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Susumu Terajima
Susumu Terajima
62 years (Nov 12, 1963)
Tokyo, Japan
118 Movies
31 TV Shows

Susumu Terajima

Known for
Fireworks
Nakamura
Brother
Kato
After Life
Satoru Kawashima
Sonatine
Ken
Susumu Terajima, born in Tokyo in 1963, is one of Japan's most distinctive character actors, forever linked to Takeshi Kitano's tough-guy universe. He appears as a laconic henchman or cop in Kitano's Sonatine (1993), Hana-bi (1997) and Brother (2000), his flat gaze and dry timing making silence into performance. Beyond Kitano he has worked with Hirokazu Kore-eda in Nobody Knows (2004) and Like Father, Like Son (2013), quietly grounding some of Japan's most humane cinema. His screen presence needs no volume to command attention.
Susumu Terajima, born in Tokyo in 1963, is one of Japan's most distinctive character actors, forever linked to Takeshi Kitano's tough-guy universe. He appears as a laconic henchman or cop in Kitano's Sonatine (1993), Hana-bi (1997) and Brother (2000), his flat gaze and dry timing making silence into performance. Beyond Kitano he has worked with Hirokazu Kore-eda in Nobody Knows (2004) and Like Father, Like Son (2013), quietly grounding some of Japan's most humane cinema. His screen presence needs no volume to command attention.
Known for
Fireworks
Nakamura
Brother
Kato
After Life
Satoru Kawashima
Sonatine
Ken
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Kaiji: Life Revenge Game
Kozo Nonomura
2027
Film
Bayside Shakedown N.E.W.
Kijima Johichiro
2026
Film
Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu
Utabori
2026
Film
Blazing Fists
Takayuki Hino
★ 4.2
2025
Film
D＆D 〜医者と刑事の捜査線〜
Bunpei Yuge · 7 episodes
2024–
TV
Kubi
Hanya no Sahei
★ 6.9
2023
Film
The Quiet Don: Chapter 2
Sakamoto
2023
Film
The Quiet Don: Chapter 1
Sakamoto
★ 7.0
2023
Film
Yudo
Saku Kotaka
★ 7.1
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Susumu Terajima and where are they from?
Susumu Terajima is 62 years old, born on November 12, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Susumu Terajima?
Susumu Terajima is best known for roles in When Marnie Was There, Ran, Ichi the Killer.
How many movies has Susumu Terajima been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Susumu Terajima has appeared in 118 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Susumu Terajima's first movie?
The career of Susumu Terajima began with Ran (1985).
What is Susumu Terajima's most recent movie or series?
Susumu Terajima's most recent release is Unification of Japan 75, which premiered on July 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Susumu Terajima appeared in?
On television, Susumu Terajima has appeared in The Files of Young Kindaichi, Code Blue, Solitary Gourmet, Ties of Shooting Stars.
Does Susumu Terajima have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Susumu Terajima's upcoming work includes: The Invisibles (2026), Unification of Japan 76 (2026), Bayside Shakedown N.E.W. (2026).
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Susumu Terajima
Susumu Terajima
1963-11-12 · Tokyo, Japan

Susumu Terajima (寺島進) is a Japanese actor. He has appeared in more than 200 films, 15 commercials, and numerous television dramas in a 20-year career. He is rarely the star of the films he participates in but is widely respected for taking his work very seriously despite how small his role may be.

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