Osman Yusef

Osman Yusef

  • Name: Osman Yusef
  • Native name: オスマン・ユセフ
  • Also Known as: Osman Yusuf, Osuman Yusefu, オスマン・ユスフ, ジョニー・ユゼフ, ユセフ・オスマン, オズマンド・ユセフ, ジョーゼフ・オットマン, ユセフ・オットマン, ジョニィ・ユセフ, ユセフ・ホスマン
  • Nationality: Turkish
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: May 23, 1920
  • Died: August 29, 1982
Osman Yusuf was a Turkish actor from the Ottoman Empire who lived and worked in Japan. He moved to Japan before World War II and obtained permanent residency. Yusuf was notable for his fluency in Japanese, which allowed him to act in films and television programs. He played a significant role in the International Actors Introduction Association, where he coordinated foreign extras.

At Toho Studios, Yusuf worked as an interpreter for Henry Okawa and participated in audio recording sessions, contributing to film production, though he was not credited.

His younger brother, Yusuf Turkey, was a professional wrestler and actor. Osman Yusuf passed away on August 29, 1982, at the age of 62.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
1980 Ultraman 80
Japanese Drama, 1980, 50 eps
[Earth Defense Force Staff Officer] (Guest Role)
50
[Earth Defense Force Staff Officer]
Guest Role
7.3
1977 J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
Japanese Drama, 1977, 35 eps
Commander Robert (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
35
Commander Robert (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
6.7
1976 Uchuu Tetsujin Kyodain
Japanese Drama, 1976, 48 eps
[Ted Rope conference attendee] (Guest Role)
48
[Ted Rope conference attendee]
Guest Role
7.0
1975 G-Men '75
Japanese Drama, 1975, 355 eps
[U. S. Military commander] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
355
[U. S. Military commander] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
8.5
1974 Denngeki!! Strada 5
Japanese Drama, 1974, 13 eps
Kerry [Attorney General of the Republic of Armenia] (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)
13
Kerry [Attorney General of the Republic of Armenia] (Ep. 12)
Guest Role
7.1
1973 Diamond Eye: Warrior Of Light
Japanese Drama, 1973, 26 eps
[Haneda Airport patron] (Guest Role)
26
[Haneda Airport patron]
Guest Role
0.0
1973 Kikaider 01
Japanese Drama, 1973, 46 eps
[Pilot] (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)
46
[Pilot] (Ep. 16)
Guest Role
6.5
1973 Robot Detective
Japanese Drama, 1973, 26 eps
Henry (Ep. 20) (Guest Role)
26
Henry (Ep. 20)
Guest Role
6.9
1973 Zone Fighter
Japanese Drama, 1973, 26 eps
[Disguised Garoga] (Guest Role)
26
[Disguised Garoga]
Guest Role
6.6
1972 Warrior of Love Rainbowman
Japanese Drama, 1972, 52 eps
[Passenger on Macau flight] (Ep. 4) | [South Iron consul] (Ep. 30) | Dalinger [Alician President's aide] (Ep. 34-36, 39) (Guest Role)
52
[Passenger on Macau flight] (Ep. 4) | [South Iron consul] (Ep. 30) | Dalinger [Alician President's aide] (Ep. 34-36, 39)
Guest Role
6.0
1972 Taiyo ni Hoero
Japanese Drama, 1972, 718 eps
Arthur Reinhardt (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
718
Arthur Reinhardt (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
4.0
1972 Jinzou Ningen Kikaider
Japanese Drama, 1972, 43 eps
[Bomber Crew Member] (Guest Role)
43
[Bomber Crew Member]
Guest Role
7.1
1971 Mirrorman
Japanese Drama, 1971, 51 eps
[Invader] (Guest Role)
51
[Invader]
Guest Role
7.4
1968 Mighty Jack
Japanese Drama, 1968, 13 eps
Dr. Adams (Support Role)
13
Dr. Adams
Support Role
7.5
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1975 Tokyowan Enjo
Japanese Movie, 1975,
[Reporter] (Bit part)
[Reporter]
Bit part
2.0
1974 Prophecies of Nostradamus
Japanese Movie, 1974,
[New Guinea Researcher] (Guest Role)
[New Guinea Researcher]
Guest Role
7.1
1974 The Street Fighter
Japanese Movie, 1974,
King Stone (Support Role)
King Stone
Support Role
7.0
1973 Submersion of Japan
Japanese Movie, 1973,
[Reporter] (Guest Role)
[Reporter]
Guest Role
7.3
1973 Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group
Japanese Movie, 1973,
Nick (Support Role)
Nick
Support Role
10.0
1972 Red Target
Japanese Movie, 1972,
Yasu (Support Role)
Yasu
Support Role
0.0
1971 Boryo Kudan Sai Buso
Japanese Movie, 1971,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1971 Damasarete Moraimasu
Japanese Movie, 1971,
[Hotel Police Officer] (Guest Role)
[Hotel Police Officer]
Guest Role
4.0
1970 Kamikaze Cop, Marihuana Syndicate The Assassin
Japanese Movie, 1970,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1970 Brothers of Capones
Japanese Movie, 1970,
McDonald (Support Role)
McDonald
Support Role
0.0
1970 Attack at Daylight
Japanese Movie, 1970,
(Unknown)
Unknown
1.0
1970 Three Female Hornets
Japanese Movie, 1970,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1969 All Monsters Attack
Japanese Movie, 1969,
[Plane Passenger] (Bit part)
[Plane Passenger]
Bit part
5.8
1969 Battle of the Japan Sea
Japanese Movie, 1969,
[Russian Officer] (Guest Role)
[Russian Officer]
Guest Role
8.0
1969 Latitude Zero
Japanese Movie, 1969,
[Latitude Zero Staff] (Bit part)
[Latitude Zero Staff]
Bit part
7.0
1969 Onsen Ponbiki Jochu
Japanese Movie, 1969,
[Director] (Guest Role)
[Director]
Guest Role
0.0
1969 Inferno of Torture
Japanese Movie, 1969,
Clayton (Support Role)
Clayton
Support Role
6.2
1969 Yakuza on Foot
Japanese Movie, 1969,
Bill Smith (Support Role)
Bill Smith
Support Role
2.0
1969 Gorotsuki Butai
Japanese Movie, 1969,
(Unknown)
Unknown
10.0
1967 Son of Godzilla
Japanese Movie, 1967,
[Submarine Officer] (Guest Role)
[Submarine Officer]
Guest Role
6.6
1967 Monsieur Zivaco
Japanese Movie, 1967,
[Henchman] (Bit part)
[Henchman]
Bit part
0.0
1967 King Kong Escapes
Japanese Movie, 1967,
[Submarine crew] (Bit part)
[Submarine crew]
Bit part
6.6
1966 Tairiku Nagaremono
Japanese Movie, 1966,
(Unknown)
Unknown
7.0
1964 Blood and Diamonds
Japanese Movie, 1964,
Paul (Support Role)
Paul
Support Role
2.0
1964 Mothra vs. Godzilla
Japanese Movie, 1964,
[Reporter] (Bit part)
[Reporter]
Bit part
7.1
1963 Atragon
Japanese Movie, 1963,
[Mu Soldier] (Bit part)
[Mu Soldier]
Bit part
6.6
1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla
Japanese Movie, 1962,
[Scientist] (Guest Role)
[Scientist]
Guest Role
6.7
1962 Gorath
Japanese Movie, 1962,
[South Pole Crew] (Bit part)
[South Pole Crew]
Bit part
6.7
1961 Himalayan Wanderer
Japanese Movie, 1961,
[Las Vegas attendant] (Guest Role)
[Las Vegas attendant]
Guest Role
0.0
1961 The Last War
Japanese Movie, 1961,
[Alliance Pilot] (Guest Role)
[Alliance Pilot]
Guest Role
6.3
1961 Mothra
Japanese Movie, 1961,
[Nelson's henchman] (Bit part)
[Nelson's henchman]
Bit part
7.4
1961 I Love Money Above All
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Unknown)
Unknown
5.0
1961 Pigs and Battleships
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Unknown)
Unknown
7.3
1961 Daredevil in the Castle
Japanese Movie, 1961,
[Portuguese merchant] (Bit part)
[Portuguese merchant]
Bit part
7.4
1959 Battle in Outer Space
Japanese Movie, 1959,
[Astronaut] (Guest Role)
[Astronaut]
Guest Role
6.2
1957 Umi no Yarodomo
Japanese Movie, 1957,
[Sailor] (Guest Role)
[Sailor]
Guest Role
0.0
1954 Tetsuwan Kyojin
Japanese Movie, 1954,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.0
1945 Sanshiro Sugata Part II
Japanese Movie, 1945,
[American Sailor] (Guest Role)
[American Sailor]
Guest Role
6.7
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Osman Yusef

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  • First Name: Osman
  • Family Name: Yusef
  • Native name: オスマン・ユセフ
  • Also Known as: Osman Yusuf, Osuman Yusefu, オスマン・ユスフ, ジョニー・ユゼフ, ユセフ・オスマン, オズマンド・ユセフ, ジョーゼフ・オットマン, ユセフ・オットマン, ジョニィ・ユセフ, ユセフ・ホスマン
  • Nationality: Turkish
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: May 23, 1920
  • Died: August 29, 1982

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