Joe Yamanaka
- Name: Joe Yamanaka
- Native name: ジョー山中
- Also Known as: ジョー やまなか, 城アキラ, Jo Akira, やまなか あきら, 山中明
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: September 2, 1946
- Died: August 7, 2011
Born as the only mixed-race child of the seven siblings. His father is "African-American". He lost his mother in his elementary school days and his home was destroyed by fire. After being hospitalized for two years with tuberculosis, he grew up in nursing homes until about 16 years old. After graduating from junior high school, he worked in a car repair shop.
In boxing, his total record is 4 wins, 1 loss, and 1 KO.
In 1963 he co-starred with Yasuoka Rikiya and others in the movie "Car Thief" on the theme of mixed-race children.
He made his singing debut with the album "ANYWHERE" in 1970, and in the same year released "Kirikyogen", a collaboration work between Kawachi Kuni and Ishima Hideki.
In 1977 he was arrested on suspicion of violating the Cannabis Control Law.
In 1990 he appeared in the Hollywood movie "Oriteria Motives". From around this time, he also became active in charity and volunteering, and visited countries such as Asia and Africa. His activity in this area continued as a life work for the rest of his life.
In 2010 he was diagnosed with lung cancer. In September of the same year, his house burned down.
In 2011 he articipated in fund-raising activities for the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred in March and held a charity live concert in May. He fell into cardiopulmonary arrest in late July and died of lung cancer on August 7th at a hospital in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. He died 64 years old. Although he was not a Christian himself, his funeral and farewell ceremony was held at the Christian ceremony at the request of his wife, who is a Christian. Edit Biography
Composer
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Mari's Prey | 10.0 |
Fukushu no Teio | 0.0 |
It's Easier Than Kissing | 8.0 |
Kita Alps Datsugoku Yukai Jiken | 0.0 |
Kaigenrei no Yoru | 2.0 |
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Tantei Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 1979, 27 eps
(Ep. 16)
(Guest Role)
|
5.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Protect the President
Japanese Movie, 2010,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
IZO
Japanese Movie, 2004,
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
Sendo 5: Mugen Rensako
Japanese Movie, 2004,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Pupu no Monogatari
Japanese Movie, 1998,
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Fukushu no Teio
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Hayashi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Erotic Liaisons
Japanese Movie, 1992,
Bodyguard
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Door 2: Tokyo Diary
Japanese Movie, 1991,
Mamiya
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Zatoichi
Japanese Movie, 1989,
Kuruma Sukezaemon
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
It's Easier Than Kissing
Japanese Movie, 1989,
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Flying Hishou
Japanese Movie, 1988,
[Mari's father]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Dump Truck Rascal
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Western
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Never Give Up
Japanese Movie, 1978,
Yamanaka Akira
(Support Role)
|
6.1
|
Proof of the Man
Japanese Movie, 1977,
Johnny Hayward
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Zenka: Karishakuhou
Japanese Movie, 1969,
Kuro
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Savage Wolf Pack
Japanese Movie, 1969,
Taro
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Black Rose Mansion
Japanese Movie, 1969,
George
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Blackmail Is My Life
Japanese Movie, 1968,
Noguchi
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Kamen no Hanayome
Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
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