Jiro Todoroki Movies, Biography & Filmography

Jiro Todoroki (August 19, 1954 - August 2, 2020), born as Koichi Miura, was a Japanese comedian, television personality, and fight choreographer. Hailing from Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Todoroki was involved in gymnastics and table tennis during his school years. He achieved victory in a billiards competition during high school. After graduating from Nihon University Mishima High School, he joined Wakakoma Pro in 1973, initiating his entertainment career as a fight choreographer (third-degree black belt in Iaido) and stuntman. Todoroki gained popularity with his appearances on the TV show "Kin'yo 10-ji! Uwasa no Channel!!" (NTV), becoming a household name. His stage name "Todoroki" was coined during a meeting for the show when one of the staff members casually mentioned it. He also regularly appeared on "Bikkuri Nippon Shin Kiroku" (Yomiuri…