Koji Tsuruta

    Known For

    Acting

    Birthday

    December 6, 1924

    Day of Death

    June 16, 1987 (62 years old)

    Place of Birth

    Hamamatsu, Japan

    Koji Tsuruta

    Biography

    Eiichi Ono (小野 榮一, Ono Eiichi, December 6, 1924 – June 16, 1987), better known by his stage name Kōji Tsuruta (鶴田 浩二, Tsuruta Kōji), was a Japanese actor and singer. He appeared in almost 260 feature films and had a unique style of singing.

    Known For

    • Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

      Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

      1955

    • Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

      Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

      1956

    • The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

      The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

      1952

    • Sympathy for the Underdog

      Sympathy for the Underdog

      1971

    • Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon

      Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon

      1977

    • Proof of the Man

      Proof of the Man

      1977

    • Big Time Gambling Boss

      Big Time Gambling Boss

      1968

    • The Imperial Navy

      The Imperial Navy

      1981

    • Desperado Outpost

      Desperado Outpost

      1959

    • The Last Gunfight

      The Last Gunfight

      1960

    • Killer's Mission

      Killer's Mission

      1969

    • Battle of Roses

      Battle of Roses

      1950

    • The Loyal 47 Ronin

      The Loyal 47 Ronin

      1958

    • Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation

      Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation

      1968

    • The Secret of the Telegian

      The Secret of the Telegian

      1960