Kinya Kitaoji

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
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Birthday
Feb 23, 1943 (82 years old)

Kinya Kitaoji

Known For

Toyama Shōgawa kai satsujin jiken
Movie 2024

Toyama Shōgawa kai satsujin jiken

Believe: A Bridge to You
0h 53m
TV Show 2024

Believe: A Bridge to You

This series, produced to commemorate the 65th anniversary of TV Asahi, tells the story of Riku Kariyama, an architectural designer passionate about bridge construction. He faces an unexpected difficulty of being imprisoned, but he never gives up, continuously searching for a path of hope and rebirth. The intricate suspense and heart-pounding, stirring human stories intertwine, weaving a grand drama.

Alice in Wonderful Kitchen
0h 45m
TV Show 2024

Alice in Wonderful Kitchen

Yaemori Alice is a chef with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) whose favorite phrase is “Cooking is chemistry.” She’s not good at communicating with people, but has an amazing memory, and holds a vast amount of knowledge, especially in her favorite subject, chemistry. A mysterious young man called Sakae Kousei shows up at the popular restaurant “Alice no Okate” looking for a live-in part time job, which is run by Alice’s childhood friend. Although Kousei seems abrasive and unfriendly, he is kind at heart, and though at first he is confused by Alice’s actions and words, he gradually comes to support her. Under the watchful eye of her protective father Shingo, an openly gay university professor, Alice works at her own pace and warms everyone’s hearts with delicious food. However, there is a big secret about her upbringing and her family that even she herself didn’t know about.

THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY
2h 48m
Movie 2023

THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY

Oda Nobunaga and Nōhime were originally married to mend a hostile relationship between neighbouring regions. Unfortunately, they were like oil and water, making for a somewhat unhappy marriage. When Oda's enemy, Imagawa Yoshimoto, attacks Owari with his vast army, Oda is devastated by the overwhelming gap in military strength. However, Nohime encourages him not to despair, and the pair draw up a tactical plan that will allow them to overcome the odds.

さすらい署長風間昭平スペシャル 塩屋岬いわき殺人事件
Movie 2022

さすらい署長風間昭平スペシャル 塩屋岬いわき殺人事件

Shohei Kazama (Kinya Kitaoji), who travels all over the country and works as a special police chief, is new to the Iwaki Tokiwa Police Station in Fukushima Prefecture. Kenichi Nishino (Yuma Nakayama) and Kanji Takizaki (Hiroki Okada), the head of the criminal division, express their repulsion. Dai Kuramochi (Hiroshi Katsuno), an alumnus of the Fukushima Prefectural Police, tries to calm him down, but for some reason he continues to show hostility. At that time, Hisashi Ono's (Ichiro Ogura) body is found.

In His Chart
TV Show 2021

In His Chart

Ichito Kurihara is a physician at a small hospital in Nagano Prefecture. The hospital doesn't have enough doctors, which causes Ichito Kurihara to cover many different medical fields. He is always busy. Sometimes, Ichito Kurihara is unable to sleep for 3 days due to his job. Thanks to the support of his wife Haru, Ichito Kurihara is able to carry out his work. One day, the university hospital, where he graduated from, offers a position to Ichito Kurihara. If Ichito Kurihara accepts the job offer, he will be able to spend more time with Haru and he can also learn cutting edge techniques in medicine. Ichito Kurihara also wants to keep his current patients, who were turned away from university hospitals after being told that it was too late for them.

The Confidence Man JP – Episode of the Princess –
2h 4m
Movie 2020

The Confidence Man JP – Episode of the Princess –

Set in Langkawi, Malaysia, professional scammers Dako (Masami Nagasawa), Boku-chan (Masahiro Higashide), and Richard (Fumiyo Kohinata) target the Fuu Family for their next heist. Raymond Fuu, who was the head of the Fuu Family, passed away and he left behind 10 trillion yen. Dako, Boku-chan and Richard scheme to gain the inordinate inheritance. --asianwiki

Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist
0h 54m
TV Show 2020

Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist

Onda Kokoro is an oncologist called Dr Onkoro for short by the people around her and teased that she was born for this path. She got married to Takumi, whom she had known since she was a student, and they had a son. Life was going smoothly for her. But three months ago, her husband fell in an accident and remained unconsciousness even though he underwent emergency surgery. Although Kokoro puts on a brave face at work, she still has not been able to accept reality. One day, she meets Kajiyama Kaoru, a competent gastroenterologist who has transferred to work at the hospital. Kaoru understands the need for oncology as a surgeon and gives emotional support with her sunny personality as a colleague. She becomes a dear friend whom Kokoro feels is sudden a ray of light in her personal and professional life…

Castle of Sand
2h 25m
Movie 2019

Castle of Sand

A bruised and battered corpse in Shibuya, Tokyo has the attention of the local cops. A veteran detective is assigned to the case. The last utterance of the victim is one clue that detective Imanishi has to work on. Yet, the case becomes more tangled quickly. Elsewhere, a prodigy named Waga Eiryo is composing an orchestral piece. Remake of The Castle of Sand (1974).

Whistleblower
1h 59m
Movie 2019

Whistleblower

A seemingly lazy salaryman is tasked with managing a company secret.

Biography

Early life: He was born in Kyoto, son of jidaigeki film star Ichikawa Utaemon, and graduated from Waseda University School of Letters, Arts and Sciences Ⅱ in Tokyo. Acting career: Kin'ya made his debut with his father in the 1956 Toei film Oyakodaka in the role of Katsu Kaishū. He is a contemporary of, and was taken to be a rival of, Hiroki Matsukata, who was also the son of a famous actor (Jūshirō Konoe). In 1964, Kin'ya made his first appearance on stage in Cyrano de Bergerac. The 1960s and 1970s saw him in many contemporary roles. He appeared in Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima and Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode as well as Karei naru Ichizoku. The title role in the 1975 film Takehisa Yumeji was his. On television, Kitaōji portrayed Miyamoto Musashi in the Nippon Television show of the same name. A major historical role was Sakamoto Ryōma in the year-long prime-time NHK Taiga drama Ryōma ga Yuku (1968). He landed the title role in the long-running cop show Zenigata Heiji, set in the Edo period. In the 1985 twelve-hour New Year special Fūun Yagyū Bugeichō, he played Yagyū Jūbei, and in the following year's special, he portrayed both Tokugawa Yoshimune and Yagyū Shinrokurō. The role of another shogun fell to him in the following new year as TV Tokyo tapped him to play Tokugawa Iemitsu. Kin'ya returned to NHK for the 1987 Taiga drama Dokuganryū Masamune as Date Terumune, father of title character Date Masamune. Another role he took had been created by his father. Saotome Mondonosuke was the title character in the series Gozonji! Hatamoto Taikutsu Otoko. It ran from 1988 to 1994 on TV Asahi. His father, Ichikawa Utaemon, had appeared in numerous films as Mondonosuke. Kin'ya reprised the part of Miyamoto Musashi in the 1990 New Year's special. Toshirō Mifune had portrayed Musashi in the earlier film, also based on the Eiji Yoshikawa story, that had won an Academy Award. He returned to the New Year's special in 1996, again as the famous swordsman, in Tokugawa Kengōden Sore kara no Musashi. His first portrayal of Ōishi Kuranosuke was in the 1996 Chūshingura. He took up the role again in 2004 for the NHK Saigo no Chūshingura and in 2007, in the New Year special Chūshingura Yōzei-in no Inbō. Other historical roles from the Sengoku period include Azai Nagamasa, Saitō Dōsan, and Yamamoto Kansuke. In addition to historical parts, he appeared in fictional series. His portrayal of Ogami Ittō in the Lone Wolf and Cub ( Kozure 2) Which was a series for Asahi TV in Japan is representative of these appearances. In 2008, Kitaōji revisited the role of Katsu Kaishū in the Taiga drama Atsuhime. He had portrayed Katsu in his 1956 debut. He won the award for best actor at the 10th Hochi Film Award for Fire Festival and Haru no kane. Kitaōji played one of the lead roles in Hideo Nakata's psychological thriller film The Incite Mill. In recent times, Kitaōji voices the Hokkaido-inu character of "Father" in SoftBank Mobile's White Family advertising campaign.

Acting

2024
Toyama Shōgawa kai satsujin jiken
2024
Believe: A Bridge to You
2024
Alice in Wonderful Kitchen
2023
THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY
2022
さすらい署長風間昭平スペシャル 塩屋岬いわき殺人事件
2021
In His Chart
2020
The Confidence Man JP – Episode of the Princess –
2020
Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist
2019
Castle of Sand
2019
Whistleblower
2019
Kioku Sousa ~Shinjuku Higashi-sho Jiken Fairu~
2018
がん消滅の罠~完全寛解の謎~
2017
Virtual Detective Tabito Higurashi
2016
Monster Strike The Movie: To The Place of Beginnings
2016
One Piece Film: GOLD
2016
Sayonara Debussy - Pianist Tantei Misaki Yosuke
2016
Fragile
2015
Seven Detectives
2014
剣客商売 鬼熊酒屋
2014
Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel
2014
Sanbiki no Ossan
2014
Sakura Housara
2013
Hanzawa Naoki
2012
Breathless Summer
2012
Blackboard
2012
Man of Destiny
2011
Princess Go
2009
Triangle
2008
刑事シュート しゅうと&ムコの事件日誌
2008
Phantom Assassin
2008
Atsuhime
2007
Kuwayama Jubei travels to eight provinces
2007
The Family
2005
Magistrate Ooka Echizen
2005
The Story of Dominating Countries
2004
忠臣蔵
2003
さすらい署長 風間昭平
2002
生存 愛する娘のために
2001
Hojo Tokimune
1996
Further Tales of Musashi
1993
事件 (テレビ朝日のテレビドラマ)
1992
The Diary of Chuji's Travels
1990
Miyamoto Musashi
1989
Sanada Yukimura
1987
Masamune Shogun
1987
Crisis at Edo Castle - Angry Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu
1986
Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches
1985
Spring Bell
1985
The Second Is a Christian
1985
Yume-Chiyo
1985
Fire Festival

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