Personal Info
Birth date
1944-03-16 (81 Years)
Day of death
2013-09-21
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Also known as
Tarou Ishida
Tarō Ishida
Gentarō Ishida
Gentarou Ishida
Taro Ishida
石田 弦太郎（本名）
石田太郎
Tarō Ishida
Biography
Taro Ishida (March 16, 1944 - September 21, 2013) was a Japanese actor and voice actor.
Filmography
Oshin
6.7
Overview:
Oshin is a Japanese serialized morning television drama, which aired on broadcaster NHK from April 4, 1983 to March 31, 1984. The series follows the life of Shin Tanokura during the Meiji period up to the early 1980s. Shin was called "Oshin", which is an archaic Japanese cognomen.The Files of the Young Kindaichi
8.2
Overview:
A young man who showed little promise while a high school student becomes a master detective, just like his grandfather.CSI: Crime Scene Talks
7.2
Overview:
Satoshi Itomura is an assistant police investigator who belongs to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Scientific Investigation Team. Reenactments, fingerprint and voice data collections, profiling... His team collects scientific evidence and pieces together fragments of information in order to help build evidences. However, Itomura often does not care about the scientific approach and instead pays a great deal of attention to the things that the victims always carried with them or treasured. And he focuses on these things because they usually carry the victim’s dying wishes, understanding that last message not only helps solve the cases but also brings closure to the depressed family of victims.Requiem from the Darkness
6.875
Overview:
Momosuke is a young man with a dream: to travel Japan and collect one hundred stories. He journeys from place to place, searching for tales of the paranormal and bizarre, hoping to collect tales to publish in his book. However, the calm of Momosuke's life soon is shattered by a chance meeting with three sinister beings: Mataichi the priest, Nagamimi the bird-caller, and the beautiful Ogin. Soon, Momosuke learns that there might be more to his newfound comrades than first meets the eye...Inochi
NYR
Overview:
The drama begins in August 1945, three days after the end of the Pacific war. A freight train completely jam-packed with passengers heads for Aomori from devastated Tokyo. On the train is Takahara Miki and her sister Sachi. Miki and Sachi are the daughters of a wealthy landlord living in a village in the Tsugaru area in Aomori prefecture, but they have been living in Tokyo since before the war to attend school. After seeing her village does not have a doctor, Miki is determined to become a rural doctor.Mission To Kill
7
Overview:
Continuation of the popular series of films about the assassins in Edo. This show marks the return of the jidaigeki series "Hissatsu Shigotonin," which has had several seasons between the 1970s and the 1990s. The franchise came back in 2007 with a one-shot special, but this is its first full season since 1992. Makoto Fujita returns as the protagonist Nakamura Mondo, one of the "shigotonin," a team of hired assassins.Hanamura Daisuke
NYR
Overview:
A comical look at the Japanese legal system. Big corporate law firm seeking to increase their profit margin notices that a lot of the partners spend a lot of their time on cases which don't bring in a lot of revenue. They decide they need to hire an average lawyer, at a minimal salary, that will take care of these small cases and not complain. That's why the law firm hires Hanamura Daisuke (Yusuke Santamaria)...to handle these minor cases. Daisuke's approach to the law is very unique and the way he handles each case is very entertainingMatrilineal Family
NYR
Overview:
A generations old family business is sent into turmoil when the sudden death of the head of the family opens the door to a fierce struggle between his three powerful and privileged daughters and the young mistress of modest means pregnant with his child.The Fire Still Burns
NYR
Overview:
This drama tells the story of the Oushu Fujiwara clan spanning generations, 140 years in the late Heian era. They established their domain in Touhoku area (North-east area of Japan), independent from the rule of Minamoto clan.Akira
7.9
Overview:
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.Leave it to me, darling
NYR
Overview:
After four years in the countryside, his company transfers Kagetora and his family back to Tokyo. In their seven years they have gotten used to the peaceful atmosphere and amiable nature of those in the country. However, they soon discover that the hustle and bustle of Tokyo will take some readjustment. With a militaristic landlady, a middle-aged manager with a wife half his age, a charming foot masseuse, and a younger brother enjoying the youth culture of Tokyo, there are plenty of interesting characters to keep them on their toes. --TBSThe Bubble
NYR
Overview:
It's the glittering 80s, and Japan's bubble economy is in full swing. There is a fortune to be made for those who have the brains, determination and pure luck. Tetsuya and Tomoyo are two ordinary, but ambitious people in their prime who have chosen to take part in the money game. They hook up with self-made billionaire Okitsu, who guides them through the "Bubble." A master of the game, Okitsu plays for revenge, not money. He conspires to destroy Kurihara, a ruthless financier whose sole weakness is his only daughter. The plot twists amid a complex web mired in greed, desire and dreams. Spinning with intrigue, the ultimate game of wits has begun for stakes too deadly to imagine.Power of Love
6
Overview:
Toko (Fukatsu Eri), decides after she turns 30 that she is all but ready to give up on any future career hopes or romance, so she turns to the bottle for comfort. She knows that this isn't the best thing, but can't find the strength right now to do anything except choose the easy way to do things. This causes her to start getting down on herself. Luckily though, she doesn't give up hope completely, and tries to take things as they come. Which proves to help to some degree. Suddenly one day, a guy by the name of Kotaro (Tsutsumi Shinichi) comes along. Like Toko, Kotaro hasn't had much luck at work either. Even so, this is still the same guy that Toko liked when she was younger.Steel Frame
NYR
Overview:
Sharply revealing the issue of Japanese construction industry where bid-rigging was a common practice among the giants. After working diligently for three years at a construction site, Heita unwillingly transfers to a sales department where he becomes a part of the illegal collusion -- to limit open competition and obtain high-price public works within the colluding parties. He is torn from conducting unlawful action to save his company, yet deep inside wishing to abide by the law to follow his justice. What will his answer be?Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro
7.514
Overview:
After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in distress' he finds imprisoned there.Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
7.388
Overview:
Once brilliant teenage detective Shinichi Kudo was given a poison that reverted him to a 4-year-old. He's adopted the pseudonym Conan Edogawa so no one (save for an eccentric inventor) will know. Now he's got to solve a series of bombings before his loved ones become victims. Who is this madman and why is he doing this? Only the young genius can save the day but will even he be up to the task?Metropolis
7.127
Overview:
In the midst of societal conflict in the futuristic city of Metropolis, Kenichi and his uncle Shunsaku Ban set out to uncover the mystery behind the first human-like robot, Tima.Bio Hunter
5.878
Overview:
A strange virus known as the Demon Virus, attacks the human genetic code, transforming people into monsters with demonic powers. One particular monster is terrorizing the streets of Tokyo. ripping open young women to devour their livers. A famed psychic holds the secret to the identity and purpose of this monster. Now it is up to two molecular biologists. self-proclaimed Bio Hunters Komada and Koshigaya, to reach the psychic and his beautiful daughter before its too late! The Demon Virus is out to conquer the world.Violent Cop
7.236
Overview:
A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and Yakuza activities.Yoru ni Dakarete
NYR
Overview:
A woman living in the night city and a host trying to shake off the dark past. And another man who loves him while rivalry him. While peeping at the backside of the Mizu shoubai (the night entertainment (nightlife) business) draw a human-like pattern of the primary colors that breathe in there.One Piece: Dead End Adventure
7.015
Overview:
Desperate for cash, the Straw Hat Pirates enter a secret race between pirate crews known as the Dead End Competition. There, they must battle against powerful people, including the bounty hunter who wants to kill Gasparde and a climatic battle with Marine-turned-pirate Captain Gasparde.Heroes II: The Return
8
Overview:
Heroes II: the Return is a 1991 Australian mini-series about Operation Rimau during World War II. The true and tragic story of Operation Rimau, one of the most daring raids of WW2. In September 1944 Ivan Lyon and 22 Australian and British troops attempted to blow up Japanese ships in Singapore. Just 10 miles away from the target they are discovered and so begin a long and desperate bid to escape to Australia. The series shows how after the war it is revealled that 13 men were killed during the pursuit and that the remaining 10 were murdered by the Japanese in a war crime. Tragically this was covered up and their killers were never charged while the men themselves never received any honours for their heroism.One Million Yen Girl
7.1
Overview:
A 21-year-old girl is released from prison, only to deal with the neighborhood gossip about her and family conflicts. She decides to save one million yen, move to where no one knows her and keep repeating the process.Departures
7.844
Overview:
Daigo, a cellist, is laid off from his orchestra and moves with his wife back to his small hometown where the living is cheaper. Thinking he’s applying for a job at a travel agency he finds he’s being interviewed for work with departures of a more permanent nature – as an undertaker’s assistant.Acting
2012Combustible as Tsurunosuke (voice)
2012Rainbow Fireflies as Hotaru Jii (voice)
2011CSI: Crime Scene Talks (1 Episode) as Unknown
2010Steel Frame (5 Episodes) as Unknown
2009Mission To Kill (1 Episode) as Unknown
2008Departures as Sonezaki
2008One Million Yen Girl as Mr. Ueda
2008Furuhata Chugakusei as Priest
2006Japan Sinks as Minister of Defense
2005Matrilineal Family (3 Episodes) as Unknown
2005Seishu Hanaoka no Tsuma (5 Episodes) as Unknown
2004稲垣吾郎の金田一耕助シリーズ (1 Episode) as Kahei Nirei
2004Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog as Unknown
2003Requiem from the Darkness (1 Episode) as Shibaemon (voice)
2003One Piece: Dead End Adventure as Gasparde (voice)
2002恋に唄えば♪ as Unknown
2002Sensen fukoku as Unknown
2002Power of Love (11 Episodes) as PN Resort President
2001Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection as Inspector Terry Crown (voice)
2001Metropolis as Duke Red (voice)
2001Kyotaro Nishimura's Travel Mystery - Soya Honsen Murder Incident as Yasuo Hirano
2001The Bubble (12 Episodes) as Unknown
2000The Boy Who Saw the Wind as Golden Eagle (voice)
2000Hanamura Daisuke (1 Episode) as Unknown
1999Naomi (11 Episodes) as Unknown
1998Suicide Bus as Noguchi
1998Asabuki Riyako, Female Attorney: The Little Accomplice as Inspector Yamaguchi
1998Crayon Shin-chan: Dengeki! Buta no Hizume Daisakusen as Mouse (voice)
1998Leave it to me, darling (12 Episodes) as Unknown
1997Shura ga Yuku 5 as Unknown
1997Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper as Teiji Moriya (voice)
1996Tsubasa wo Kudasai! (12 Episodes) as Unknown
1996Oishinbo as Chief editor Koizumi
1995Bio Hunter as Tabe
1995The Files of the Young Kindaichi (2 Episodes) as Katsumi Yamano
1995Garōden as Unknown
1994Yoru ni Dakarete (8 Episodes) as Unknown
1994Sangokushi: The Distant Land as Zhang Fei (voice)
1993Coo of The Far Seas as Chieftain (voice)
1993A Touch of Fever as Yoriko's Father
1993The Fire Still Burns (15 Episodes) as Unknown
1993Sangokushi: The Yangtze Is Burning! as Zhang Fei (voice)
1992Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms as Zhang Fei (voice)
1991Heroes II: The Return (2 Episodes) as General Otsuka
1991Seven Days War 2 as Unknown
1991Two Magical Nights as Unknown
1990Heaven and Earth as Unknown
1990Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (5 Episodes) as Unknown
1990Jailbreak Mountains as Unknown
1989Violent Cop as Detective Tashiro
1989Swordsman For Hire as Unknown
1988Akira as Colonel Shikishima
1988A Taxing Woman's Return as Kiyohara
1986Fist of the North Star as Narrator (voice)
1986Inochi (50 Episodes) as Hiromichi
1985Odin: Starlight Mutiny as Saint Asgard
1985The Dagger of Kamui as Tenkai / Saigô Takamori
1984Ultraman Story as Father of Taro
1984Oshin as Unknown
1983Oshin (297 Episodes) as Seitaro
1983Final Yamato as Lugal I (voice)
1982Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth as Zeda (voice)
1979Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro as Count Cagliostro (voice)
Creator
1992三国志 ... Creator