Osman Yusef
Osman Yusef
Japanese Name | オスマン・ユセフ |
Aliases | Johnny Yusef |
Born | May 23, 1920 Ottoman Empire |
Died | August 29, 1982 (62) |
Turkish born actor living in Japan. Yusef was somewhat fluent in Japanese, which made him a hot commodity for films that required actors of Western appearance that could convincingly interact with Japanese co-stars. Yusef also served as a translator between actors of different nationalities, along with fellow actor Heihachiro “Henry” Okawa, who also spoke English. Yusef’s hooded eyes and broad physique led to his casting in intrepid or officials roles, such as astronauts and submarine officers. He also had a notable appearance as one of Jerry Ito’s henchmen in Mothra (1961). He, along with fellow English-speaking actor Harold Conway, appeared in scenes filmed for Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) that were only shown outside of Japan.
Japanese Name | オスマン・ユセフ |
Aliases | Johnny Yusef |
Born | May 23, 1920 Ottoman Empire |
Died | August 29, 1982 (62) |
Turkish born actor living in Japan. Yusef was somewhat fluent in Japanese, which made him a hot commodity for films that required actors of Western appearance that could convincingly interact with Japanese co-stars. Yusef also served as a translator between actors of different nationalities, along with fellow actor Heihachiro “Henry” Okawa, who also spoke English. Yusef’s hooded eyes and broad physique led to his casting in intrepid or officials roles, such as astronauts and submarine officers. He also had a notable appearance as one of Jerry Ito’s henchmen in Mothra (1961). He, along with fellow English-speaking actor Harold Conway, appeared in scenes filmed for Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) that were only shown outside of Japan.
- Battle in Outer Space (1959)...Astronaut
- Mothra (1961)...Nelson's Henchman
- The Last War (1961)...Alliance Pilot
- Gorath (1962)...South Pole Crew
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)...Scientist
- Atragon (1963)...Mu Soldier
- Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)...Reporter (American Version)
- King Kong Escapes (1967)...Submarine Crew
- Son of Godzilla (1967)...Submarine Officer
- Latitude Zero (1969)...Latitude Zero Staff
- Godzilla's Revenge (1969)...Plane Passenger
- Prophecies of Nostradamus (1974)...New Guinea Researcher
- The Explosion (1975)...Reporter
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Battle in Outer Space (1959)
...Astronaut -
Mothra (1961)
...Nelson's Henchman -
The Last War (1961)
...Alliance Pilot -
Gorath (1962)
...South Pole Crew -
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
...Scientist -
Atragon (1963)
...Mu Soldier -
Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
...Reporter (American Version) -
King Kong Escapes (1967)
...Submarine Crew -
Son of Godzilla (1967)
...Submarine Officer -
Latitude Zero (1969)
...Latitude Zero Staff -
Godzilla's Revenge (1969)
...Plane Passenger -
Prophecies of Nostradamus (1974)
...New Guinea Researcher -
The Explosion (1975)
...Reporter