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Ryushi Mizukami

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Ryushi Mizukami

Born December 26, 1964 in Toyama Prefecture, Japan51 films

Ryushi Mizukami, born December 26, 1964 is a Japanese actor and screenwriter hailing from Toyama Prefecture. He is affiliated with Toei Management and possesses a unique set of skills, including horseback riding and choreography.

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Mizukami's journey in the entertainment industry began with his involvement in situation theaters before participating in small theater productions and other producer-led performances. Subsequently, he made his mark in the realms of film and television, establishing himself as a versatile actor. Additionally, he pursued a career as a screenwriter, crafting scripts for plays, movies, and V-cinema projects. His talents are diverse, exemplified by his recognition with the Special Jury Prize at the Yokohama Film Festival for the movie "SCORE" in 1995 and the Excellence Award at the 1998 Japan TV Scenario "Toryumon" contest.

Beyond his roles on screen, Mizukami is a dedicated educator. He serves as a professor in the Film Department at Kyoto University of Art and Design, contributing to the development of young talents. His wealth of experience and knowledge is being passed on to the next generation of filmmakers, shaping the future of the industry.

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Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Ring 0 poster6.1Ring 02000Dead or Alive poster6.4Dead or Alive1999Getting Any? poster5.8Getting Any?1995Ley Lines poster6.4Ley Lines1999Ring poster6.2Ring1995The City of Lost Souls poster6.2The City of Lost Souls2000Alive poster5.8Alive2003

Filmography

51 films as actor
  1. 2020Nosari: Impermanent Eternity
  2. 2020Just the Two of Us
  3. 2020Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
  4. 2019Tokyo Wine Party PeopleYuji Hotei
  5. 2019Taro the FoolSugio's Father
  6. 2019Randen: The Comings and Goings on a Kyoto TramMeguri Nagamine
  7. 2018Unification Of Japan 26
  8. 2015Yoko the Cherry Blossom
  9. 2015Living Rights
  10. 2013Miroku
  11. 2013Black Face
  12. 2012The Millennial Rapture
  13. 2012Petrel Hotel Blue
  14. 2009The Yakuza Encyclopedia
  15. 2008Cursed Songs: Chi-Manako
  16. 2007Osaka Yakuza War: The Price of a Misfire
  17. 2007Awakening
  18. 2006Organized Crime Investigative Task Force 5: Annihilation of Tokyo!?
  19. 2006修羅のみち12 完結篇
  20. 2006Confessions of a DogShiro Ono
  21. 2005Organized Crime Investigative Task Force 4: Indiscriminate Terror
  22. 2005Organized Crime Investigative Task Force 3
  23. 2005Organized Crime Investigative Task Force 2
  24. 2005Tetsujin 28: The MovieHideyuki Kawai
  25. 2004CharonDai Katsuki
  26. 2003AliveWarden 1
  27. 2001Crocodile Woman’s Revenge
  28. 2001Lonely Hitman: The Blue Wolf
  29. 2000Young Madam's Interference in a HomicideKatsuji Takizawa
  30. 2000Another Battle
  31. 2000The City of Lost SoulsIde
  32. 2000Ring 0Wataru Kuno
  33. 2000Off-BalanceVideo Store Guy
  34. 1999Dead or AliveYakuza (uncredited)
  35. 1999Score 2: The Big Fight
  36. 1999Jubaku: SpellboundIkenoue
  37. 1999Ley LinesFake Passport Shop
  38. 1998A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo
  39. 1998Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 1Akinari Katô
  40. 1997Onibi: The Fire WithinHanamura
  41. 1996A Haunted SchoolMichitaka Tateyama
  42. 1996I Stand Alone - SEX & LOVE
  43. 1996Swallowtail Butterfly
  44. 1996KISS ME
  45. 1996Cursed Beauties: Ghost Stories of Evil Spirits
  46. 1995Score'Right'
  47. 1995Endless Waltz
  48. 1995Ring
  49. 1995Getting Any?Thug
  50. 1994The Wild Beat: Requiem of Betrayal
  51. 1994Tokarev