Taketoshi Naitô was a Japanese actor known for his roles in Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972), Kyojin Ôkuma Shigenobu (1963), and The Human Condition III: A Soldier’s Prayer (1961). Born on June 16, 1926, in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan, he made a significant mark in the film industry before passing away on August 21, 2012, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
Personal and Family Life
Taketoshi Naitô was born into a Japanese family in Kitakyushu, Japan. Details about his early life and family background are not widely documented. He balanced his personal and professional life while building a successful career in acting.
Career
Naitô had a long and prolific career in both film and television, becoming a well-known figure in Japanese cinema. He is particularly celebrated for his impactful roles in period dramas, martial arts films, and more modern works that showcased his versatility as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Taketoshi Naitô passed away on August 21, 2012. His contributions to the film industry have left a lasting legacy, influencing many actors and filmmakers in Japan and beyond. He is remembered for his powerful performances and dedication to his art.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| SF サムライ・フィクション | 1998-10-27 | Kanzen Inukai |
| 千利休 本覺坊遺文 | 1989-10-07 | Toyobo |
| ビルマの竪琴 | 1956-01-21 | Kobayashi |
| 人間の條件 第３部望郷篇／第４部戦雲篇 | 1959-11-20 | Tange Ittôhei |
| 人間の條件 完結篇 | 1961-01-28 | Tange Ittôhei |
| 子連れ狼 冥府魔道 | 1973-08-11 | Mawatari Hachiro |
| スケバン刑事 | 1987-02-14 | Some person |
| Godzilla 1985 | 1985-07-26 | Takegami, Chief Cabinet Secretary |
| 君よ憤怒の河を渉れ | 1976-02-11 | Sakai Yoshihiro |
| 怪談雪女郎 | 1968-04-20 | Minô |
| 戒厳令 | 1973-07-07 | Army officer |
| ひかりごけ | 1992-04-25 | Novelist |
| 賞金首 一瞬八人斬り | 1972-12-16 | Noro Jinnai |
| KAMIKAZE TAXI | 1995-04-29 | Domon |
| 帝銀事件 死刑囚 | 1964-04-12 | |
| 霧の旗 | 1965-05-28 | Prosecutor Shimada |
| 宴 | 1967-01-14 | |
| 妖婆 | 1976-10-16 | |
| あやに愛しき | 1956-09-07 | |
| 郡上一揆 | 2000-12-23 | |
| Shogun Assassin | 1980-11-11 | Lord Bizen |
| 無宿人御子神の丈吉 川風に過去は流れた | 1972-10-10 | |
| ゴジラ | 1984-12-15 | Chief Cabinet Secretary Takegami |
| 名門！多古西応援団 | 1987-08-15 | Ryuji Gamo |
| Shingo juuban shoubu | 1990-01-01 | |
| 雪国 | 1965-04-10 | Shimamura’s friend Koizumi |
| 影なき声 | 1958-10-22 | |
| 新書・忍びの者 | 1966-12-10 | |
| Шаг | 1988-06-08 | Director |
| 子連れ狼 子を貸し腕貸しつかまつる | 1972-01-15 | Ichige Gyobu |
| 海軍特別年少兵 | 1972-08-12 | |
| 疑惑 | 1982-09-11 | Judge Yazawa |
| 女ひとり大地を行く | 1953-02-20 | Kiyoji Yamada |
| ママいつまでも生きてね | 1970-09-23 | Doctor Maeda |
| 金環蝕 | 1975-09-06 | |
| 関東女賭博師 | 1968-07-01 | |
| 女賭博師鉄火場破り | 1968-10-02 | |
| 女賭博師奥ノ院開帳 | 1968-12-20 | |
| 軍旗はためく下に | 1972-03-12 | Tadah |