Yasutaka Tsutsui Japanese Actor Known for Stacy
Yasutaka Tsutsui · actor and novelist · Japanese
Biography
Yasutaka Tsutsui, born 24 September 1934 in Osaka, is a Japanese actor. Among his screen credits are My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? (2005) and Stacy (2001).
Early life
He went on to study at Doshisha University.
Career
He appears in Gemini (1999), the earliest title among his listed credits. He has 4 films on record from 1999 to 2006. The World Sinks Except Japan (2006) is the newest entry in his credits. The records also name him as writer on The World Sinks Except Japan. Tadanobu Asano appears in two of his listed titles. Work listed as notable includes The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
Recognition
He has won three Seiun Awards (1970, 1975 and 1976). His other honours include the Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature (1981) and a Tanizaki Prize (1987). The records list 12 awards won and 3 nominations for him.
Personal life
He has one child on record.
Filmography
4 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The World Sinks Except Japan | Writer | Film |
| 2005 | My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? | Film | |
| 2001 | Stacy | Film | |
| 1999 | Gemini | Film |
Awards and nominations
12 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Japan Art Academy Prize | Won | |
| 2017 | Mainichi art award | Won | |
| 2010 | Kikuchi Kan Prize | Won | |
| 2002 | Medal with Purple Ribbon | Won | |
| 1999 | Yomiuri Prize | My Grandpa | Won |
| 1992 | Nihon SF Taisho Award | Gaspard in the Morning | Won |
| 1989 | Kawabata award | Won | |
| 1987 | Tanizaki Prize | Won | |
| 1981 | Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature | Won | |
| 1976 | Seiun Award for Best Japanese Novel | Nanase Futatabi | Won |
| 1975 | Seiun Award for Best Japanese Novel | Won | |
| 1970 | Seiun Award for Best Japanese Novel | Reichōrui, Minami-e | Won |
| 1972 | Naoki Prize | Kazoku Hakkei | Nominated |
| 1968 | Naoki Prize | Nominated | |
| 1967 | Naoki Prize | Nominated |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Yasutaka Tsutsui?
Yasutaka Tsutsui is 92 years old, born on 24 September 1934 in Osaka.
What is Yasutaka Tsutsui’s nationality?
Yasutaka Tsutsui is Japanese, born in Osaka.
How tall is Yasutaka Tsutsui?
Yasutaka Tsutsui is 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
Has Yasutaka Tsutsui won any awards?
Yes. 12 awards are on record, including Japan Art Academy Prize (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q719250), accessed October 2026
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