1877-09-06 Tokyo, Japan
Kaichi Yamamoto, also known as Yamakichi, was a distinguished Japanese actor renowned for his performances in both contemporary and period films. He was a prominent figure at Nikkatsu studios following the era of Onoe Matsunosuke. At the age of 18 in 1895, he joined the "Kawakami Onjuro Troupe," a prominent New School (Shinpa) theater group led by Onjuro Kawakami. Four years later, at the age of 22, Yamamoto participated in the troupe's overseas performances, including those in the United States, showcasing his talent on international stages. In 1917, he was invited to join the Nikkatsu Mukojima Studio, where he transitioned to film acting after a prolific 22-year theatrical career, shortly before turning 40. His first film at Nikkatsu, "Tsuyu no Chigiri" (Oath of Dew), was released on June 30, 1917, at the Asakusa Opera Hall. After the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923, which devastated the Mukojima Studio, Yamamoto transferred to Nikkatsu Kyoto Studio. He continued to excel in contemporary dramas, including films like "Okina to Seizo" (Okina and Seizo) and "Toge no Uta" (The Song of the Mountain Pass), the latter being part of the New Year's line-up in 1924[3]. For over a decade, he resided in Kyoto, where he became a stalwart in period dramas, particularly after the passing of Kabuki actor Onoe Matsunosuke. In 1934, with the establishment of Nikkatsu Tamagawa Studio (now Kadokawa Daiei Studio) as a hub for contemporary dramas, Yamamoto moved there and appeared in films like "Aizou Toge" (Love and Hate Pass). Yamamoto's filmography boasts a remarkable 250-plus films, demonstrating his enduring legacy in Japanese cinema. He passed away on December 17, 1939, at the age of 62, having left an indelible mark on the world of acting and film.
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土 | Ukichi | 1939-04-13 |
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人生劇場 残侠篇 | 1938-07-01 | |
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裸の町 | 1937-05-13 | |
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大菩薩峠 鈴鹿山の巻 壬生島原の巻 | 1936-04-14 | |
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嬉しい娘 | Shuzou Maeda | 1934-05-03 |
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鳩笛を吹く女 | 1932-03-03 | |
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白夜の饗宴 | 1932-10-13 | |
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ジャンバルジャン 後篇 | 1931-02-25 | |
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殉教血史 日本二十六聖人 | Petrus Baptista Blásquez | 1931-10-01 |
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ジャンバルジャン 前篇 | 1931-02-17 | |
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唐人お吉 | Harris | 1930-07-01 |
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都会交響楽 | Oike Den'emon | 1929-01-02 |
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続水戸黄門 | Mito Kōmon | 1928-04-15 |
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増補改訂忠臣蔵 | Kôzukenosuke Kira | 1927-09-01 |
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建国史 尊王攘夷 | Tokugawa Nariaki | 1927-10-01 |
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慈悲心鳥 | 1927-09-15 | |
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紙人形春の囁き | 1926-02-28 | |
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水戸黄門 | 1926-10-15 | |
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猛犬の秘密 | 1924-03-14 | |
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Kokyô | Wealthy farmer Tsuda Kinzo | 1923-02-25 |
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霧の港 | Old sailor Senkichi | 1923-07-29 |
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Aiyoku no nayami | 1923-04-29 | |
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髑髏の舞 | 1923-01-02 | |
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人間苦 | 1923-05-31 | |
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愛に甦る日 | 1923-02-04 | |
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生ける屍 | 1918-03-31 | |
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暁 | 1918-03-16 |
