Mikio Narita

Mikio Narita

1935-01-31 – 1990-04-09 (age 55) Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
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Biography

Mikio Narita (ζˆη”°δΈ‰ζ¨Ήε€«, Narita Mikio, 31 January 1935 – 9 April 1990) was a Japanese actor. He was most famous for playing villains. He often worked with Kinji Fukasaku.

Narita graduated from Haiyuza Theatre Company acting school and joined Daiei Film. His career as a screen actor started in 1963. His film debut was the 1963 film Kōkō Sannensei. He gradually won fame by playing the role of the villains. In 1971, Narita left Daiei and became a freelance actor. As a freelance actor he appeared in many yakuza films produced by Toei film company. In Japan he is best known for his role in Tantei Monogatari (TV series). He is also well known for his part in Battles Without Honor and Humanity series. He also portrayed the evil character in Mito Kōmon (3rd season).

He died of Linitis plastica on 9 April 1990. His final film role was in the 1990 film "Jipangu".

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Known For

The Pit of Death
The Pit of Death

1968

as Haruo Kuramoto

Hoodlum Soldier
The Woman Dicer
Samurai Reincarnation
Samurai Reincarnation

1981

as Izumori Matsudaira

Fireflies in the North
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Beast Stable
G.I. Samurai
G.I. Samurai

1979

as Kosa

Shogun's Samurai
Shogun's Samurai

1978

as Ayamaro Karasumasu

Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron
The Fall of Ako Castle
Message from Space
Message from Space

1978

as Rockseia XII

Legend of the Eight Samurai
Legend of the Eight Samurai

1983

as Ohta Sukemasa

Never Give Up
Never Give Up

1978

as Nakado Tasuke

The Geisha
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War