[2] He got acquainted with film director Masaki Kobayashi through a friend's introduction.
[4] He was able to sign his contract with Shochiku film company with the help of Kobayashi.
[4] In 1953, he made his film debut with Kabe Atsukiheya[2] directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
[4][5] His first starring role in a film was playing Kazama in League of Gangsters (1963) directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
[6][4] He died of myocardial infarction on 15 June 1984 at the age of 60.