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Kōji Mitsui

Kōji Mitsui

Actor · born 6 March 1910 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Mitsui Koji ( March 6, 1910 - April 20, 1979 ) was a Japanese actor. His real name was Mitsui Hikohide. After the war, he played an active role as a supporting actor in films directed by Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu . His former stage name was Mitsui Hideo.

Changed his stage name to Mitsui Koji in Ozu's Hen in the Wind (1948) . His role as the playboy Kisaburo in Kurosawa Akira 's The Lower Depths (1957) won him the Best Supporting Actor award at the 12th Mainichi Film Awards and the 8th Blue Ribbon Awards, solidifying his status as a supporting actor.

Where to start: High and Low (1963).

As actor 112

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Kōji Mitsui movie?

By viewer score, High and Low (1963) at 8.4/10.

What are Kōji Mitsui’s most popular movies?

High and Low, The Hidden Fortress, Woman in the Dunes.

How many movies has Kōji Mitsui made?

112 films on TMDB, 112 as actor.

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