Chishū Ryū
Chishū Ryū

Chishū Ryū

Actor
May 13, 1904 - March 16, 1993
Tachibana, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
310 credits

Discover Chishū Ryū, acclaimed actor known for Tokyo Story, Dreams. A career spanning over 69 years. Explore the complete filmography and find where to stream the best work.

About Chishū Ryū

Also known as:笠 智衆Chishû RyûRyu Chishu

Chishū Ryū is a renowned actor born in Tachibana, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, with 310 credits to their name.

Chishu Ryu (May 13, 1904 in Kumamoto, Japan – March 16, 1993 in Yokohama, Japan) was a famous Japanese film actor, a favourite of the director Yasujiro Ozu. From 1928 to 1992 he appeared in at least 155 films, including Ozu's Tokyo Story (1953) and Yoshitaro Nomura's Castle of Sand (1974). From 1969 until his death, Ryu became familiar to a new generation as the curmudgeonly but benevol...

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Complete Filmography

310 credits

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Portfolio Overview

Chishū Ryū has contributed to 310 unique projects, with an average rating of 7.6/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.

Career Timeline

A career spanning 1928 to 1997 (69 years), in which Chishū Ryū built a legendary body of work.

Primary Expertise

Known primarily for actor. Chishū Ryū works mostly on screen: 299 films and 11 TV titles.

Current Popularity

Chishū Ryū has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 1.3.

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Which titles feature work by Chishū Ryū?

Chishū Ryū has contributed to acclaimed titles including Tokyo Story, Dreams, Late Spring and more. That is 310 credits in total. Primary field: actor.

Chishū Ryū — what are they known for?

Primary field: actor. The highest-rated titles are Tokyo Story, Dreams. The career now spans over 69 years.

How many titles does Chishū Ryū have?

Credited on 299 films and 11 TV titles. 310 screen credits in total.

Chishū Ryū — what are the latest titles?

Chishū Ryū is still working. The full filmography above shows the latest and upcoming projects.

Where can I watch titles with Chishū Ryū?

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Chishū Ryū — Tokyo Story
Chishū Ryū — Dreams
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