Itsuji Itao

Itsuji Itao (Japanese: 板尾創路) is a prominent Japanese comedian, actor, and television personality. Born on July 18, 1963, in Tondabayashi, Osaka, Japan, he has built an extensive career spanning decades in the Japanese entertainment industry, appearing in numerous feature films and television drama series.

Career Background

Itao is widely recognized for his versatility as a character actor, transitioning successfully from a background in Japanese comedy (owarai) to dramatic and eccentric cinematic roles. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with numerous acclaimed directors and appeared in high-profile film projects as well as regular television broadcast dramas.

Selected Filmography

Transcending Dimensions (2025) - Takashima
Revolver Lily (2023) - Ozawa
First Love (2021) - Naoto Hijiriyama
Scabbard Samurai (2011) - Kuranosuke
Air Doll (2009) - Hideo

Selected Television Drama Series

Stove League (2026) - Katsuki Nishida
Destiny (2024) - Detective Watanabe
Ochoyan (2020-2021) - Mantaro Suganoya
Kansatsui Asagao (2019, 2020) - Masashi Todo