi (Support Role)	Shimadachi Support Role	0.0
1961	The Plateau Man Japanese Movie, 1961, Ando (Support Role)	Ando Support Role	0.0
1961	Quick Draw Joe Japanese Movie, 1961, Nakayama (Support Role)	Nakayama Support Role	9.0
1961	Tiger of the Sea Japanese Movie, 1961, Hamada Chikichi (Support Role)	Hamada Chikichi Support Role	4.0
1961	Daishusse Monogatari Japanese Movie, 1961, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1960	Kenju Buraicho: A Man Without Tomorrow Japanese Movie, 1960, Ozuka (Support Role)	Ozuka Support Role	0.0
1960	The Blue Beast Japanese Movie, 1960, Yasui Goro (Support Role)	Yasui Goro Support Role	6.0
1960	The Reformer Japanese Movie, 1960, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.0
1960	Human Jungle Japanese Movie, 1960, [Veteran] (Support Role)	[Veteran] Support Role	0.0
1960	The Man with a Sinister Laugh Japanese Movie, 1960, Aihara (Support Role)	Aihara Support Role	0.0
1960	Tenka wo Toru Japanese Movie, 1960, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1960	The Girl in the Picture Japanese Movie, 1960, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.7
1960	Keiji Monogatari: Zenka Naki Kenju Japanese Movie, 1960, [Chief investigator] (Support Role)	[Chief investigator] Support Role	0.0
1960	Goodbye to Gloly Japanese Movie, 1960, Suzuki (Guest Role)	Suzuki Guest Role	0.0
1960	Seinen no Ki Japanese Movie, 1960, Yoshimoto (Support Role)	Yoshimoto Support Role	0.0
1960	Ajisai No Uta Japanese Movie, 1960, (Support Role)	Support Role	8.0
1960	Victory or Defeat Japanese Movie, 1960, [Uncle] (Support Role)	[Uncle] Support Role	0.0
1959	The Women from the Sea Japanese Movie, 1959, (Support Role)	Support Role	2.0
1959	Jikenkisha: Mahiro no Kyofu Japanese Movie, 1959, Ota Yoshiro (Support Role)	Ota Yoshiro Support Role	3.0
1959	The Echo of Love Japanese Movie, 1959, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.0
1959	Handgun No. 0 Japanese Movie, 1959, Wang (Support Role)	Wang Support Role	3.0
1959	JA 750 Goki Yukue Fumei Japanese Movie, 1959, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1958	Red Pier Japanese Movie, 1958, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.4
1958	Fusoku 40 Metres Japanese Movie, 1958, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1958	Subarashiki Dansei Japanese Movie, 1958, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1958	The Seasons of Love Japanese Movie, 1958, [Inn staff] (Guest Role)	[Inn staff] Guest Role	0.0
1958	Underworld Beauty Japanese Movie, 1958, [Chief] (Bit part)	[Chief] Bit part	7.0
1958	Woman with the Gun Japanese Movie, 1958, Murai (Support Role)	Murai Support Role	0.0
1958	Fangs of the Night Japanese Movie, 1958, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1957	Man Who Causes a Storm Japanese Movie, 1957, Zenzo Shima (Support Role)	Zenzo Shima Support Role	6.7
1957	Kunin no Shikeishu Japanese Movie, 1957, [Security section manager] (Bit part)	[Security section manager] Bit part	0.0
1957	Kurutta Kankei Japanese Movie, 1957, [Coal miner] (Bit part)	[Coal miner] Bit part	0.0
1957	The Sun Legend of the End of the Tokugawa Era Japanese Movie, 1957, Yunen [Monk] (Support Role)	Yunen [Monk] Support Role	7.1
1957	Shorisha Japanese Movie, 1957, Yamamoto (Support Role)	Yamamoto Support Role	8.0
1957	Jazz Musume Tanjo Japanese Movie, 1957, Gondo (Support Role)	Gondo Support Role	7.0
1957	Eight Hours Of Terror Japanese Movie, 1957, Junpei Murakoshi (Support Role)	Junpei Murakoshi Support Role	7.3
1957	The Last Assault Japanese Movie, 1957, Sergeant Ishikawa (Support Role)	Sergeant Ishikawa Support Role	0.0
1956	Ningen Gyorai Shutsugekisu Japanese Movie, 1956, (Support Role)	Support Role	2.0
1956	Chitei no Uta Japanese Movie, 1956, Katsuta Man (Support Role)	Katsuta Man Support Role	0.0
1956	Nikoyon Monogatari Japanese Movie, 1956, [Chief of Staff] (Bit part)	[Chief of Staff] Bit part	0.0
1956	The Shadow of Fear Japanese Movie, 1956, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1956	Susaki Paradise - Red Light District Japanese Movie, 1956, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.4
1956	Crazed Fruit Japanese Movie, 1956, [Fisherman] (Bit part)	[Fisherman] Bit part	7.0
1956	Hi no Tori Japanese Movie, 1956, Kuichi-san (Support Role)	Kuichi-san Support Role	0.0
1956	Love is Lost Japanese Movie, 1956, (Support Role)	Support Role	5.0
1955	The Samurai of Edo Japanese Movie, 1955, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.0
1955	Tales of Ginza Japanese Movie, 1955, [Manager of Carol] (Bit part)	[Manager of Carol] Bit part	7.2
1955	The Reunion Japanese Movie, 1955, [Secondhand shoes store proprietor] (Bit part)	[Secondhand shoes store proprietor] Bit part	0.0
1955	Vanished Glory Japanese Movie, 1955, [Old peasant] (Support Role)	[Old peasant] Support Role	0.0
1955	Millionaire and Pauper Japanese Movie, 1955, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1955	Ghost Story of Youth Japanese Movie, 1955, [Detective] (Bit part)	[Detective] Bit part	6.0
1955	Seishun Kaidan Japanese Movie, 1955, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1955	Burden of Love Japanese Movie, 1955, Takagi Saburo (Support Role)	Takagi Saburo Support Role	8.5
1955	The Body-Guard Japanese Movie, 1955, [Bartender] (Bit part)	[Bartender] Bit part	0.0
1955	Striving to Live Japanese Movie, 1955, [Section head] (Bit part)	[Section head] Bit part	0.0
1955	The Heart Japanese Movie, 1955, [Nobuchi's uncle] (Support Role)	[Nobuchi's uncle] Support Role	8.0
1954	Dorodarake no Seishun Japanese Movie, 1954, [Extra] (Bit part)	[Extra] Bit part	0.0
1954	Ai to Shi no Tanima Japanese Movie, 1954, (Support Role)	Support Role	1.0
1954	Gakusei Shinju Japanese Movie, 1954, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1954	The Golden Demon Japanese Movie, 1954, [a man] (Bit part)	[a man] Bit part	0.0
1953	Wild Geese Japanese Movie, 1953, Tasuke (Support Role)	Tasuke Support Role	6.0
1953	Older Brother, Younger Sister Japanese Movie, 1953, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.2
1953	Judai no Seiten Japanese Movie, 1953, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1952	Beauty and the Thieves Japanese Movie, 1952, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1952	Vendetta of Samurai Japanese Movie, 1952, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.6
1950	Mitsurin no Mehyo Japanese Movie, 1950, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0

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