Daisuke Ban
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Daisuke Ban answers to the description of a Japanese supporting actor, cast often and billed modestly. At 79, the parts have moved with the age. The filmography leans toward horror. Employment has been the constant here: 53 years of it. 'Ring' is the title that carried his face furthest, as Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma. Elsewhere on the list sits 'Ring 2'.
Daisuke Ban
13 Movies
10 Series
Daisuke Ban answers to the description of a Japanese supporting actor, cast often and billed modestly. At 79, the parts have moved with the age. The filmography leans toward horror. Employment has been the constant here: 53 years of it. 'Ring' is the title that carried his face furthest, as Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma. Elsewhere on the list sits 'Ring 2'.
Movies
Plays Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma
Ring
1998
Plays Heihachirô Ikuma
Ring 2
1999
Plays Heihachirô Ikuma
Ring 0
2000
Plays Heihachirô Ikuma
The Spiral
1998
Plays Vice Principal
Premonition
2004
Plays Kyujiro Maeno
Kikaider Reboot
2014
Plays Jiro / Kikaider
Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider
1973
Plays Goro Watari / Inazuman
Flying from the Movie Screen: Inazuman
1974
TV Shows
Plays Makoto Jin
Battle Fever J
1979
Plays Watari Goro / Sanagiman / Inazuman
Inazuman
1973
Plays Jiro / Kikaida
Kikaida 01
1973
Plays Jiro
Kikaida: Android of Justice
1972
Plays Jiro/Kikaider
Android Kikaider
1972
Plays Daisuke Izumo
Ninja Captor
1976
Plays Doctor Hoshi
Choujuu Sentai Liveman
1988
Plays Fu Clan Ninja Ijin
Hikari Sentai Maskman
1987
Plays Dr. Aizawa
Chōjin Sentai Jetman
1991
Plays Gouki Fudou
GARO
2005
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Go for Broke
Mr. Otani
2017
Film
Kikaider Reboot
Kyujiro Maeno
2014
Film
GARO
Gouki Fudou · 1 episode
2011–2012
TV
Blood of the Samurai 2
Sensei
2007
Film
Premonition
Vice Principal
2004
Film
Ring 0
Heihachirô Ikuma
2000
Film
Ring 2
Heihachirô Ikuma
1999
Film
The Spiral
Heihachirô Ikuma
1998
Film
Ring
Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma
1998
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Daisuke Ban and where are they from?
Daisuke Ban is 79 years old, born on May 5, 1947 in Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Daisuke Ban?
Daisuke Ban is best known for roles in Ring, Ring 2, Ring 0.
How many movies has Daisuke Ban been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), Daisuke Ban has appeared in 13 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Daisuke Ban's first movie?
The career of Daisuke Ban began with Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider (1973).
What is Daisuke Ban's most recent movie or series?
Daisuke Ban's most recent release is Nebagiba New World, which premiered on July 10, 2021.
What TV shows has Daisuke Ban appeared in?
On television, Daisuke Ban has appeared in Choujuu Sentai Liveman, GARO, Special Rescue Police Winspector, Chōjin Sentai Jetman.
Daisuke Ban
1947-05-05 · Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan
Daisuke Ban (伴 大介 Ban Daisuke), born Kiyonori Saito (斎藤 清憲 Saitō Kiyonori), is a Japanese actor. He was born on May 5, 1947 in Saitama prefecture, north of Tokyo. He is best known for his role as Jiro in Android Kikaider.