Inoue Shobun

Name: Inoue Shobun
Native name: 井上昭文
Also Known as: Inoue Shoubun, いのうえしょうぶん
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Male
Born: August 22, 1927
Died: January 28, 2013

Inoue Shobun was a Japanese actor born in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. He graduated from Chukyo Commercial High School and was a second-term student at Haiyuza Acting School. After graduating, he co-founded the Shinginkai theater troupe and also worked with Rokugeisha and Group 71.

Inoue began his acting career with Shinginkai and later joined Nikkatsu, making his debut in 1957 with "Bakumatsu Taiyoden." He was under exclusive contract with Nikkatsu from 1961 to 1965.

He was married to actress Baba Emiko. Inoue passed away from pneumonia on January 28, 2013.

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Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
1992	Ooka Echizen Season 13 Japanese Drama, 1992, 26 eps (Ep. 18, 26) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 18, 26) Guest Role	0.0
1991	Abare Hasshu Goyotabi Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1991, 24 eps Kumazo (Ep. 18) (Guest Role)	24	Kumazo (Ep. 18) Guest Role	0.0
1990	Ooka Echizen Season 11 Japanese Drama, 1990, 26 eps (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 4) Guest Role	0.0
1989	Onihei Hankacho Japanese Drama, 1989, 26 eps (Ep. 2-18, 6-9) (Support Role)	26	(Ep. 2-18, 6-9) Support Role	2.0
1988	Sasurai Keiji Ryojo Hen Japanese Drama, 1988, 21 eps (Ep. 21) (Guest Role)	21	(Ep. 21) Guest Role	0.0
1988	Loveless Japanese Drama, 1988, 65 eps (Support Role)	65	Support Role	0.0
1988	Ooka Echizen Season 10 Japanese Drama, 1988, 27 eps (Ep. 17, 25) (Guest Role)	27	(Ep. 17, 25) Guest Role	0.0
1988	Abarenbo Shogun Season 3 Japanese Drama, 1988, 129 eps (Ep. 17, 69, 103, 119) (Guest Role)	129	(Ep. 17, 69, 103, 119) Guest Role	9.0
1987	Wakadaishou Tenka Gomen! Japanese Drama, 1987, 40 eps (Ep. 4,35) (Support Role)	40	(Ep. 4,35) Support Role	8.0
1987	Edo wo Kiru Season 7 Japanese Drama, 1987, 30 eps Sukeshichi (Ep. 5) \| Kawahara no Genhachi (Ep. 24) (Guest Role)	30	Sukeshichi (Ep. 5) \| Kawahara no Genhachi (Ep. 24) Guest Role	0.0
1985	Ooka Echizen Season 9 Japanese Drama, 1985, 26 eps (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 5) Guest Role	0.0
1984	Abare Kyuan Japanese Drama, 1984, 25 eps Kumazo (Ep. 18) (Support Role)	25	Kumazo (Ep. 18) Support Role	0.0
1983	Shin Matsudaira Ukon Japanese Drama, 1983, 22 eps Sanshuya Jinzo (Ep. 22) (Guest Role)	22	Sanshuya Jinzo (Ep. 22) Guest Role	0.0
1983	Abarenbo Shogun Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1983, 191 eps (Ep. 37, 64, 81, 99, 125, 165, 182) (Guest Role)	191	(Ep. 37, 64, 81, 99, 125, 165, 182) Guest Role	9.0
1983	Tokugawa Ieyasu Japanese Drama, 1983, 50 eps Yamagata Masakage (Support Role)	50	Yamagata Masakage Support Role	8.2
1983	Fukei-san wa Majo Japanese Drama, 1983, 12 eps (Ep. 8) (Support Role)	12	(Ep. 8) Support Role	0.0
1982	Seibu Keisatsu Part II Japanese Drama, 1982, 40 eps Hama Gentaro (Ep. 1-35) (Support Role)	40	Hama Gentaro (Ep. 1-35) Support Role	0.0
1981	Doshin Akatsuki Rannosuke Japanese Drama, 1981, 45 eps (Ep. 24) (Guest Role)	45	(Ep. 24) Guest Role	0.0
1981	Mito Komon Season 12 Japanese Drama, 1981, 27 eps (Ep. 10, 17) (Guest Role)	27	(Ep. 10, 17) Guest Role	0.0
1981	Edo o Kiru 6 Japanese Drama, 1981, 28 eps Senzo (Ep. 21) (Support Role)	28	Senzo (Ep. 21) Support Role	4.0
1980	Onihei Hankacho Japanese Drama, 1980, 27 eps (Ep. 25) (Guest Role)	27	(Ep. 25) Guest Role	2.0
1980	Kage no Gundan Japanese Drama, 1980, 27 eps (Ep. 9) (Support Role)	27	(Ep. 9) Support Role	7.9
1980	Daisousasen Japanese Drama, 1980, 30 eps (Ep. 9,42) (Support Role)	30	(Ep. 9,42) Support Role	7.0
1979	Edo no Gekito Japanese Drama, 1979, 26 eps (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 5) Guest Role	0.0
1978	Ooka Echizen Season 5 Japanese Drama, 1978, 26 eps (Ep. 25) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 25) Guest Role	0.0
1978	Watashi wa Umi Japanese Drama, 1978, 153 eps Kawamura Kiichi (Support Role)	153	Kawamura Kiichi Support Role	8.0
1978	Abarenbo Shogun Japanese Drama, 1978, 207 eps (Ep. 4, 74, 112, 122, 146, 163, 192, 203) (Support Role)	207	(Ep. 4, 74, 112, 122, 146, 163, 192, 203) Support Role	7.6
1977	Shingo Torimonocho Japanese Drama, 1977, 196 eps (Ep. 14, 64, 146, 156) (Guest Role)	196	(Ep. 14, 64, 146, 156) Guest Role	2.0
1977	Ningyo Sashichi Torimonocho Japanese Drama, 1977, 34 eps (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)	34	(Ep. 16) Guest Role	0.0
1977	Edo wo Kiru 3 Japanese Drama, 1977, 26 eps Rokusuke (Ep. 8) (Support Role)	26	Rokusuke (Ep. 8) Support Role	7.0
1977	Kashin Japanese Drama, 1977, 52 eps Gentaro Dairaku (Support Role)	52	Gentaro Dairaku Support Role	5.0
1976	Fufu Tabi Nikki: Saraba Ronin Japanese Drama, 1976, 25 eps (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	25	(Ep. 4) Guest Role	0.0
1975	Seigi no Symbol: Condorman Japanese Drama, 1975, 24 eps Taba [Old man] (Support Role)	24	Taba [Old man] Support Role	7.4
1975	Hissatsu Hitchu Shigotoya Kagyo Japanese Drama, 1975, 26 eps Oyama Einoshin (Ep. 19) (Support Role)	26	Oyama Einoshin (Ep. 19) Support Role	8.0
1974	Zatoichi Monogatari Japanese Drama, 1974, 26 eps Gonzo Annaka (Ep. 12) (Support Role)	26	Gonzo Annaka (Ep. 12) Support Role	7.5
1973	Kozure Okami Japanese Drama, 1973, 27 eps Kutsuki Junai (Ep. 15) (Guest Role)	27	Kutsuki Junai (Ep. 15) Guest Role	6.9
1973	Mito Komon Season 4 Japanese Drama, 1973, 35 eps (Ep. 23) (Guest Role)	35	(Ep. 23) Guest Role	6.0
1972	Red Beard Japanese Drama, 1972, 49 eps (Ep. 28) (Support Role)	49	(Ep. 28) Support Role	0.0
1972	Warrior of Love Rainbowman Japanese Drama, 1972, 52 eps Daiba Datta (Support Role)	52	Daiba Datta Support Role	7.6
1972	Mama wa Rival Japanese Drama, 1972, 52 eps (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)	52	(Ep. 12) Guest Role	0.0
1971	Ningyo Sashichi Torimonochou Japanese Drama, 1971, 26 eps Hirai Gen (Ep. 16) (Support Role)	26	Hirai Gen (Ep. 16) Support Role	0.0
1971	Haru no Sakamichi Japanese Drama, 1971, 52 eps Kawai Takeshi (Support Role)	52	Kawai Takeshi Support Role	6.0
1969	Onihei Hankacho Japanese Drama, 1969, 65 eps Ogawaya Umekichi (Ep. 6) \| Kiri no Shichiro (Ep. 19-20) (Guest Role)	65	Ogawaya Umekichi (Ep. 6) \| Kiri no Shichiro (Ep. 19-20) Guest Role	0.0
1969	Ten to Chi to Japanese Drama, 1969, 52 eps Gozaemon Tomita (Support Role)	52	Gozaemon Tomita Support Role	8.0
1968	Fuji Santaro Japanese Drama, 1968, 39 eps (Ep. 9) (Support Role)	39	(Ep. 9) Support Role	0.0
1968	Ashita koso Japanese Drama, 1968, 315 eps Hanayama Goro (Support Role)	315	Hanayama Goro Support Role	8.0
1966	Aru Yuki no Kiroku Japanese Drama, 1966, 34 eps (Support Role)	34	Support Role	0.0
1966	Ohanahan Japanese Drama, 1966, 310 eps (Support Role)	310	Support Role	5.0
1966	Minamoto no Yoshitsune Japanese Drama, 1966, 52 eps Ecchu Jiro / Lieutenant Moritsugu (Support Role)	52	Ecchu Jiro / Lieutenant Moritsugu Support Role	6.0
1965	Taikoki Japanese Drama, 1965, 52 eps Date Masamune (Support Role)	52	Date Masamune Support Role	1.0
1957	Koko ni Hito Ari Japanese Drama, 1957, 176 eps (Ep. 64, 91) (Guest Role)	176	(Ep. 64, 91) Guest Role	0.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2001	All About Our House Japanese Movie, 2001, Yagida [Paint shop owner] (Support Role)	Yagida [Paint shop owner] Support Role	6.8
1984	My Dear Days Japanese Movie, 1984, Yamanouchi Kazuo (Support Role)	Yamanouchi Kazuo Support Role	0.0
1976	Tenpo Suikoden Ohara Yugaku Japanese Movie, 1976, Eisuke (Support Role)	Eisuke Support Role	0.0
1976	Eden no Umi Japanese Movie, 1976, Mr. Kuroki (Support Role)	Mr. Kuroki Support Role	6.6
1975	Truck Rascals: No One Can Stop Me Japanese Movie, 1975, (Unknown)	Unknown	7.0
1972	The Fearless Avenger Japanese Movie, 1972, Chogoro Kaiun (Support Role)	Chogoro Kaiun Support Role	6.8
1972	The Trail of Blood Japanese Movie, 1972, (Unknown)	Unknown	7.0
1969	Shikaku retsuden Japanese Movie, 1969, Futen no Ginji (Support Role)	Futen no Ginji Support Role	4.0
1968	Zatoichi and the Fugitives Japanese Movie, 1968, Kumeji (Support Role)	Kumeji Support Role	7.4
1968	Arashi no Hatashiji Japanese Movie, 1968, [Tajima soldier] (Support Role)	[Tajima soldier] Support Role	0.0
1966	The Three Enemies Japanese Movie, 1966, Marui Yaksha (Support Role)	Marui Yaksha Support Role	6.9
1965	Sword of the Beast Japanese Movie, 1965, Araiwa (Support Role)	Araiwa Support Role	7.4
1965	The Symbol of a Man: The Rule for a Vagabond Japanese Movie, 1965, Risuke (Support Role)	Risuke Support Role	7.0
1964	Sunset Hill Japanese Movie, 1964, Kira (Support Role)	Kira Support Role	0.0
1964	The Long Death Japanese Movie, 1964, Agata (Support Role)	Agata Support Role	0.0
1964	Cruel Gun Story Japanese Movie, 1964, Okada (Support Role)	Okada Support Role	7.1
1963	Zoku Otoko no Monsho Japanese Movie, 1963, [Old priest] (Bit part)	[Old priest] Bit part	0.0
1963	The Dancing Girl of Izu Japanese Movie, 1963, [Paper shop owner] (Bit part)	[Paper shop owner] Bit part	0.0
1963	Akai ka to Rokudenashi Japanese Movie, 1963, Keisuke (Support Role)	Keisuke Support Role	4.0
1963	Yoru no Kunsho Japanese Movie, 1963, Detective Kuniyoshi (Support Role)	Detective Kuniyoshi Support Role	0.0
1963	Akumyo Takaki Rokudenashi Japanese Movie, 1963, Inspector Matsumoto (Support Role)	Inspector Matsumoto Support Role	6.0
1963	Beyond the Green Hills Japanese Movie, 1963, Okamoto (Support Role)	Okamoto Support Role	0.0
1962	A Man with a Dragon Tattoo Japanese Movie, 1962, Hirao Kakusuke (Support Role)	Hirao Kakusuke Support Role	0.0
1962	Danger Pays Japanese Movie, 1962, Masa (Support Role)	Masa Support Role	5.0
1962	Chase the Murderer Japanese Movie, 1962, Mukai (Support Role)	Mukai Support Role	0.0
1962	Wakai Hito Japanese Movie, 1962, Hatanaka Noboru (Support Role)	Hatanaka Noboru Support Role	8.0
1962	The Zero Fighter Japanese Movie, 1962, Taki Genji (Support Role)	Taki Genji Support Role	6.0
1962	A Rampage Full of Dreams Japanese Movie, 1962, Banco (Support Role)	Banco Support Role	6.0
1962	Love in Ginza Japanese Movie, 1962, [Policeman] (Bit part)	[Policeman] Bit part	6.0
1962	Otoko to Otoko no Ikiru Machi Japanese Movie, 1962, Okano (Support Role)	Okano Support Role	0.0
1962	I Hate But Love Japanese Movie, 1962, [Man] (Support Role)	[Man] Support Role	6.9
1961	Storm Over Arabia Japanese Movie, 1961, Masa (Support Role)	Masa Support Role	0.0
1961	Pursuit Japanese Movie, 1961, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1961	Never Admit Defeat Japanese Movie, 1961, Murakami (Support Role)	Murakami Support Role	0.0
1961	Gambler at Sea Japanese Movie, 1961, Kenjiro (Support Role)	Kenjiro Support Role	2.0
1961	The Matsukawa Incident Japanese Movie, 1961, Detective Honma (Bit part)	Detective Honma Bit part	0.0
1961	The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer Japanese Movie, 1961, (Unknown)	Unknown	8.2
1959	The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Japanese Movie, 1959, Akaboshi (Support Role)	Akaboshi Support Role	8.0
1959	Kiku to Isamu Japanese Movie, 1959, (Unknown)	Unknown	8.1
1958	His Scarlet Cloak Japanese Movie, 1958, Fujita [Servant of the daikan] (Support Role)	Fujita [Servant of the daikan] Support Role	0.0
1957	The Sun Legend of the End of the Tokugawa Era Japanese Movie, 1957, Genta [Pallbearer] (Support Role)	Genta [Pallbearer] Support Role	7.1
1957	Throne of Blood Japanese Movie, 1957, (Unknown)	Unknown	7.8
1956	Typhoon Sodoki Japanese Movie, 1956, Denji (Support Role)	Denji Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
1994	Kansatsui Muro Akiko 15: Yakusatsu Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps Manya Sentaro [President of Yorozuya Finance] (Guest Role)	1	Manya Sentaro [President of Yorozuya Finance] Guest Role	0.0
1991	Takahashi Hideki no Sencho Series 4 Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps Ito [Detective] (Guest Role)	1	Ito [Detective] Guest Role	2.0
1989	Mikkai no Yado 5 Japanese Special, 1989, 1 eps (Guest Role)	1	Guest Role	0.0
1989	Kansatsui Muro Akiko 7 Japanese Special, 1989, 1 eps Kanazawa [Urawa Jiei Hospital chief doctor] (Guest Role)	1	Kanazawa [Urawa Jiei Hospital chief doctor] Guest Role	0.0
1985	Chushingura Japanese Special, 1985, 2 eps (Guest Role)	2	Guest Role	0.0
1983	Dansen Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0
1982	Keiryutsuri Series 2 Japanese Special, 1982, 1 eps Master Kagomasa [Biku craftsman] (Guest Role)	1	Master Kagomasa [Biku craftsman] Guest Role	0.0
1958	Kikyo no Yume Japanese Special, 1958, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0
1953	Sannin no Tabiyakusha to Daikan-sama Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps (Unknown)	1	Unknown	0.0

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