Osman Yusef

Name: Osman Yusef
Native name: オスマン・ユセフ
Also Known as: Osman Yusuf, Osuman Yusefu, オスマン・ユスフ, ジョニー・ユゼフ, ユセフ・オスマン, オズマンド・ユセフ, ジョーゼフ・オットマン, ユセフ・オットマン, ジョニィ・ユセフ, ユセフ・ホスマン
Nationality: Turkish
Gender: Male
Born: May 23, 1920
Died: August 29, 1982

Osman Yusuf was a Turkish actor from the Ottoman Empire who lived and worked in Japan. He moved to Japan before World War II and obtained permanent residency. Yusuf was notable for his fluency in Japanese, which allowed him to act in films and television programs. He played a significant role in the International Actors Introduction Association, where he coordinated foreign extras.

Yusuf also worked as an interpreter for Toho along with fellow actor Henry Okawa and participated in audio recording sessions, contributing to film production, though he was not credited.

His younger brother, Yusuf Turkey, was a professional wrestler and actor. Osman Yusuf passed away on August 29, 1982, at the age of 62.

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Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
1980	Ultraman 80 Japanese Drama, 1980, 50 eps [Earth Defense Force staff officer] (Ep. 30) (Guest Role)	50	[Earth Defense Force staff officer] (Ep. 30) Guest Role	7.1
1977	J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai Japanese Drama, 1977, 35 eps Commander Robert (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	35	Commander Robert (Ep. 1) Guest Role	6.7
1976	Uchuu Tetsujin Kyodain Japanese Drama, 1976, 48 eps [Ted Rope conference attendee] (Guest Role)	48	[Ted Rope conference attendee] Guest Role	7.7
1975	G-Men '75 Japanese Drama, 1975, 355 eps [U. S. Military commander] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	355	[U. S. Military commander] (Ep. 1) Guest Role	8.5
1974	Denngeki!! Strada 5 Japanese Drama, 1974, 13 eps Kerry [Attorney general of the Republic of Armenia] (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)	13	Kerry [Attorney general of the Republic of Armenia] (Ep. 12) Guest Role	6.8
1973	Diamond Eye: Warrior Of Light Japanese Drama, 1973, 26 eps [Haneda Airport patron] (Guest Role)	26	[Haneda Airport patron] Guest Role	0.0
1973	Kikaider 01 Japanese Drama, 1973, 46 eps [Pilot] (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)	46	[Pilot] (Ep. 16) Guest Role	6.5
1973	Robot Detective Japanese Drama, 1973, 26 eps Henry (Ep. 20) (Guest Role)	26	Henry (Ep. 20) Guest Role	7.0
1973	Zone Fighter Japanese Drama, 1973, 26 eps Garoga [Disguised] (Guest Role)	26	Garoga [Disguised] Guest Role	6.7
1972	Warrior of Love Rainbowman Japanese Drama, 1972, 52 eps [Passenger on Macau flight] (Ep. 4) \| [South Iron consul] (Ep. 30) \| Dalinger [Alician President's aide] (Ep. 34-36, 39) (Guest Role)	52	[Passenger on Macau flight] (Ep. 4) \| [South Iron consul] (Ep. 30) \| Dalinger [Alician President's aide] (Ep. 34-36, 39) Guest Role	7.6
1972	Taiyo ni Hoero Japanese Drama, 1972, 718 eps Arthur Reinhardt (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	718	Arthur Reinhardt (Ep. 3) Guest Role	4.0
1972	Jinzou Ningen Kikaider Japanese Drama, 1972, 43 eps [Bomber crew member] (Guest Role)	43	[Bomber crew member] Guest Role	7.0
1971	Mirrorman Japanese Drama, 1971, 51 eps [Invader] (Guest Role)	51	[Invader] Guest Role	7.5
1968	Mighty Jack Japanese Drama, 1968, 13 eps Dr. Adams (Support Role)	13	Dr. Adams Support Role	7.5
1967	Ultraseven Japanese Drama, 1967, 49 eps [Middle aged man] (Ep. 14) \| [TDF Science Team leader] (Ep. 24) (Guest Role)	49	[Middle aged man] (Ep. 14) \| [TDF Science Team leader] (Ep. 24) Guest Role	7.5

Year	Title	Role	Rating
1975	Tokyowan Enjo Japanese Movie, 1975, [Reporter] (Bit part)	[Reporter] Bit part	2.0
1974	Prophecies of Nostradamus Japanese Movie, 1974, [New Guinea researcher] (Guest Role)	[New Guinea researcher] Guest Role	7.1
1974	The Street Fighter Japanese Movie, 1974, King Stone (Support Role)	King Stone Support Role	6.9
1973	Submersion of Japan Japanese Movie, 1973, [Reporter] (Guest Role)	[Reporter] Guest Role	7.1
1973	Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group Japanese Movie, 1973, Nick (Support Role)	Nick Support Role	10.0
1972	Red Target Japanese Movie, 1972, Yasu (Support Role)	Yasu Support Role	0.0
1971	Boryo Kudan Sai Buso Japanese Movie, 1971, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1971	Damasarete Moraimasu Japanese Movie, 1971, [Hotel police officer] (Guest Role)	[Hotel police officer] Guest Role	4.0
1970	Kamikaze Cop, Marihuana Syndicate The Assassin Japanese Movie, 1970, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1970	Brothers of Capones Japanese Movie, 1970, McDonald (Support Role)	McDonald Support Role	0.0
1970	Attack at Daylight Japanese Movie, 1970, (Unknown)	Unknown	1.0
1970	Three Female Hornets Japanese Movie, 1970, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1969	All Monsters Attack Japanese Movie, 1969, [Plane passenger] (Bit part)	[Plane passenger] Bit part	5.7
1969	Battle of the Japan Sea Japanese Movie, 1969, [Russian officer] (Guest Role)	[Russian officer] Guest Role	8.0
1969	Latitude Zero Japanese Movie, 1969, [Latitude Zero staff] (Bit part)	[Latitude Zero staff] Bit part	6.8
1969	Onsen Ponbiki Jochu Japanese Movie, 1969, [Director] (Guest Role)	[Director] Guest Role	0.0
1969	Inferno of Torture Japanese Movie, 1969, Clayton (Support Role)	Clayton Support Role	5.7
1969	Yakuza on Foot Japanese Movie, 1969, Bill Smith (Support Role)	Bill Smith Support Role	2.0
1969	Gorotsuki Butai Japanese Movie, 1969, (Unknown)	Unknown	10.0
1967	Son of Godzilla Japanese Movie, 1967, [Submarine officer] (Guest Role)	[Submarine officer] Guest Role	6.6
1967	Monsieur Zivaco Japanese Movie, 1967, [Henchman] (Bit part)	[Henchman] Bit part	0.0
1967	King Kong Escapes Japanese Movie, 1967, [Submarine crew] (Bit part)	[Submarine crew] Bit part	6.5
1966	Tairiku Nagaremono Japanese Movie, 1966, (Unknown)	Unknown	7.0
1964	Blood and Diamonds Japanese Movie, 1964, Paul (Support Role)	Paul Support Role	2.0
1964	Mothra vs. Godzilla Japanese Movie, 1964, [Reporter] (Bit part)	[Reporter] Bit part	7.1
1963	Atragon Japanese Movie, 1963, [Mu Soldier] (Bit part)	[Mu Soldier] Bit part	6.5
1962	King Kong vs. Godzilla Japanese Movie, 1962, [Scientist] (Guest Role)	[Scientist] Guest Role	6.6
1962	Gorath Japanese Movie, 1962, [South Pole crew member] (Bit part)	[South Pole crew member] Bit part	6.4
1961	Himalayan Wanderer Japanese Movie, 1961, [Las Vegas attendant] (Guest Role)	[Las Vegas attendant] Guest Role	0.0
1961	The Last War Japanese Movie, 1961, [Alliance pilot] (Guest Role)	[Alliance pilot] Guest Role	6.3
1961	Mothra Japanese Movie, 1961, [Nelson's henchman] (Bit part)	[Nelson's henchman] Bit part	7.3
1961	I Love Money Above All Japanese Movie, 1961, (Unknown)	Unknown	5.0
1961	Pigs and Battleships Japanese Movie, 1961, (Unknown)	Unknown	7.2
1961	Daredevil in the Castle Japanese Movie, 1961, [Portuguese merchant] (Bit part)	[Portuguese merchant] Bit part	7.2
1959	Battle in Outer Space Japanese Movie, 1959, [Astronaut] (Guest Role)	[Astronaut] Guest Role	6.2
1957	Umi no Yarodomo Japanese Movie, 1957, [Sailor] (Guest Role)	[Sailor] Guest Role	0.0
1954	Tetsuwan Kyojin Japanese Movie, 1954, (Unknown)	Unknown	6.0
1945	Sanshiro Sugata Part II Japanese Movie, 1945, [American sailor] (Guest Role)	[American sailor] Guest Role	6.6

Osman Yusef

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First Name: Osman
Family Name: Yusef
Native name: オスマン・ユセフ
Also Known as: Osman Yusuf, Osuman Yusefu, オスマン・ユスフ, ジョニー・ユゼフ, ユセフ・オスマン, オズマンド・ユセフ, ジョーゼフ・オットマン, ユセフ・オットマン, ジョニィ・ユセフ, ユセフ・ホスマン
Nationality: Turkish
Gender: Male
Born: May 23, 1920
Died: August 29, 1982