
Fluent in several languages and trained as a dancer, Yamanouchi moved to Europe in the early 1970's and embarked on an acting and performance career. At first in small roles in B films and as a stage actor, he eventually progressed into more and more international productions and even a few big budget Hollywood films such as PUSH, THE WAY BACK, and THE LIFE AQUATIC.

Zoolander 2
MOVIE • 2016

Father Matteo
TV • 2000

Sandokan
TV • 2025

The Decameron
TV • 2024

Inspector Coliandro
TV • 2006

Christopher Columbus
TV • 1985

Push
MOVIE • 2009

The Way Back
MOVIE • 2010

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
MOVIE • 2004

Il Bosco
TV • 2015

Craving Desire
MOVIE • 1993

Sing Sing
MOVIE • 1983

Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist
TV • 2014

Warriors of the Year 2072
MOVIE • 1984

Treasure Island in Outer Space
TV • 1987

Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals
MOVIE • 1977

Fantozzi: White Collar Blues
MOVIE • 1975

The Last Hunter
MOVIE • 1980