Tarô Ishida

Tarô Ishida

Deceased · Born: Mar 16, 1944 · Died: Sep 21, 2013

Personal Details

BornMar 16, 1944 Kyoto, Japan

Biography

Tarô Ishida, a renowned Japanese actor, entered the world on March 16, 1944, in the culturally rich city of Kyoto, Japan. He was destined to make a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, and his acting career was marked by numerous iconic roles. One of his most notable performances was in the groundbreaking anime film Akira, released in 1988. This groundbreaking work not only showcased his impressive acting abilities but also helped to establish his status as a prominent figure in the world of Japanese cinema.

In addition to his work in Akira, Ishida's impressive resume includes appearances in films such as Departures, released in 2008, and Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, which premiered in 1979. These roles not only demonstrated his versatility as an actor but also further solidified his position as a respected and accomplished performer.

Tragically, Tarô Ishida's life was cut short when he passed away on September 21, 2013, in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan. Despite his untimely departure, his legacy continues to live on through his body of work, and he remains an iconic figure in the world of Japanese entertainment.

Career

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2008
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Departures
Departures as Sonezaki
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2006
Nihon chinbotsu
Nihon chinbotsu as Minister of Defense
{"id":224687,"title":"Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog","year":"2004","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/quill-the-life-of-a-guide-dog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224687.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224687.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":216421,"title":"One Piece: Dead End Adventure","year":"2003","character":"Gasparde (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-piece-dead-end-adventure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_216421.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_216421.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":12578,"title":"Metropolis","year":"2001","character":"Duke Red (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/metropolis-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4phebpcoel50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4phebpcoel50.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Metropolis
Metropolis as Duke Red (voice)
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Rupan sansei: Arukatorazu konnekushion
Rupan sansei: Arukatorazu konnekushion as Inspector Terry Crown (voice)
{"id":229798,"title":"Kureyon Shinchan: Dengeki! Buta no hizume daisakusen","year":"1998","character":"Mouse (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kureyon-shinchan-dengeki-buta-no-hizume-daisakusen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_229798.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_229798.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":47614,"title":"Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper","year":"1997","character":"Teiji Moriya (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/detective-conan-the-time-bombed-skyscraper","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47614.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47614.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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1990
{"id":117781,"title":"Violent Cop","year":"1989","character":"Detective Tashiro","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/violent-cop","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117781.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117781.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Violent Cop
Violent Cop as Detective Tashiro
{"id":224350,"title":"A Taxing Woman's Return","year":"1988","character":"Kiyohara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-taxing-womans-return","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224350.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224350.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
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Akira
Akira as Colonel Shikishima
{"id":10942,"title":"Fist of the North Star","year":"1986","character":"Narrator (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fist-of-the-north-star-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10942.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10942.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Fist of the North Star
Fist of the North Star as Narrator (voice)
{"id":223924,"title":"Arcadia of My Youth","year":"1982","character":"Zeda (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arcadia-of-my-youth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/pib6se5caq80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/pib6se5caq80.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Arcadia of My Youth
Arcadia of My Youth as Zeda (voice)
{"id":26937,"title":"Lupin the 3rd: Castle of Cagliostro","year":"1979","character":"Count Cagliostro (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lupin-the-3rd-castle-of-cagliostro","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5sp9nt2hsr50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5sp9nt2hsr50.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Lupin the 3rd: Castle of Cagliostro
Lupin the 3rd: Castle of Cagliostro as Count Cagliostro (voice)