Yutaka Oka was a Japanese actor known for his roles in Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964), Destroy All Monsters (1968), and Mothra (1961). He was born on July 11, 1925, in Tokyo, Japan, and passed away on July 27, 2000.
Personal and Family Life
Yutaka Oka’s personal life remains largely private, with little information available about his family background or early life. His contributions to the film industry spanned several decades, and he became a recognized figure in Japanese cinema.
Career
Oka’s acting career included various uncredited roles in significant films, particularly in the science fiction and monster movie genres that were popular in Japan during the 1960s. He was a versatile actor, appearing in films that have since become cult classics and are beloved by fans of kaiju cinema.
Death and Legacy
Yutaka Oka passed away on July 27, 2000. His legacy lives on through the memorable characters he portrayed in films, contributing to the enduring popularity of Japanese monster movies. Fans continue to celebrate his work, ensuring that he is remembered in the history of cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| マタンゴ | 1963-08-11 | Doctor (uncredited) |
| 世界大戦争 | 1961-10-08 | Tokyo Defense Command Calculated Member |
| 空の大怪獸 ラドン | 1956-12-26 | Kitahara, F-86F pilot (uncredited) |
| 三大怪獣 地球最大の決戦 | 1964-12-20 | Meteoritic (uncredited) |
| 怪獣大戦争 | 1965-12-19 | Reporter |
| モスラ | 1961-07-30 | Captain of Transport |
| 怪獣総進撃 | 1968-08-01 | 2nd Detective |
| 海底軍艦 | 1963-12-22 | Man of Bus |
| 美女と液体人間 | 1958-06-24 | Search party leader (uncredited) |
| ガス人間第一号 | 1960-12-11 | Cop (uncredited) |
| 妖星ゴラス | 1962-03-21 | South Pole Base Worker |
| 宇宙大怪獣ドゴラ | 1964-08-11 | Transport company chief |
| ニッポン無責任時代 | 1962-07-27 | |
| 柳生武芸帳 | 1957-04-14 | |
| 宮本武蔵完結編 決闘巌流島 | 1956-01-03 | (uncredited) |
| 透明人間 | 1954-12-29 | TV Announcer |
| 暗黒街 | 1956-02-26 | |
| 太平洋奇跡の作戦 キスカ | 1965-07-04 | Miyamoto |
| 潜水艦イ-57降伏せず | 1959-07-04 | |
| 港へ来た男 | 1952-11-27 | (uncredited) |
| 太平洋の鷲 | 1953-10-21 | (uncredited) |
| 赤線基地 | 1953-12-08 | |
| 社長忍法帖 | 1965-01-03 | |
| ハワイの若大将 | 1963-08-11 | 審判員 |
| 社長太平記 | 1959-01-03 | |
| 電送人間 | 1960-04-10 | (uncredited) |
| What’s Up, Tiger Lily? | 1966-11-02 | Wong Henchman |
| さらばラバウル | 1954-02-10 | |
| 女ごころ誰が知る | 1951-12-21 | |
| 日本海大海戦 | 1969-08-01 | |
| 重役候補生Ｎｏ．１ | 1962-07-07 | |
| 眠狂四郎無頼控 魔剣地獄 | 1958-10-21 | |
| 若い季節 | 1962-10-20 | |
| 香港の星 | 1962-07-14 | Magazine photographer |
| ウルトラQ | 1966-01-02 | Self-Defense Official |
| ウルトラQ | 1966-01-02 | Inoue |