Yasuaki Maeda

Satsuma Kenpachiro

  • Name: Satsuma Kenpachiro
  • Native name: 薩摩剣八郎
  • Also Known as: Kusaka Ryoma, Nakayama Kengo, Satsuma Kenpachirou, Kusaka Ryouma, さつま けんぱちろう, まえだ やすあき, 前田靖昭, 久坂龍馬, 中山剣吾
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: May 17, 1947
  • Died: December 16, 2023
Satsuma Kenpachiro was a Japanese actor and suit actor born in Kagoshima, Japan. He was also the head of the Satsuma Goken Training Institute.

In 1965, he joined Kawasaki Steel Corporation. The following year, he transferred to Chiba Steel Works.

In 1967, he left Kawasaki Steel and entered the Nikkatsu Acting Institute (Nikkatsu Entertainment School) as a first-year student. After graduating from there, he joined the Nikkatsu Youth Theater Company.

In 1969, he became an exclusive actor for Nikkatsu.

In September 1970, he transferred to Mifune Productions.

In 1971, he appeared as Hedorah in "Godzilla vs. Hedorah," marking his first role as a suit actor.

In 1973, he founded the affiliated theater company "Kappa" of Pee Production.

On December 16, 2023, he passed away from interstitial pneumonia at the age of 76.

(Source: Japanese = Wikipedia || Translation = MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
1980 Onihei Hankacho
Japanese Drama, 1980, 27 eps
(Ep. 13) (Guest Role)
27
(Ep. 13)
Guest Role
2.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1994 Orochi the Eight-Headed Dragon
Japanese Movie, 1994,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.0
Trending Articles
Recommendations for all Genres
Editorials - Nov 16, 2024

Based on fifteen different genres, the Golden Trio suggests some of their favorite dramas that you should check out.

Disney+ renews Moving for Season 2
News - Nov 21, 2024

Moving Season 2 is officially in the works!

Esther Yu's Love Game in Eastern Fantasy domestically beats Zhao Lu Si's The Story of Pearl Girl
News - Nov 8, 2024

The recently released Chinese dramas are in a tight race for popularity

A New Wave of Talent: Discovering the Rising Stars of South Korea
Editorials - Nov 23, 2024

Our article series continues with a spotlight on rising Korean actors!

Cheng Yi's spy thriller Deep Lurk emerges as a domestic hit
News - Nov 20, 2024

The Chinese spy thriller Deep Lurk is topping domestic ratings and rankings charts!

Labelmates Lee Jung Jae and Im Ji Yeon are reportedly working together in a new rom-com K-drama
News - Nov 20, 2024

Lee Jung Jae and Im Ji Yeon will reportedly star in one K-drama.

Disney+ unveils cast lineup for Ji Chang Wook and Ro Woon's K-Dramas
News - Nov 21, 2024

Check out the details of Ji Chang Wook and Ro Woon's Disney+ K-dramas

Satsuma Kenpachiro

Yasuaki Maeda
0 Followers
0 Hearts

Details

  • First Name: Yasuaki
  • Family Name: Maeda
  • Native name: 薩摩剣八郎
  • Also Known as: Kusaka Ryoma, Nakayama Kengo, Satsuma Kenpachirou, Kusaka Ryouma, さつま けんぱちろう, まえだ やすあき, 前田靖昭, 久坂龍馬, 中山剣吾
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: May 17, 1947
  • Died: December 16, 2023

Weekly MyDramaList Support Goal

100%
Help Support MyDramaList

Top Contributors

11 edits

Popular Lists

Related lists from users