
Eitarō Shindō
Acting
Eitarō Shindō (1899–1977) was a Japanese film actor. His real name was Tatsugoro Shindo. After working as a stage actor, he entered the film industry and appeared in a wide range of films, appearing in as many as 620 works. He was a regular in Kenji Mizoguchi's films, such as Sansho the Bailiff, The Tale of Chikamatsu, and Street of Shame, and played villainous roles in Toei period dramas . In later years, he moved to television dramas , gaining popularity for his roles in family dramas such as Oyaji Taiko. In 1976 he was hospitalized for heart disease and died of a myocardial infarction at Denenchofu Central Hospital on December 18, 1977. He was 78 years old.
Known for
1975Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director
Self
1967Rebellion of Japan
1967Monsieur Zivaco
President Oike
1967若社長レインボー作戦
1966Four and A Half Mats
Yasuzō Fukazawa
1966The Man from Planet Alpha
1966The Craziest Operation
1966The Actress vs. the Greedy Sharks
Sir Doi
1966Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man
1965Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
1965President's Ninja Trick Book Part II
Kōga (President, Kōga Trading)
1964Orders from Hell
1964Revenge
Koetsu
1964Suruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery
1964Raised in a Palace
Chiyomatsu
1964Warrior of the Wind
1964The Kingdom of Jirocho 3
1964Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan
1963Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella
Keishiro Murakami
1963A Devil of a Gentleman
1963Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
1963The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
1963The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
1963Tale of A Company Boss Pt.5
Jirocho