Ichirō Arishima
Actor
Born Mar 1, 1916 · Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Active 1951–1987 · Awards: Medal with Purple Ribbon
Ichirō Arishima was a Japanese comedian and actor. Nicknamed "The Japanese Chaplin", he is best known outside Japan for his appearance as Tako, the promoter of King Kong in King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962).
Filmography
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) — Director TakoKing Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) — Mr. Tako (as Ichiro Arishima)Chûshingura (1962)The Rickshaw Man (1958)Incident at Blood Pass (1970) — TokubeiAssistant President (1958)The Masterless 47 (1960) — Kube OnoYouth Season (1962)It's the Drifters! Training, Training, and More Training! (1969)The Rabble (1964)Two Hearts in the Rain (1968)Las Vegas Free-For-All (1967)Obon, The Moll Dipper (1961)The Daphne (1966)Teenage Sazae (1957)The Dangerous Kiss (1960)Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man (1965)Five Gents' Trick Book (1965)Diary of a Company President: Peaceful Period (1959)The Third President (1958)Jiyūgaoka fujin (1960)The Good-Natured Couple (1956) — 隣りの夫Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3 (1958) — HasegawaReturn of the Champ (1981) — Kutarō Tannuma