Kinnosuke Yorozuya

Yorozuya Kinnosuke

  • Name: Yorozuya Kinnosuke
  • Native name: 萬屋錦之介
  • Also Known as: よろずや きんのすけ, 中村錦之助, なかむら きんのすけ, Nakamura Kinnosuke, Ogawa Kinnichi, 小川 錦一
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: November 20, 1932
  • Died: March 10, 1997
Yorozuya Kinnosuke was a Japanese kabuki actor. Born Ogawa Kinichi, son of kabuki actor Nakamura Tokizo III, he entered kabuki and became the first in the kabuki tradition to take the name Nakamura Kinnosuke. He took on his guild name Yorozuya as his surname in 1971.

In addition to his kabuki activity, Kinnosuke had an extensive film career. A specialist in jidaigeki, Kinnosuke appeared in more than 140 films. These include a 1957 Mito Kōmon and a 1961 appearance as the title character in the Toei Company's Miyamoto Musashi series (a role he reprised in 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1965, and again in 1971). A versatile actor, he has played as many as seven characters in a single film. In various productions of Chushingura, he also portrayed Oyamada Shozaemon (1956), Asano Naganori (1959), Wakisaka Awaji no Kami (1961), and Oishi Yoshio (1978). Other appearances include Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1957, 1958, 1962), Tokugawa Iemitsu (1958), Oda Nobunaga (1965), Takeda Shingen (1969), Sakamoto Ryoma (1970), Matsudaira Katamori (1980), and Oda Yurakusai (1989).

Kinnosuke portrayed Yagyu Munenori multiple times, first on television as the star of the year-long 1971 NHK Taiga drama Haru no Sakamichi, then on the Big Screen in the 1978 film Shogun's Samurai. His next appearance as Munenori was in a 13 episode TV production entitled Yagyu Shinkage-ryu which aired in 1982. His final appearance as Munenori was in 4 of 5 Yagyu Bugeicho TV movies that aired between 1990 and 1992. From 1973 to 1976, he played Ogami Itto, the Lone Wolf in the NTV series Kozure Okami based on the manga Lone Wolf and Cub. A late-career role was Yamana Sozen in the Taiga drama Hana no Ran.

Kinnosuke's younger brother Nakamura Katsuo and nephew Nakamura Shido II are currently active in kabuki, television, and film.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
1994 Hana no Ran
Japanese Drama, 1994, 37 eps
(Support Role)
37
Support Role
7.4
1987 Zenigata Heiji
Japanese Drama, 1987, 37 eps
Sasano Yasaburo (Support Role)
37
Sasano Yasaburo
Support Role
1.0
1986 Musashibo Benkei
Japanese Drama, 1986, 32 eps
Fujiwara Hidehira (Unknown)
32
Fujiwara Hidehira
Unknown
0.0
1982 Yagyuu Shinkageryu
Japanese Drama, 1982, 13 eps
Yagyuu Munenori (Main Role)
13
Yagyuu Munenori
Main Role
0.0
1981 Sorekara no Musashi
Japanese Drama, 1981, 13 eps
Miyamoto Musashi (Unknown)
13
Miyamoto Musashi
Unknown
0.0
1980 Onihei Hankacho
Japanese Drama, 1980, 27 eps
Hasegawa Heizo (Main Role)
27
Hasegawa Heizo
Main Role
2.0
1979 Akoroshi
Japanese Drama, 1979, 36 eps
Oishi Kuranosuke (Main Role)
36
Oishi Kuranosuke
Main Role
0.0
1978 Yabure Shinkurou
Japanese Drama, 1978, 25 eps
Shinkuro (Unknown)
25
Shinkuro
Unknown
9.0
1978 Yagyuu Ichizoku no Inbo
Japanese Drama, 1978, 39 eps
Tokugawa Yoshinao (Unknown)
39
Tokugawa Yoshinao
Unknown
8.1
1977 Yabure Bugyo
Japanese Drama, 1977, 39 eps
Hayami Ukon (Unknown)
39
Hayami Ukon
Unknown
0.0
1976 Kozure Okami 3
Japanese Drama, 1976, 26 eps
Itto Ogami (Main Role)
26
Itto Ogami
Main Role
8.0
1975 Nagasaki Hankacho
Japanese Drama, 1975, 26 eps
Hiramatsu Chushiro (Unknown)
26
Hiramatsu Chushiro
Unknown
0.0
1974 Yaburegasa Toshu Akunin Gari
Japanese Drama, 1974, 131 eps
Kanogatana Fune (Main Role)
131
Kanogatana Fune
Main Role
4.0
1974 Kozure Okami 2
Japanese Drama, 1974, 26 eps
Itto Ogami (Main Role)
26
Itto Ogami
Main Role
7.5
1973 Kozure Okami
Japanese Drama, 1973, 27 eps
Itto Ogami (Main Role)
27
Itto Ogami
Main Role
6.9
1972 Sasurai no Okami
Japanese Drama, 1972, 26 eps
Hayami Ryunoshin (Main Role)
26
Hayami Ryunoshin
Main Role
0.0
1971 Dai Chushingura
Japanese Drama, 1971, 52 eps
Wakisaka Yasuteru (Unknown)
52
Wakisaka Yasuteru
Unknown
9.0
1971 Haru no Sakamichi
Japanese Drama, 1971, 52 eps
Nagyu Unemori (Unknown)
52
Nagyu Unemori
Unknown
6.0
1969 Ten to Chi to
Japanese Drama, 1969, 52 eps
Nagao Kihei (Support Role)
52
Nagao Kihei
Support Role
8.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1989 Death of a Tea Master
Japanese Movie, 1989,
Oda Urakusai (Support Role)
Oda Urakusai
Support Role
7.5
1985 The Last True Yakuza
Japanese Movie, 1985,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.0
1981 Shikake Hito Baian
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Fujieda Kaiyasu (Main Role)
Fujieda Kaiyasu
Main Role
0.0
1979 The Shogun Assassins
Japanese Movie, 1979,
(Support Role)
Support Role
6.9
1979 Nichiren
Japanese Movie, 1979,
Nichiren (Main Role)
Main Role
8.0
1971 Miyamoto Musashi: Swords of Death
Japanese Movie, 1971,
Miyamoto Musashi (Main Role)
Miyamoto Musashi
Main Role
6.6
1965 Miyamoto Musashi: Duel at Ganryu Island
Japanese Movie, 1965,
Miyamoto Musashi (Main Role)
Miyamoto Musashi
Main Role
7.2
1965 Hiyameshi to Osan to Chan
Japanese Movie, 1965,
{Hiyameshi Monogatari} {Osan} {Chan} (Main Role)
{Hiyameshi Monogatari} {Osan} {Chan}
Main Role
0.0
1964 Revenge
Japanese Movie, 1964,
Ezaki Shinpachi (Main Role)
Ezaki Shinpachi
Main Role
7.2
1964 The Domain
Japanese Movie, 1964,
Seiji (Guest Role)
Seiji
Guest Role
0.0
1964 Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple
Japanese Movie, 1964,
Miyamoto Musashi (Main Role)
Miyamoto Musashi
Main Role
7.1
1963 Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Miyamoto Musashi (Main Role)
Miyamoto Musashi
Main Role
6.9
1963 Brave Records of the Sanada Clan
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Sasuke (Main Role)
Sasuke
Main Role
4.0
1963 Bushido
Main Role
6.8
1963 A Fishmonger's Tour
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Isshin Tasuke (Main Role)
Isshin Tasuke
Main Role
0.0
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights
Japanese Movie, 1962,
Miyamoto Musashi (Main Role)
Miyamoto Musashi
Main Role
6.9
1962 Chiisakobe
Japanese Movie, 1962,
Odome Shigeji (Main Role)
Odome Shigeji
Main Role
0.0
1962 Tales of Young Genji Kuro 3
Japanese Movie, 1962,
Genji Kurou (Main Role)
Genji Kurou
Main Role
0.0
1962 Gale of Tokai
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1961 Tokai Ichi no Waka Oyabun
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1961 Zen and Sword
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Shinmen Takezo / Miyamoto Musashi (Main Role)
Shinmen Takezo / Miyamoto Musashi
Main Role
7.2
1961 The Shogun and the Fishmonger
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Isshin Tasuke (Main Role)
Isshin Tasuke
Main Role
0.0
1960 Samurai Vagabond
Japanese Movie, 1960,
Munenaga (Main Role)
Munenaga
Main Role
5.0
1959 The Bravest Fishmonger
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Isshin Tasuke (Main Role)
Isshin Tasuke
Main Role
0.0
1959 Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Kameya Chubei (Main Role)
Kameya Chubei
Main Role
7.6
1959 Spider Mansion
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Actor Bunshichi (Main Role)
Actor Bunshichi
Main Role
2.0
1959 The Forbidden Castle
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Umanosuke Midosuke (Main Role)
Umanosuke Midosuke
Main Role
0.0
1959 Diary of A Wandering Load
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Tokugawa Munenaga (Main Role)
Tokugawa Munenaga
Main Role
0.0
1959 Bull’s Eye of Love
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Genta / Young Lord Genjiro (Main Role)
Genta / Young Lord Genjiro
Main Role
0.0
1958 The Wild Reporter
Japanese Movie, 1958,
Itaro Asama (Main Role)
Itaro Asama
Main Role
0.0
1958 Hero of the Town
Japanese Movie, 1958,
Isshin Tasuke (Main Role)
Isshin Tasuke
Main Role
0.0
1958 Wind, Woman and Wanderer
Japanese Movie, 1958,
Kazama Ginji (Main Role)
Kazama Ginji
Main Role
6.0
1958 Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2
Japanese Movie, 1958,
Genji Kurou (Main Role)
Genji Kurou
Main Role
6.0
1958 Edo no Meibutsu Otoko: Isshin Tasuke
Japanese Movie, 1958,
Isshin Tasuke (Main Role)
Isshin Tasuke
Main Role
0.0
1957 Mito Komon
Japanese Movie, 1957,
Unokichi (Support Role)
Unokichi
Support Role
0.0
1957 Tales of Young Genji Kuro 1
Japanese Movie, 1957,
Genji Kurou (Main Role)
Genji Kurou
Main Role
0.0
1955 Benikujaku Volume 2: Cursed Magic Whistle
Japanese Movie, 1955,
Koshiro of Nachi (Main Role)
Koshiro of Nachi
Main Role
0.0
1955 Benikujaku Final Volume: The Hidden Treasure of The Ruins
Japanese Movie, 1955,
Koshiro of Nachi (Main Role)
Koshiro of Nachi
Main Role
0.0
1955 Benikujaku Volume 4: Ken Mekura Ukine Maru
Japanese Movie, 1955,
Koshiro of Nachi (Main Role)
Koshiro of Nachi
Main Role
0.0
1955 Benikujaku Volume 3: Moon White Bone Castle
Japanese Movie, 1955,
Koshiro of Nachi (Main Role)
Koshiro of Nachi
Main Role
0.0
1954 Satomi Hakkenden Final Edition Akatsuki no Katsushi
Japanese Movie, 1954,
Inukai Genpachi Shindo (Main Role)
Inukai Genpachi Shindo
Main Role
7.0
1954 Satomi Hakkenden Part 4 Clan Hachikenshi
Japanese Movie, 1954,
Inukai Genpachi Shindo (Main Role)
Inukai Genpachi Shindo
Main Role
7.0
1954 Satomi Hakkenden Part 3 Phantom Cat Ranbu
Japanese Movie, 1954,
Inukai Genpachi Shindo (Main Role)
Inukai Genpachi Shindo
Main Role
8.0
1954 Satomi Hakkenden Part 2 Ryuko Seihaku
Japanese Movie, 1954,
Inukai Genpachi Shindo (Main Role)
Inukai Genpachi Shindo
Main Role
8.0
1954 Satomi Hakkenden Part 1 Yotomura Amemaru
Japanese Movie, 1954,
Inukai Genpachi Shindo (Main Role)
Inukai Genpachi Shindo
Main Role
7.0
1954 Benikujaku Volume 1: Nachi's Small Tengu
Japanese Movie, 1954,
Koshiro of Nachi (Main Role)
Koshiro of Nachi
Main Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
1987 Tabaruzaka
Japanese Special, 1987, 2 eps
Katsu Kaishu (Unknown)
2
Katsu Kaishu
Unknown
0.0
1984 Kozure Okami
Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps
Ogami Itto (Main Role)
1
Ogami Itto
Main Role
0.0
1982 Ryoma ga Yuku
Japanese Special, 1982, 1 eps
Sakamoto Ryoma (Unknown)
1
Sakamoto Ryoma
Unknown
0.0
1981 Shukumei Ken
Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps
Ozeki Judayu (Unknown)
1
Ozeki Judayu
Unknown
0.0
1981 Nihon Hankacho
Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
0.0
1981 Sorekara no Musashi
Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps
Miyamoto Musashi (Main Role)
1
Miyamoto Musashi
Main Role
3.0
1973 Yataro Kasa
Japanese Special, 1973, 1 eps
(Main Role)
1
Main Role
0.0
1966 Kurayami no Ushimatsu
Japanese Special, 1966, 1 eps
Ushimatsu (Main Role)
1
Ushimatsu
Main Role
0.0
1953 Kanimanji Engi
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
0.0
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Yorozuya Kinnosuke

Kinnosuke Yorozuya
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  • First Name: Kinnosuke
  • Family Name: Yorozuya
  • Native name: 萬屋錦之介
  • Also Known as: よろずや きんのすけ, 中村錦之助, なかむら きんのすけ, Nakamura Kinnosuke, Ogawa Kinnichi, 小川 錦一
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: November 20, 1932
  • Died: March 10, 1997

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