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Noboru Mitani

Bio: Noboru Mitani is an actor, known for A Thousand & One Nights (1969), The Geisha House (1998) and Dodes'ka-den (1970).
Born: Sat, Apr 09 1932
Birthplace: Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Death: Sun, Jan 15 2023
Noboru Mitani is 90 years old
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Poster of The Ark in the Mirage
The Ark in the Mirage
Noboru Mitani was 83 in The Ark in the Mirage
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 2016
Poster of Play Cards When You Die
Play Cards When You Die
Noboru Mitani was 77 in Play Cards When You Die
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2009
Poster of Looking For Cherry Blossoms
Looking For Cherry Blossoms
Noboru Mitani was 76 in Looking For Cherry Blossoms
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 2009
Poster of Kissho Tennyo
Kissho Tennyo
Noboru Mitani was 75 in Kissho Tennyo
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 2007
Poster of The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia
The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia
Noboru Mitani was 75 in The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 23 2007
Poster of Under the Same Moon
Under the Same Moon
Noboru Mitani was 73 in Under the Same Moon as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 2005
Poster of Summer of Ubume
Summer of Ubume
Noboru Mitani was 73 in Summer of Ubume as 'Kamishibai storyteller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 2005
Poster of In the Pool
In the Pool
Noboru Mitani was 73 in In the Pool as 'Doctor Himenogi'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 2005
Poster of Déracine
Déracine
Noboru Mitani was 72 in Déracine
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 2004
Poster of Winter Days
Winter Days
Noboru Mitani was 71 in Winter Days
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 2003
Poster of Gozamareji
Gozamareji
Noboru Mitani was 71 in Gozamareji
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 2003
Poster of Living Hell
Living Hell
Noboru Mitani was 68 in Living Hell as 'The Professor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 2000
Poster of Dora-heita
Dora-heita
Noboru Mitani was 68 in Dora-heita as 'Masami Ochiai'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 2000
Poster of Autumn Blossoms
Autumn Blossoms
Noboru Mitani was 67 in Autumn Blossoms
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1999
Poster of The Geisha House
The Geisha House
Noboru Mitani was 66 in The Geisha House as 'Mikami'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1999
Poster of Glassy Ocean
Glassy Ocean
Noboru Mitani was 66 in Glassy Ocean as 'Artist R'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1998
Poster of The Key
The Key
Noboru Mitani was 65 in The Key as 'Dr. Kojima'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 1997
Poster of King of Sha-kin
King of Sha-kin
Noboru Mitani was 65 in King of Sha-kin
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1997
Poster of Woman in Witness Protection
Woman in Witness Protection
Noboru Mitani was 65 in Woman in Witness Protection as 'Theater Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of Black Suit Legend
Black Suit Legend
Noboru Mitani was 65 in Black Suit Legend
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1997
Poster of Parasite Eve
Parasite Eve
Noboru Mitani was 64 in Parasite Eve as 'Mutsuo Ishihara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1997
Poster of Molester Diary: A Man Who Kept Stroking Ass 2
Molester Diary: A Man Who Kept Stroking Ass 2
Noboru Mitani was 63 in Molester Diary: A Man Who Kept Stroking Ass 2
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of A Quiet Life
A Quiet Life
Noboru Mitani was 63 in A Quiet Life as 'Man in the Novel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Elephant Song
Elephant Song
Noboru Mitani was 62 in Elephant Song
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1994
Poster of The Last Dance
The Last Dance
Noboru Mitani was 61 in The Last Dance as 'Old Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1993
Poster of Hold Me and Kiss Me
Hold Me and Kiss Me
Noboru Mitani was 60 in Hold Me and Kiss Me
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1992
Poster of The Dream of Russia
The Dream of Russia
Noboru Mitani was 60 in The Dream of Russia as 'Kudzaemon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1992
Poster of Minbo, or the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Minbo, or the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Noboru Mitani was 60 in Minbo, or the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion as 'Gang Boss'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1992
Poster of Big Boobs Buster 2: Adventure Summer
Big Boobs Buster 2: Adventure Summer
Noboru Mitani was 58 in Big Boobs Buster 2: Adventure Summer
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1990
Poster of A Paucity of Flying Dreams
A Paucity of Flying Dreams
Noboru Mitani was 58 in A Paucity of Flying Dreams as 'Junkichi Kaijima'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1990
Poster of Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
Noboru Mitani was 58 in Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1990
Poster of Buddies
Buddies
Noboru Mitani was 57 in Buddies
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1989
Poster of Black Rain
Black Rain
Noboru Mitani was 57 in Black Rain as 'Post Office Clerk'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1989
Poster of Sweet Home
Sweet Home
Noboru Mitani was 56 in Sweet Home as 'Middle-Aged Town Official'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1989
Poster of Pretty Body: Frankenstein's Love
Pretty Body: Frankenstein's Love
Noboru Mitani was 56 in Pretty Body: Frankenstein's Love as 'Dr. Takasaki'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1988
Poster of Tomorrow
Tomorrow
Noboru Mitani was 56 in Tomorrow
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1988
Poster of Evil Dead Trap
Evil Dead Trap
Noboru Mitani was 56 in Evil Dead Trap as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1988
Poster of A Taxing Woman's Return
A Taxing Woman's Return
Noboru Mitani was 55 in A Taxing Woman's Return as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of Makeup
Makeup
Noboru Mitani was 55 in Makeup
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 1987
Poster of The Gentlemen’s Alliance
The Gentlemen’s Alliance
Noboru Mitani was 54 in The Gentlemen’s Alliance
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1986
Poster of Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth
Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth
Noboru Mitani was 54 in Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth as 'Kiyoshi Saito'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1986
Poster of Atami Murder Case
Atami Murder Case
Noboru Mitani was 54 in Atami Murder Case as 'Judge Takakura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1986
Poster of Congratulatory Speech
Congratulatory Speech
Noboru Mitani was 53 in Congratulatory Speech as 'Nishiguchi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1985
Poster of Love Letter
Love Letter
Noboru Mitani was 53 in Love Letter as 'Vice Principal'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1985
Poster of The Second Is a Christian
The Second Is a Christian
Noboru Mitani was 53 in The Second Is a Christian
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of I Go to Tokyo
I Go to Tokyo
Noboru Mitani was 53 in I Go to Tokyo
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1985
Poster of The Legend of the Stardust Brothers
The Legend of the Stardust Brothers
Noboru Mitani was 53 in The Legend of the Stardust Brothers as 'Sone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1985
Poster of Big Magnum Kuroiwa
Big Magnum Kuroiwa
Noboru Mitani was 53 in Big Magnum Kuroiwa as 'Nobuo Kishi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1985
Poster of Jugyo Sankan no Onna
Jugyo Sankan no Onna
Noboru Mitani was 52 in Jugyo Sankan no Onna as 'Ryokichi Sasaki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1984
Poster of Dansen
Dansen
Noboru Mitani was 51 in Dansen as 'Eiko's father'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1983
Poster of Choji Snack Bar
Choji Snack Bar
Noboru Mitani was 51 in Choji Snack Bar as 'Nakamura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1983
Poster of Tsumiki kuzushi
Tsumiki kuzushi
Noboru Mitani was 51 in Tsumiki kuzushi
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1983
Poster of Nozoki
Nozoki
Noboru Mitani was 51 in Nozoki as 'Ryoji's father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1983
Poster of Sexual Crime
Sexual Crime
Noboru Mitani was 51 in Sexual Crime as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1983
Poster of Detective Story
Detective Story
Noboru Mitani was 51 in Detective Story as 'Love hotel manager'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1983
Poster of Summer Secrets
Summer Secrets
Noboru Mitani was 50 in Summer Secrets
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1982
Poster of Goyou Sen Enjou
Goyou Sen Enjou
Noboru Mitani was 50 in Goyou Sen Enjou
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of Tasogare ni hyōteki o ute
Tasogare ni hyōteki o ute
Noboru Mitani was 49 in Tasogare ni hyōteki o ute
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 1982
Poster of Angel Guts: Red Porno
Angel Guts: Red Porno
Noboru Mitani was 49 in Angel Guts: Red Porno as 'Seiko's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1981
Poster of Flame of Father and Son
Flame of Father and Son
Noboru Mitani was 49 in Flame of Father and Son
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1981
Poster of Lonely Heart
Lonely Heart
Noboru Mitani was 49 in Lonely Heart
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1981
Poster of Love Letter
Love Letter
Noboru Mitani was 49 in Love Letter as 'Gynecologist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1981
Poster of Samurai Reincarnation
Samurai Reincarnation
Noboru Mitani was 49 in Samurai Reincarnation as 'Monk'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1981
Poster of Female Teacher: Dirty Afternoon
Female Teacher: Dirty Afternoon
Noboru Mitani was 48 in Female Teacher: Dirty Afternoon as 'Suekichi Nomoto'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1981
Poster of The Bear Storm
The Bear Storm
Noboru Mitani was 48 in The Bear Storm
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1980
Poster of The Detective Journey
The Detective Journey
Noboru Mitani was 48 in The Detective Journey
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1980
Poster of Dreamy Fifteen
Dreamy Fifteen
Noboru Mitani was 48 in Dreamy Fifteen as 'Vice Principal (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1980
Poster of Uno Kôichirô no Kai kurabe
Uno Kôichirô no Kai kurabe
Noboru Mitani was 48 in Uno Kôichirô no Kai kurabe as 'Mr. Takei'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1980
Poster of Path of the Beast
Path of the Beast
Noboru Mitani was 47 in Path of the Beast as 'Rokyoku Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 1980
Poster of Star of David: Beauty Hunting
Star of David: Beauty Hunting
Noboru Mitani was 47 in Star of David: Beauty Hunting as 'Sakuzô(作造)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1979
Poster of A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun
A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun
Noboru Mitani was 47 in A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 1979
Poster of The House Where the Devil Lives
The House Where the Devil Lives
Noboru Mitani was 47 in The House Where the Devil Lives
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 22 1979
Poster of The Rivals
The Rivals
Noboru Mitani was 47 in The Rivals
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1979
Poster of Marital War in Kibogaoka
Marital War in Kibogaoka
Noboru Mitani was 47 in Marital War in Kibogaoka as 'Ichirô Nakamura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1979
Poster of Dog of Fortune
Dog of Fortune
Noboru Mitani was 47 in Dog of Fortune as 'Tadao Ohashi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1979
Poster of The House of Hanging
The House of Hanging
Noboru Mitani was 47 in The House of Hanging
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1979
Poster of No Grave for Us
No Grave for Us
Noboru Mitani was 47 in No Grave for Us as 'Murakami'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1979
Poster of The Woman with Red Hair
The Woman with Red Hair
Noboru Mitani was 46 in The Woman with Red Hair as 'Alcoholic Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1979
Poster of Devil's Flute
Devil's Flute
Noboru Mitani was 46 in Devil's Flute as 'Detective Sawamura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 1979
Poster of The Demon
The Demon
Noboru Mitani was 46 in The Demon as 'Train Ticket Inspector'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1978
Poster of Young Beast: Secret Pleasures
Young Beast: Secret Pleasures
Noboru Mitani was 46 in Young Beast: Secret Pleasures as 'Yasuharu Hashima'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Message from Space
Message from Space
Noboru Mitani was 46 in Message from Space as 'Kamesasa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1978
Poster of Teacher Deer
Teacher Deer
Noboru Mitani was 45 in Teacher Deer as 'Rihei Morioka - Vice-principal Teacher'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1978
Poster of Island of Hell
Island of Hell
Noboru Mitani was 45 in Island of Hell as 'Demobilized soldier'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1977
Poster of Yumeno Kyusaku's Girl Hell
Yumeno Kyusaku's Girl Hell
Noboru Mitani was 45 in Yumeno Kyusaku's Girl Hell as 'Hideaki Kawamura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1977
Poster of 田舎刑事 時間よ、とまれ
田舎刑事 時間よ、とまれ
Noboru Mitani was 45 in 田舎刑事 時間よ、とまれ
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1977
Poster of Curse of the Dog God
Curse of the Dog God
Noboru Mitani was 45 in Curse of the Dog God
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1977
Poster of Dan-no-ura Night
Dan-no-ura Night
Noboru Mitani was 45 in Dan-no-ura Night
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 1977
Poster of The Japanese Belly Button
The Japanese Belly Button
Noboru Mitani was 44 in The Japanese Belly Button as 'Railway assistant / Takada / Comedian'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of The Inugami Family
The Inugami Family
Noboru Mitani was 44 in The Inugami Family as 'Fujisaki - ID Officer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1976
Poster of Kyukei no Koya
Kyukei no Koya
Noboru Mitani was 43 in Kyukei no Koya
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1975
Poster of Great Jailbreak
Great Jailbreak
Noboru Mitani was 42 in Great Jailbreak
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1975
Poster of Graveyard of Honor
Graveyard of Honor
Noboru Mitani was 42 in Graveyard of Honor
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1975
Poster of Fighting Dragon
Fighting Dragon
Noboru Mitani was 42 in Fighting Dragon
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Black Battlefront Kidnappers
The Black Battlefront Kidnappers
Noboru Mitani was 41 in The Black Battlefront Kidnappers
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1973
Poster of Graveyard of Masks
Graveyard of Masks
Noboru Mitani was 40 in Graveyard of Masks
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 29 1973
Poster of Music
Music
Noboru Mitani was 40 in Music as 'Syunji'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1972
Poster of Outlaw Killers: Three Mad Dog Brothers
Outlaw Killers: Three Mad Dog Brothers
Noboru Mitani was 40 in Outlaw Killers: Three Mad Dog Brothers as 'Taichi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1972
Poster of Street Mobster
Street Mobster
Noboru Mitani was 40 in Street Mobster as 'Taniguchi'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1972
Poster of Under the Flag of the Rising Sun
Under the Flag of the Rising Sun
Noboru Mitani was 39 in Under the Flag of the Rising Sun as 'Pvt. Tsuguo Terajima'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1972
Poster of Shiosai
Shiosai
Noboru Mitani was 39 in Shiosai
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1971
Poster of Song of the Horse
Song of the Horse
Noboru Mitani was 39 in Song of the Horse as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 1971
Poster of Kigeki: Onna ikitemasu
Kigeki: Onna ikitemasu
Noboru Mitani was 39 in Kigeki: Onna ikitemasu
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 24 1971
Poster of Dodes'ka-den
Dodes'ka-den
Noboru Mitani was 38 in Dodes'ka-den as 'Beggar'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1970
Poster of A Thousand and One Nights
A Thousand and One Nights
Noboru Mitani was 37 in A Thousand and One Nights as 'Jin (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 14 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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 Princess Tutu
Princess Tutu
Noboru Mitani was 70+ in Princess Tutu as 'Drosselmeyer (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 16 2002
Poster of Shadow Warrior Tokugawa Ieyasu
Shadow Warrior Tokugawa Ieyasu
Noboru Mitani was 65+ in Shadow Warrior Tokugawa Ieyasu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of The Files of the Young Kindaichi
The Files of the Young Kindaichi
Noboru Mitani was 63+ in The Files of the Young Kindaichi as 'Jyuzo Tokita'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 15 1995
Poster of Magical Chinese Girl Ipanema!
Magical Chinese Girl Ipanema!
Noboru Mitani was 57+ in Magical Chinese Girl Ipanema! as 'Tigris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 1989
Poster of Murder Case: Lover Swap
Murder Case: Lover Swap
Noboru Mitani was 49+ in Murder Case: Lover Swap
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 20 1982
Poster of Denshi Sentai Denziman
Denshi Sentai Denziman
Noboru Mitani was 47+ in Denshi Sentai Denziman as 'Balloon Vendor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 02 1980
Poster of Ultraman Taro
Ultraman Taro
Noboru Mitani was 40+ in Ultraman Taro as 'Kazumi Nitani'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 06 1973