Masao Kusakari

Kusakari Masao

  • Name: Kusakari Masao
  • Native name: 草刈正雄
  • Also Known as: くさかり まさお
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: September 5, 1952
  • Age: 72
Kusakari Masao is a Japanese actor and model. He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture (on the Southern island of Kyushu) to a Japanese mother and an American father who died in the Korean War. Considered stunningly good-looking, his debut into the public eye began when he became a model for the Shiseido Cosmetics Company in the early 1970s. From the late 1970s to the early 1980s, Kusakari was one of the most popular actors in Japan.

He joined the Toho film company and his career as a screen actor started in 1974. Kusakari won Elan d'Or Awards in 1975.

He won popularity through his role in Sanada Maru in 2016. In 2017, Kusakari won Best Supporting Actor of 10th Tokyo Drama Awards for his role in Sanada Maru.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Shojiki Fudosan Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Tosaka Toshiro (Support Role)
10
Tosaka Toshiro
Support Role
7.7
2023 Tantei Romance
Japanese Drama, 2023, 4 eps
Shirai Saburo (Support Role)
4
Shirai Saburo
Support Role
7.5
2022 Hitotsubashi Kiriko no Hanzai Nikki
Japanese Drama, 2022, 5 eps
Mikasa Takashi (Support Role)
5
Mikasa Takashi
Support Role
7.8
2022 Shojiki Fudosan
Japanese Drama, 2022, 10 eps
Tosaka Toshiro (Support Role)
10
Support Role
7.6
2021 SDGs Mini Drama
Japanese Drama, 2021, 14 eps
(Ep. 3) (Main Role)
14
(Ep. 3)
Main Role
7.3
2021 Ojisama to Neko
Japanese Drama, 2021, 12 eps
Kanda Fuyuki (Main Role)
12
Kanda Fuyuki
Main Role
8.0
2020 Okane no Kireme ga Koi no Hajimari
Japanese Drama, 2020, 4 eps
Saruwatari Tomihiko [Keita's father] (Support Role)
4
Saruwatari Tomihiko [Keita's father]
Support Role
7.6
2020 Operation Z
Japanese Drama, 2020, 6 eps
Ejima Takamori (Main Role)
6
Ejima Takamori
Main Role
6.9
2019 Natsuzora
Japanese Drama, 2019, 156 eps
Shibata Taiju [Natsu's foster grandfather / Owner of "Shibata Farm"] (Support Role)
156
Shibata Taiju [Natsu's foster grandfather / Owner of "Shibata Farm"]
Support Role
8.1
2019 Innocence: Enzai Bengoshi
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Kurokawa Shin [Deputy prosecutor of Japan's supreme prosecutor office] (Support Role)
10
Kurokawa Shin [Deputy prosecutor of Japan's supreme prosecutor office]
Support Role
7.7
2019 Monroe ga Shinda hi
Japanese Drama, 2019, 4 eps
4
Main Role
6.0
2018 Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi! 2
Japanese Drama, 2018, 7 eps
Matsudaira (Main Role)
7
Matsudaira
Main Role
7.4
2017 Doctor X Season 5
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Uchikanda Kagenobu (Support Role)
10
Uchikanda Kagenobu
Support Role
8.3
2017 Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!
Japanese Drama, 2017, 8 eps
Matsudaira (Support Role)
8
Matsudaira
Support Role
7.4
2016 Sanadamaru
Japanese Drama, 2016, 50 eps
Sanada Masayuki (Support Role)
50
Sanada Masayuki
Support Role
7.9
2015 Tamio
Japanese Drama, 2015, 8 eps
Kuramoto Shiro (Support Role)
8
Kuramoto Shiro
Support Role
7.8
2015 Bijo to Danshi
Japanese Drama, 2015, 20 eps
Madarame Haruhiko (Support Role)
20
Madarame Haruhiko
Support Role
7.4
2014 Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu
Japanese Drama, 2014, 9 eps
Gohara Masanao (Support Role)
9
Gohara Masanao
Support Role
7.6
2013 Meoto Zenzai
Japanese Drama, 2013, 4 eps
Soraku (Support Role)
4
Soraku
Support Role
6.8
2012 Priceless
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Hirose Ryoichi (Ep. 4-10) (Guest Role)
10
Hirose Ryoichi (Ep. 4-10)
Guest Role
7.8
2012 Hakuouki
Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps
Chisaka (Support Role)
11
Chisaka
Support Role
6.7
2012 Kaeru no Oujo-sama
Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps
Pete Sato (Ep. 1, 5, 10) (Guest Role)
11
Pete Sato (Ep. 1, 5, 10)
Guest Role
7.3
2012 Renai Neet
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Nakazato Keigo (Guest Role)
10
Nakazato Keigo
Guest Role
7.0
2011 Gou - Himetachi no Sengoku
Japanese Drama, 2011, 46 eps
Honda Masanobu (Support Role)
46
Honda Masanobu
Support Role
7.7
2009 Saka no Ue no Kumo
Japanese Drama, 2009, 13 eps
Vice Admiral Kato Tomosaburo [Chief of Staff of the Second Fleet] (Support Role)
13
Vice Admiral Kato Tomosaburo [Chief of Staff of the Second Fleet]
Support Role
7.8
2009 ROMES
Japanese Drama, 2009, 9 eps
Tadanao Kanno (Support Role)
9
Tadanao Kanno
Support Role
7.1
2009 Atashinchi no Danshi
Japanese Drama, 2009, 11 eps
Ohkura Shinzo [Company president] (Support Role)
11
Ohkura Shinzo [Company president]
Support Role
7.7
2009 Kiina
Japanese Drama, 2009, 9 eps
Mitarai Shuji (Support Role)
9
Mitarai Shuji
Support Role
7.3
2008 Monster Parent
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Shiroyama Kotaro [Lawyer] (Support Role)
11
Shiroyama Kotaro [Lawyer]
Support Role
7.2
2008 Tokyo Shojo
Japanese Drama, 2008, 52 eps
Ijuin Shu (Support Role)
52
Ijuin Shu
Support Role
7.3
2008 Atsu Hime
Japanese Drama, 2008, 50 eps
Abe Masahiro (Support Role)
50
Abe Masahiro
Support Role
7.8
2007 Keitai Deka Zenigata Kai
Japanese Drama, 2007, 13 eps
Takamura Teppei (Support Role)
13
Takamura Teppei
Support Role
7.4
2007 Jodan ja nai!
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Hirose Sohei (Ep. 1-5, 10, 11) (Support Role)
11
Hirose Sohei (Ep. 1-5, 10, 11)
Support Role
6.7
2006 Anna-san no Omame
Japanese Drama, 2006, 10 eps
Momoyama Ryuichiro (Support Role)
10
Momoyama Ryuichiro
Support Role
6.1
2006 Keitai Deka Zenigata Rai Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2006, 14 eps
(Main Role)
14
Main Role
0.0
2005 Yoshitsune
Japanese Drama, 2005, 49 eps
Taira Tomoyasu (Support Role)
49
Taira Tomoyasu
Support Role
7.7
2004 Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy
Japanese Drama, 2004, 26 eps
Watarai Kakunoshin (Support Role)
26
Watarai Kakunoshin
Support Role
7.4
2003 Aisuru Tame ni Aisaretai
Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps
Hasumi Koichiro (Support Role)
10
Hasumi Koichiro
Support Role
5.9
2003 Dobutsu no Oisha-san
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
Professor Sugawara (Main Role)
11
Main Role
9.0
2003 Madam Mari
Japanese Drama, 2003, 12 eps
Morita Zennosuke (Support Role)
12
Morita Zennosuke
Support Role
2.0
2003 Onyado Kawasemi
Japanese Drama, 2003, 8 eps
(Support Role)
8
Support Role
6.0
2002 Tsuhan-Man
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Teraoka Yusuke (Support Role)
11
Teraoka Yusuke
Support Role
7.1
2002 Esper Mami
Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps
Sakura Juro [Mami's father] (Support Role)
12
Sakura Juro [Mami's father]
Support Role
0.0
2000 Mona Lisa no Hohoemi
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Orihara Shojiro [Chizuru's father] (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)
11
Orihara Shojiro [Chizuru's father] (Ep. 7)
Guest Role
7.5
1999 Kawaii Dake ja Dame Kashira?
Japanese Drama, 1999, 10 eps
Kosaka Michihiiko (Support Role)
10
Kosaka Michihiiko
Support Role
0.0
1997 Mori Motonari
Japanese Drama, 1997, 50 eps
Katsura Hirozumi (Support Role)
50
Katsura Hirozumi
Support Role
7.6
1996 Iguana no Musume
Japanese Drama, 1996, 11 eps
Aoshima Masanori (Support Role)
11
Aoshima Masanori
Support Role
6.8
1996 Furuhata Ninzaburo Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1996, 10 eps
Inuiken Ichiro (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)
10
Inuiken Ichiro (Ep. 16)
Guest Role
8.1
1995 Hashiran ka!
Japanese Drama, 1995, 151 eps
Okamura Shigeru (Support Role)
151
Okamura Shigeru
Support Role
10.0
1994 Good Mourning
Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps
Amano Kenichi (Guest Role)
11
Amano Kenichi
Guest Role
5.0
1994 Hana no Ran
Japanese Drama, 1994, 37 eps
(Support Role)
37
Support Role
7.4
1994 Minami-kun no Koibito
Japanese Drama, 1994, 10 eps
Shintaro [Chiyomi's father] (Support Role)
10
Shintaro [Chiyomi's father]
Support Role
7.1
1990 Kimochi ii Koi Shitai
Japanese Drama, 1990, 13 eps
Tatsuhiko Akiyama (Support Role)
13
Tatsuhiko Akiyama
Support Role
2.0
1988 Tonari no Mibojin to Okashina Futari
Japanese Drama, 1988, 5 eps
(Support Role)
5
Support Role
5.0
1985 Sanada Taiheiki
Japanese Drama, 1985, 45 eps
Sanada Yukimura (Main Role)
45
Main Role
8.0
1981 Pro Hunter
Japanese Drama, 1981, 25 eps
Tatsuzaki Shunsuke (Main Role)
25
Main Role
0.0
1979 Nihon Gankutsuou
Japanese Drama, 1979, 23 eps
Aoi Tsukinosuke (Main Role)
23
Main Role
6.0
1977 Karei Naru Keiji
Japanese Drama, 1977, 32 eps
(Main Role)
32
Main Role
3.0
1976 Really
Japanese Drama, 1976, 31 eps
Hamakawa Minamidaira (Support Role)
31
Hamakawa Minamidaira
Support Role
7.0
1976 Kaze to Kumo to Niji to
Japanese Drama, 1976, 52 eps
(Support Role)
52
Support Role
8.5
1973 Triple Sousasen
Japanese Drama, 1973, 12 eps
Mizuki (Support Role)
12
Mizuki
Support Role
0.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2024 Kingdom 4
Japanese Movie, 2024,
(Support Role)
Support Role
8.2
2022 Dreaming of the Meridian Arc
Japanese Movie, 2022,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.7
2019 Hit Me Anyone One More Time
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Tsurumaru Daigo [Chief Cabinet Secretary] (Support Role)
Tsurumaru Daigo [Chief Cabinet Secretary]
Support Role
7.4
2018 Taiso Shiyou Yo
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Sano Michitaro (Main Role)
Main Role
7.1
2013 Recipes of Diet Diaries
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Tanida Unosuke (Support Role)
Tanida Unosuke
Support Role
7.0
2012 Casting Blossoms to the Sky
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Hanagata Juzaburo (Support Role)
Hanagata Juzaburo
Support Role
7.9
2012 Atsuhime Number 1
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Fujiyama Eiji (Support Role)
Fujiyama Eiji
Support Role
7.0
2007 0093: Jooheika no Kusakari Masao
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Kusakari Masao (Main Role)
Main Role
6.0
2006 Mobile Detective: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Takamura Ippei (Support Role)
Takamura Ippei
Support Role
6.7
2006 Black Kiss
Japanese Movie, 2006,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.3
2004 Ultraman: The Next
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Manjome (Support Role)
Manjome
Support Role
7.4
1999 Hakuchi: The Innocent
Japanese Movie, 1999,
Kogarashi (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
1995 August in the Water
Japanese Movie, 1995,
[Dolphin instructor] (Support Role)
[Dolphin instructor]
Support Role
7.3
1993 Beautiful Weapon
Japanese Movie, 1993,
Kenji Sakagami (Unknown)
Kenji Sakagami
Unknown
6.1
1993 Kuma-Chan
Japanese Movie, 1993,
Ishimuro Akio (Main Role)
Ishimuro Akio
Main Role
6.0
1993 Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2
Japanese Movie, 1993,
Takaaki Nogi (Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1990 Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
Japanese Movie, 1990,
Adachi Satoru (Main Role)
Adachi Satoru
Main Role
6.5
1989 The Enchantment
Japanese Movie, 1989,
Tonomura Kazuhiko (Main Role)
Tonomura Kazuhiko
Main Role
7.3
1989 The Glass Cape
Japanese Movie, 1989,
[Matasaburo's father / Karin's father] (Support Role)
[Matasaburo's father / Karin's father]
Support Role
6.0
1987 Guys Who Never Learn Part 2
Japanese Movie, 1987,
(Unknown)
Unknown
4.0
1984 Wangan Douro
Japanese Movie, 1984,
Sugimoto Kensuke (Main Role)
Sugimoto Kensuke
Main Role
2.0
1981 Why Not?
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Itoman (Support Role)
Itoman
Support Role
7.8
1980 Virus
Japanese Movie, 1980,
Dr. Shûzô Yoshizumi (Main Role)
Dr. Shûzô Yoshizumi
Main Role
7.3
1979 The House of Hanging
Japanese Movie, 1979,
Hinatsu Mitsutaro (Main Role)
Hinatsu Mitsutaro
Main Role
7.1
1978 The Phoenix
Japanese Movie, 1978,
Yumihiko (Support Role)
Yumihiko
Support Role
7.3
1976 Brother And Sister
Japanese Movie, 1976,
Inokichi (Main Role)
Inokichi
Main Role
9.0
1975 Go for It Young Guy!
Japanese Movie, 1975,
Umeno Shozo (Main Role)
Umeno Shozo
Main Role
0.0
1975 Invitation of Lust
Japanese Movie, 1975,
Hirobe (Main Role)
Hirobe
Main Role
0.0
1974 ESPY
Japanese Movie, 1974,
Miki Jiro (Main Role)
Main Role
6.5
1974 Okita Soji
Japanese Movie, 1974,
Okita Soji (Main Role)
Okita Soji
Main Role
2.0
1974 Kandagawa
Japanese Movie, 1974,
Kamijo Makoto (Main Role)
Kamijo Makoto
Main Role
0.0
1974 Himiko
Japanese Movie, 1974,
Takehiko (Main Role)
Main Role
6.6
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Shojiki Fudosan Special
Japanese Special, 2024, 1 eps
Tosaka Toshiro (Support Role)
1
Tosaka Toshiro
Support Role
7.5
2018 68-Year-Old New Employee
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Niimoto Kazuo (Main Role)
1
Niimoto Kazuo
Main Role
7.7
2017 Saijo no Meii 2017
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Yoshitomu Tezuka (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.6
2017 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 12: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Oyamada Yusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yusaku
Support Role
0.0
2016 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 11: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Oyamada Yusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yusaku
Support Role
1.0
2015 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 10: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Oyamada Yusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yusaku
Support Role
6.0
2015 Keisei Saimin no Otoko - Kobayashi Ichizou
Japanese Special, 2015, 2 eps
Takahashi Yoshio (Support Role)
2
Takahashi Yoshio
Support Role
6.0
2015 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 9: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Oyamada Yusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yusaku
Support Role
0.0
2015 Jouryuu Kaikyuu - Fukumaru Hyakkaten Gaishoubu
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Hatori Shiro (Support Role)
1
Hatori Shiro
Support Role
7.5
2014 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 8: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Oyamada Yusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yusaku
Support Role
6.0
2013 Cameraman Aiichiro no Meikyu Suiri
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Ichinose Junichi (Support Role)
1
Ichinose Junichi
Support Role
0.0
2013 Dakishimetai! Forever
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Seto Kyoichiro (Support Role)
1
Seto Kyoichiro
Support Role
0.0
2013 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 7: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Oyamada Yusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yusaku
Support Role
5.0
2012 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 6: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Oyamada Yusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yusaku
Support Role
6.0
2011 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 5: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Oyamada Yusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yusaku
Support Role
2.0
2011 Kudo Shinichi e no Chousenjou - Kaichou Densetsu no Nazo
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Wakura Isami [Chairman of Wakura Restaurant Chain] (Support Role)
1
Wakura Isami [Chairman of Wakura Restaurant Chain]
Support Role
7.5
2010 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 4: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Oyamada Yusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yusaku
Support Role
0.0
2010 Daibutsu Kaigen
Japanese Special, 2010, 2 eps
(Support Role)
2
Support Role
6.0
2010 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 3: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Oyamada Yuusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yuusaku
Support Role
0.0
2009 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 2: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Oyamada Yuusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yuusaku
Support Role
0.0
2008 The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Oyamada Yuusaku (Support Role)
1
Oyamada Yuusaku
Support Role
2.0
2004 Keibuho Tsukuda Jiro 19: Tsuma no Himitsu
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Nakamura Hiroshi (Guest Role)
1
Nakamura Hiroshi
Guest Role
0.0
2002 Kanazawa Noto Satsujin Shuyu
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Kakiuchi Yoshihiko (Main Role)
1
Kakiuchi Yoshihiko
Main Role
0.0
2000 Yamamura Misa Suspense: The Kyoto Kibune River Murder Case
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
Sugishita Akio [Aoba Electric employee] (Guest Role)
1
Sugishita Akio [Aoba Electric employee]
Guest Role
0.0
1995 Minami-kun no Koibito Special: Another Final Chapter
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Shintaro [Chiyomi's father] (Support Role)
1
Shintaro [Chiyomi's father]
Support Role
7.6
1992 Ai Futatabi
Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps
(Main Role)
1
Main Role
0.0
1988 Romantic Kaido
Japanese Special, 1988, 1 eps
(Main Role)
1
Main Role
6.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2010 Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 336) (Guest)
460
(Ep. 336)
Guest
8.4
2008 Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 374) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 374)
Guest
8.2
Articles
2017 Tokyo Drama Awards Winners
News - Jan 18, 2018

Take a look at the winners of the International Drama Festival held in TOKYO 2017!

Kusakari Masao

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  • First Name: Masao
  • Family Name: Kusakari
  • Native name: 草刈正雄
  • Also Known as: くさかり まさお
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: September 5, 1952
  • Age: 72

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