Portrait of Eiji Kusuhara

Eiji Kusuhara

Bio: The Japanese actor Eiji Kusuhara played the sadistic Lieutenant Sato in the television series Tenko (1981-85), was one of the narrators on the cult show Banzai (2001) and appeared on stages across the UK and Europe in a variety of beguiling roles. He was one of the first professional Japanese actors active in London in the 1970s and enjoyed something of a monopoly on roles until he starred alongside a fellow countryman, Togo Igawa, in The Man Who Shot Christmas (1984)
Born: Thu, Jan 02 1947
Birthplace: Tokio, Japan

Death: Fri, Apr 23 2010
Eiji Kusuhara is 63 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Confessions of a Diary Secretary
Confessions of a Diary Secretary
Eiji Kusuhara was
60 in Confessions of a Diary Secretary
as 'Japanese News Reporter'.
Wed, Feb 28 2007
Poster of Tokyo Jim
Tokyo Jim
Eiji Kusuhara was
59 in Tokyo Jim
as 'Mr. Yakamoto'.
Mon, Oct 16 2006
Poster of Super Banzai Video Show
Super Banzai Video Show
Eiji Kusuhara was
54 in Super Banzai Video Show
as ''.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Parole Officer
The Parole Officer
Eiji Kusuhara was
54 in The Parole Officer
as 'Japanese Businessman'.
Fri, Aug 10 2001
Poster of Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy
Eiji Kusuhara was
52 in Topsy-Turvy
as 'Second Kabuki Actor'.
Wed, Dec 15 1999
Poster of Eyes Wide Shut
Eyes Wide Shut
Eiji Kusuhara was
52 in Eyes Wide Shut
as 'Japanese Man #2'.
Fri, Jul 16 1999
Poster of Souvenir
Souvenir
Eiji Kusuhara was
47 in Souvenir
as 'Presentador TV'.
Fri, Dec 09 1994
Poster of Sticky Wickets
Sticky Wickets
Eiji Kusuhara was
43 in Sticky Wickets
as 'Nashimoto'.
Sun, Oct 14 1990
Poster of Dark Obsession
Dark Obsession
Eiji Kusuhara was
43 in Dark Obsession
as 'Ewo Nagasaky'.
Fri, Jun 08 1990
Poster of Somewhere to Run
Somewhere to Run
Eiji Kusuhara was
42 in Somewhere to Run
as 'Tourist'.
Tue, Jul 11 1989
Poster of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Eiji Kusuhara was
40 in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
as 'U.N. Guard - Japanese'.
Fri, Jul 24 1987
Poster of Quartermaine's Terms
Quartermaine's Terms
Eiji Kusuhara was
40 in Quartermaine's Terms
as 'Oko-Ri'.
Sun, Mar 29 1987
Poster of The Beginner
The Beginner
Eiji Kusuhara was
38 in The Beginner
as ''.
Thu, Oct 03 1985
Poster of Restless Natives
Restless Natives
Eiji Kusuhara was
38 in Restless Natives
as 'Presenter'.
Sat, Jun 01 1985
Poster of Big Mäc
Big Mäc
Eiji Kusuhara was
38 in Big Mäc
as 'Professor'.
Fri, Apr 26 1985
Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Eiji Kusuhara was
36 in Return of the Jedi
as 'Lieutenant Telsij - Grey Squadron (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
Eiji Kusuhara was
33 in Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
as 'Fortyninesah'.
Fri, Nov 07 1980
Poster of The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
Eiji Kusuhara was
33 in The Elephant Man
as 'Japanese Bleeder'.
Thu, Oct 09 1980
Poster of North Sea Hijack
North Sea Hijack
Eiji Kusuhara was
33 in North Sea Hijack
as 'Eiji'.
Mon, Feb 18 1980

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
Eiji Kusuhara was
57+ in Hustle
as 'Mr. Yakubi'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 2004
Poster of Days That Shook the World
Days That Shook the World
Eiji Kusuhara was
56+ in Days That Shook the World
as '(voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 01 2003
Poster of Dinnerladies
Dinnerladies
Eiji Kusuhara was
51+ in Dinnerladies
as 'Mr Tashimoto'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 12 1998
Poster of The Paradise Club
The Paradise Club
Eiji Kusuhara was
42+ in The Paradise Club
as 'Yakuza #1'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Eiji Kusuhara was
39+ in Lovejoy
as 'Miki Watanabe'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Tenko
Tenko
Eiji Kusuhara was
34+ in Tenko
as 'Lt. Sato, Captain Sato'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 22 1981
Poster of Terry and June
Terry and June
Eiji Kusuhara was
32+ in Terry and June
as 'Japanese Gentleman'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of Are You Being Served?
Are You Being Served?
Eiji Kusuhara was
25+ in Are You Being Served?
as 'Mr. Kayoto'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1972