Asahi Kurizuka

Asahi Kurizuka (Kurizuka Asahi (栗塚旭)) (born May 9, 1937) is a Japanese actor.[1] He made his film debut with "Bukinaki Tatakai" directed by Satsuo Yamamoto in 1960. In 1966, he received the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year.[2] He specializes in jidaigeki. Especially he is famous for playing the role of Hijikata Toshizō, he portrayed the role multiple times.[3][4] His most notable appearances include the following:

  1. ^ American Film Institute (1997). The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States: Feature Films, 1961-1970, Part 2. University of California Press. p. 454. ISBN 978-0-520-20970-1. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
  2. ^ "エランドール賞歴代受賞者一覧". 一般社団法人 日本映画テレビプロデューサー協会. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  3. ^ "ミスター土方歳三役 俳優・栗塚旭は記念館設立目指す ８２歳、今も映画出演". www.daily. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  4. ^ "栗塚旭×荒俣宏 ～「新選組血風録」を振り返る". 京都漫画ミュージアムy. Retrieved 17 December 2020.