About Eitarō Shindō
Lived 1899 – 1977 (aged 77). Eitarō Shindō was a Japanese actor.
was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than 300 films between 1936 and 1975. He is most closely associated with the work of Kenji Mizoguchi, with whom he made twelve films.
Selected filmography
Sisters of the Gion (1936) Aru yo no Tonosama (1946) Drunken Angel (1948) Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka (1950) Battle of Roses (1950) Miss Oyu (1951) The Life of Oharu (1952) Life of a Woman (1953) A Geisha (1953) Sansho the Bailiff (1954) The Princess Sen (1954) The Crucified Lovers (1954) Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji (1955) Princess Yang Kwei-Fei (1955) Tōjūrō no Koi (1955) Street of Shame (1956) Akō Rōshi (1961) Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director (1975)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eitarō Shindō?
Japanese actor (1899–1977)
When was Eitarō Shindō born?
Eitarō Shindō was born on 10 November 1899 in Fukuoka.
When did Eitarō Shindō die?
Eitarō Shindō died on 18 February 1977 in Tokyo.
What was Eitarō Shindō's occupation?
Eitarō Shindō was an actor.
What nationality was Eitarō Shindō?
Eitarō Shindō was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eitarō Shindō. https://biography.guide/eitaro-shindo/
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