Manabu Morita

Personal Info

Birthday

April 25, 1924

(101 years old)

Place of Birth

Also Known As

守田学哉

Gakuya Morita

守田学

森田学哉

Manabu Morita

Biography

He was one of the regular actors who appeared in Daiei films from the 1950s to the 1970s. He appeared in over 100 films, including uncredited ones, and left a lasting impression playing many strong supporting and minor roles.

Known For

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

The Tale of Zatoichi

The Rainbow Man

Zatoichi's Pilgrimage

Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell

Zatoichi the Outlaw

Wrath of Daimajin

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons

Filmography

1974
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 1
as Amano
The Street Fighter's Last Revenge
as Kuroda
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
as Imanishi Uneme
1973
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
as Dogawa Saburobei
1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
as Omi
1967
Zatoichi the Outlaw
as Tetsu
Let's Dance Tonight
as Yakuza A
1966
Wrath of Daimajin
as Tôma Kuroki
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
as Takuji
1965
Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire
as Denkichi
1964
Superexpress
as Detective A
1963
A Samurai Never Tells a Lie
as Yaroku
1962
A Woman's Life
as Army Major
Black Test Car
as Planning Section 4 Manager
The Tale of Zatoichi
as Seisuke
1961
The Burdened Sisters
as Boy
1960
The False Student
as Detective B
1959
A Storm Zone
as Tanaka
1958
Mother
as Tomioka
1957
On This Earth
as Work Chief
1949
The Rainbow Man
as Detective