1902-05-23 Tokyo, Japan
Joji Oka, born in Tokyo, Japan, on May 25, 1902, was a renowned Japanese actor celebrated for his versatile roles in the film industry. His given name was Katsuzo Nakamizo, and he also used alternate names, including Susumu Minobe. Oka embarked on his cinematic journey in the late 1920s, making his debut with the film "Ryuko no Maki Tora no Maki" in 1928. He rose to prominence as a leading actor in movies like "Akai Hi Aoi Hi" (Red Lights, Blue Lights) in 1929. His influence extended across silent and sound films, where he showcased his remarkable voice and talent. In the early 1930s, Oka encountered personal and professional challenges, including a romantic involvement with actress Ran Koizumi and a subsequent disappearance incident. Later, he joined Toho Studios, further solidifying his position as a leading actor. Notable works, such as "Shiroi Kinjo" (White Robes) in 1936, featured his exceptional talents. During World War II, Oka served in the Imperial Japanese Army while simultaneously pursuing his acting career. Following the war, he resumed his involvement in filmmaking and garnered recognition for his roles in movies like "Kanchi eizu Seiretsu" (The Ambitious Gang) in 1954. Oka's career spanned from the late 1920s to the late 1960s, showcasing his versatility and skill in various genres, encompassing modern drama, period pieces, and action films. He passed away on December 17, 1970, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances within the realm of Japanese cinema.
 |
五泊六日 | 1966-12-03 | |
 |
遊星王子 | Ambassador Dictator Phantom | 1965-03-06 |
 |
海道一の鬼紳士 | 1963-04-06 | |
 |
草間の半次郎 霧の中の渡り鳥 | 1960-05-29 | |
 |
危うしGメン 暗黒街の野獣 | 1960-03-01 | |
 |
あらくれ大名 | 1960-02-14 | |
 |
月光仮面 悪魔の最後 | 1959-08-04 | |
 |
月光仮面 幽霊党の逆襲 | 1959-07-28 | |
 |
遊星王子 恐怖の宇宙船 | Ambassador Maboroshi | 1959-05-25 |
 |
遊星王子 | Ambassador Maboroshi / Maboroshi taishi | 1959-05-19 |
 |
大東亜戦争と国際裁判 | War Minister Anami | 1959-01-03 |
 |
金獅子紋ゆくところ 黄金蜘蛛 | 1958-12-02 | |
 |
金獅子紋ゆくところ 魔境の秘密 | 1958-12-15 | |
 |
殺人鬼 蜘蛛男 | 1958-06-29 | |
 |
源氏九郎颯爽記 白狐二刀流 | 1958-03-11 | |
 |
花吹雪 鉄火纏 | 1957-12-28 | |
 |
佐々木小次郎 前篇 | 1957-10-22 | |
 |
佐々木小次郎 后篇 | 1957-11-05 | |
 |
はやぶさ奉行 | 1957-11-17 | |
 |
旗本退屈男 謎の蛇姫屋敷 | Dutch Merchant | 1957-12-28 |
 |
若さま侍捕物帖 鮮血の人魚 | 1957-09-29 | |
 |
若さま侍捕物帖 魔の死美人屋敷 | 1956-06-21 | |
 |
母孔雀 | 1956-12-05 | |
 |
快剣士・笑いの面 | 1956-03-08 | |
 |
怨霊佐倉大騒動 | 1956-06-27 | |
 |
剣豪二刀流 | 1956-03-01 | |
 |
ふり袖小天狗 | 1955-11-22 | |
|
鬼斬り若様 | 1955-04-19 | |
|
下郎の首 | 1955-07-26 | |
 |
泥だらけの青春 | 1954-09-21 | |
 |
関八州勢揃い | 1954-07-06 | |
 |
幽霊男 | Misaku Kanou | 1954-10-13 |
 |
チャタレイ夫人は日本にもいた | Nodori Takashima | 1953-04-05 |
 |
快傑黒頭巾 | 1953-11-29 | |
 |
旗本退屈男 八百八丁罷り通る | 1953-01-22 | |
|
大佛開眼 | 1952-03-20 | |
 |
鉄の爪 | Kyôsuke Tashiro | 1951-02-24 |
 |
氷柱の美女 | 1950-03-12 | |
 |
エノケンの豪傑一代男 | Oda Nobunaga | 1950-10-15 |
 |
命ある限り | 1946-08-01 | |
 |
音楽大進軍 | Ryusaku Okakura | 1943-03-18 |
 |
武蔵坊辨慶 | 1942-01-07 | |
 |
翼の凱歌 | 1942-10-14 | |
 |
母の曲 | 1937-03-03 | |
 |
生命の冠 | 1936-06-04 | |
|
大菩薩峠 鈴鹿山の巻 壬生島原の巻 | Toranosuke Shimada | 1936-04-14 |
 |
大菩薩峠 第一篇 甲源一刀流の巻 | 1935-11-15 | |
 |
婦系図 | Chikara Hayase | 1934-02-22 |
|
蒼氓 | 1933-12-07 | |
 |
非常線の女 | Jyoji | 1933-04-27 |
 |
上陸第一歩 | Sakata | 1932-04-14 |
 |
七つの海・後篇・貞操篇 | Takehiko | 1932-02-11 |
 |
また逢ふ日まで | Man | 1932-11-24 |
 |
新四谷怪談 | 1932-07-29 | |
 |
忠臣蔵 | Yanagisawa | 1932-03-01 |
 |
忠臣蔵 | 1932-12-01 | |
 |
生さぬ仲 | Masaya Kusakabe | 1932-12-16 |
 |
七つの海・前篇・処女篇 | Takehiko Yagibashi | 1931-12-23 |
 |
殉教血史 日本二十六聖人 | 1931-10-01 | |
 |
朝日は輝く | (as Susumu Minobe): Hiroo Karasaki, Head of Delegation | 1929-04-12 |
