Ryôtarô Mizushima was a Japanese actor who is best known for his roles in early Japanese cinema, particularly during the silent and talkie film eras. He made significant contributions to the film industry from the late Meiji period onward.
Personal and Family Life
Mizushima was born on September 30, 1884, in Tokyo, Japan. He began his career in the theater and quickly transitioned to film. His dedication to the art of acting allowed him to play various roles throughout his career, often portraying older characters.
Career Highlights
Mizushima started with the Kawakami Otojiro theater group and joined Yoshizawa Shoten in 1910. He made a name for himself at Nikkatsu in 1916 and later became associated with Shochiku Kamata Studios in 1926, where he excelled in both period and contemporary dramas.
Death and Legacy
Ryôtarô Mizushima passed away in 1954. His long-standing influence on the Japanese film industry is still recognized, particularly for his ability to support the film world during significant transitions in cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 佐々木小次郎 | 1950-12-19 | |
| 愛より愛へ | 1938-04-01 | Shigeo’s Father |
| 歌女おぼえ書 | 1941-03-16 | |
| 人生のお荷物 | 1935-12-10 | |
| 花婿の寝言 | 1935-01-13 | Bride’s father |
| 恋の花咲く 伊豆の踊子 | 1933-02-01 | Tamura, a policeman |
| 青春の夢いまいづこ | 1932-10-13 | Kanzo, the uncle |
| 家庭日記 | 1938-09-29 | Doctor |
| 家族会議 | 1936-04-03 | Sōhachi Onoue |
| 女醫絹代先生 | 1937-04-29 | Sohachi Maeda |
| 朱と緑 | 1937-04-17 | |
| 親 | 1929-08-01 | |
| 島の娘 | 1933-03-15 | |
| 人間苦 | 1923-05-31 | |
| 男性対女性 | 1936-08-29 | |
| 隣の八重ちゃん | 1934-06-28 | Arami Ikuzou |
| 第二の出発 | 1939-11-09 | |
| 寒椿 | 1921-04-24 | |
| 暖流 | 1939-12-01 | Hibiki’s father |
| 兄とその妹 | 1939-04-01 | Sōroku Shimura |
| 婚約三羽烏 | 1937-07-18 | Ryūkichi, Ken’s father |
| Untenshu eikichi | 1924-01-02 | |
| 生ける屍 | 1918-03-31 | |
| Reiko no wakare | 1922-01-02 | |
| Honoo no sora | 1927-10-14 | Shinkichiro Tabuse |
| 海の勇者 | 1927-10-26 | |
| 嵐の中の処女 | 1932-07-15 | |
| 彼と東京 | 1928-05-12 | |
| すみだ川 | 1942-09-03 | |
| 或る女 | 1942-10-29 | |
| 波濤 | 1939-10-13 | |
| 猛犬の秘密 | 1924-03-14 | |
| 母を讃へる歌 | 1939-07-06 | |
| 春琴抄 お琴と佐助 | 1935-06-15 |