My Take
Toshirō Ōmi is the kind of figure who makes you realize how thin the modern idea of a "multi-hyphenate" really is. Born in Tokyo in 1918, he moved through the postwar entertainment world as an actor, singer, composer, and film director — not dabbling in each, but actually doing the work in each. That clear, warm vocal style of his was exactly what audiences needed to hold onto during the chaos and exhaustion of the postwar years, and the fact that he also understood music from the inside as a composer gives his performances a depth you can feel even decades later. Earning the Order of the Rising Sun says the broader culture noticed too. He passed away just two days before his 74th birthday in 1992, which feels almost unfairly close, but the body of work stands on its own. This is what genuine breadth looks like — not a brand extension, but a craftsman who simply refused to stop learning.
Overview
Toshirō Ōmi (July 7, 1918 – July 5, 1992) was a Japanese actor, singer, composer, and film director born in Tokyo. A multi-talented figure of the Showa entertainment world, he worked across performance, music composition, and filmmaking. He was decorated with the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class in recognition of his contributions. He passed away two days before his 74th birthday.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Toshirō Ōmi
- Name (Japanese)
- 近江俊郎
- Reading
- おうみ としろう
- Born
- July 7, 1918 – July 5, 1992
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse (午)
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Active years
- Unknown
- Occupation
- Actor / Singer / Composer / Film Director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
- Debut
- Unknown
Awards & achievements
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class (year unknown)
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%BF%91%E6%B1%9F%E4%BF%8A%E9%83%8E
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.