Masutatsu Oyama
Acting

Masutatsu Oyama

Born 1923-06-04
Gimje, North Jeolla, South Korea
Department: Acting

Biography

Masutatsu Ōyama, born Choi Yeong-eui (Hangul: 최영의 Hanja: 崔永宜), more commonly known as Mas Oyama, was a karate master who founded Kyokushin Karate, considered the first and most influential style of full contact karate. A Zainichi Korean, he spent most of his life living in Japan and acquired Japanese citizenship in 1968.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Masutatsu Oyama

The Bodyguard
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The Bodyguard

1973
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Bodyguard Kiba 2
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Bodyguard Kiba 2

1973
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Fighting Black Kings
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Fighting Black Kings

1976
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Kings of the Square Ring
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Kings of the Square Ring

1978
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The Strongest Karate Part 2
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The Strongest Karate Part 2

1976
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Oyama Karate Kyokushinkai
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Oyama Karate Kyokushinkai

2005
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Legend of Kyokushin: Mas Oyama – The Godhand
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Legend of Kyokushin: Mas Oyama – The Godhand

1990
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (7 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Oyama Karate KyokushinkaiOyama Karate KyokushinkaiHimselfMovie2005
Legend of Kyokushin: Mas Oyama – The GodhandLegend of Kyokushin: Mas Oyama – The GodhandSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
Kings of the Square RingKings of the Square RingSelf / AppearanceMovie1978
The Strongest Karate Part 2The Strongest Karate Part 2Self / AppearanceMovie1976
Fighting Black KingsFighting Black KingsSelfMovie1976
Bodyguard Kiba 2Bodyguard Kiba 2Tetsugen DaitoMovie1973
The BodyguardThe BodyguardTetsugen DaitoMovie1973