Japanese movie stars died at 50
Here are 3 famous actors from Japan died at 50:
Tomoyuki Dan
Tomoyuki Dan (August 6, 1963 Osaka Prefecture-October 10, 2013 Japan) also known as Dan Tomoyuki was a Japanese actor and voice actor.
He died as a result of aortic dissection.
Tomoyuki Dan was known for his work as a voice actor in various anime series, including his role as Kurogane in Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle and as Rei Furuya in Detective Conan. He also lent his voice to several video games, such as Lao Shan Lung in Monster Hunter, Jin Kazama in Tekken 5, and Sephiroth in Kingdom Hearts. Aside from voice acting, Dan also appeared in several live-action films and dramas, such as Kamen Rider Blade and Ultraman Nexus. Prior to his entertainment career, he majored in physics at Kwansei Gakuin University.
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Matsunosuke Onoe
Matsunosuke Onoe (September 12, 1875 Naka-ku, Okayama-September 11, 1926 Kyoto) also known as Tsunusaburo Onoe, Yukio Koki, Tamijaku Onoe, Medama no Matchan, Tsuruzo Nakamura, Tsurusaburo Onoe or "Eyeballs" Matsu was a Japanese actor.
He was one of the pioneering figures of Japanese cinema, appearing in over 1,000 films during his career. Onoe was renowned for his versatility and skill as an actor, portraying a wide range of characters including samurais, villains, and comedic figures. He was particularly known for his portrayal of the character Otokichi, a young sailor who became stranded in the United States in the 19th century, which he played in a series of films. Onoe was also a skilled director and producer, and he established his own production company called Matsunosuke Onoe Productions. Despite his tremendous success in the film industry, Onoe maintained a relatively low-profile personal life and little is known about his personal relationships or interests outside of his work. He passed away on September 11, 1926, the day before his 51st birthday, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the most influential figures in Japanese cinema history.
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Toshiya Ueno
Toshiya Ueno (April 5, 1963 Japan-April 15, 2013) a.k.a. Ueno Toshiya was a Japanese film producer, film director, screenwriter, actor and pornographic film actor.
He was known for his work in the Japanese film industry and was considered an influential figure in the adult entertainment industry. Ueno Toshiya began his acting career in the early 1980s and worked with several production houses in Japan. He later ventured into film production, directing and screenwriting, and received acclaim for his work on several films. Despite his success in the mainstream film industry, Ueno Toshiya continued to work in the adult entertainment industry under the pseudonym, "Shinobu Kaitani". He passed away in 2013 at the age of 50 due to complications from a heart attack. Ueno Toshiya's contributions to Japanese cinema have been recognized through several awards and posthumous honors.
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