About Shōji Yasui
Lived 1928 – 2014 (aged 85). Shōji Yasui was a Japanese actor and film actor.
was a Japanese actor. He was best known for playing the central role of Private Mizushima in Kon Ichikawa's The Burmese Harp.
Career Born in Tokyo, Yasui first joined a troupe led by Kazuo Hasegawa. He entered the Nikkatsu studio in 1954 and made his debut in a film scripted by Yasujirō Ozu. After starring in The Burmese Harp, he starred with his own family in the television show Chako-chan. He joined the Gekidan Shinpa troupe and become a main actor in their stage productions.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Shōji Yasui's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Shōji Yasui's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Shōji Yasui?
actor (1928-2014)
When was Shōji Yasui born?
Shōji Yasui was born on 16 August 1928 in Tokyo Prefecture.
When did Shōji Yasui die?
Shōji Yasui died on 3 March 2014 in Chiba Prefecture.
What was Shōji Yasui's occupation?
Shōji Yasui was an actor and film actor.
What nationality was Shōji Yasui?
Shōji Yasui was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shōji Yasui. https://biography.guide/shoji-yasui/
MLA: "Shōji Yasui." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shoji-yasui/.
Chicago: "Shōji Yasui." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shoji-yasui/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:34 UTC