Japanese movie stars born in 1927
Here are 8 famous actors from Japan were born in 1927:
Seizō Katō
Seizō Katō (February 14, 1927 Tokyo Prefecture-January 17, 2014 Itabashi) a.k.a. Katou Seizo or Katō Seizō was a Japanese voice actor and actor.
He started his career in the entertainment industry in 1950, and throughout his career, he lent his voice to various famous anime characters, such as Saazbaum in Aldnoah.Zero, Admiral Kizaru in One Piece, and Dr. Tofu in Ranma ½. Some of his live-action work includes appearances in TV dramas and movies such as Shinsengumi! and Shogun's Shadow. In 2003, he received the Merit award at the 7th Seiyu Awards for his contributions to the industry. Despite being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2013, he continued to work in the industry until his passing the following year.
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Kōji Nanbara
Kōji Nanbara (June 7, 1927 Yokohama-December 20, 2001 Chofu) a.k.a. Uwaji Itsui, 則竹 卯和二, Nanbara Koji, Shinji Nanbara, Itsui Uwaji, 伍井 卯和二, Nanbara Shinji, 船上 爽, なんばら こうじ, 南原 宏治, 南原 伸二, なんばら しんじ, いつい うわじ, Kôji Nambara, Nambara Kôji, Nambara Shinji or Shinji Nambara was a Japanese actor. He had three children, Eri Koike, Kenro Nanbara and Seiro Yamaguchi.
Nanbara began his acting career in the 1950s and appeared in over 200 films and television dramas during his career. He was known for his roles in samurai films and is considered one of the most prominent actors in the genre. His most famous role was in the television series "Zenigata Heiji" where he played a detective. Nanbara also appeared in international films, including "The Yakuza" directed by Sydney Pollack. He received several awards for his contributions to Japanese cinema, including the Blue Ribbon Awards and the Japan Academy Prize. In addition to his acting career, Nanbara was a professor of theater at Toho Gakuen College. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 74.
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Akihiko Hirata
Akihiko Hirata (December 16, 1927 Seoul-July 25, 1984 Tokyo) a.k.a. Akihiko Onoda, Hirata Akihiko or Onoda Akihiko was a Japanese actor.
He was best known for his roles in Japanese tokusatsu films, including the original 1954 Godzilla film, in which he played Dr. Daisuke Serizawa. Hirata appeared in several other Godzilla films throughout his career and became a synonymous figure in the franchise. He also appeared in other prominent Japanese films such as Akira Kurosawa’s “The Hidden Fortress” and “Seven Samurai.” In addition to his acting career, Hirata was also a published author and wrote several novels. He passed away in 1984 at the age of 56.
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Kazuo Kumakura
Kazuo Kumakura (January 30, 1927 Minato-) a.k.a. 熊倉一雄 or Kumakura Kazuo is a Japanese actor, voice actor, theatre director and entrepreneur.
He began his acting career in the 1950s and became well-known for his performances in films such as "Tokyo Twilight" and "Floating Weeds". He also had a prolific voice acting career and provided voices for various anime shows, including "Tomorrow's Joe" and "Godzilla vs. Hedorah". In addition to acting, Kumakura was also a respected theatre director and founded the Theatre Echo company. He was also a successful entrepreneur and established a chain of izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) called Kumakura Shokudo. Kumakura received numerous awards for his contributions to the arts, including the Order of the Rising Sun in 2012.
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Hideo Kanze
Hideo Kanze (August 3, 1927 Tokyo-June 8, 2007 Tokyo) also known as 観世榮夫, Kanze Hideo, 観世 栄夫 or かんぜ ひでお was a Japanese actor and theatre director.
He was born into the Kanze family, a prominent family of Noh actors, and began his acting career at a young age. Kanze later became the head of the Kanze school of Noh, one of the oldest and most prestigious schools of Noh in Japan. He worked to promote Noh internationally and was recognized for his contributions to Japanese culture, receiving the Order of Culture from the Japanese government in 1995. Kanze was also involved in film and television, and appeared in several movies and TV dramas throughout his career. He passed away in 2007 at the age of 79.
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Yoshio Tsuchiya
Yoshio Tsuchiya (May 18, 1927 Yamanashi-) also known as Tsuchiya Yoshio is a Japanese actor.
He started his acting career in 1950 and has appeared in over 250 films throughout his career. Tsuchiya is best known for his work in Toho studio's kaiju films, including "Mothra," "Godzilla vs. Mothra," and "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster." He has also appeared in many other popular films such as "The Human Vapor" and "The Yakuza" and has worked with legendary directors such as Akira Kurosawa and Ishirō Honda. Tsuchiya has won several awards for his performances over the years, including a Best Supporting Actor award at the Japan Academy Prize ceremony in 1987 for his role in the film "Jingi naki tatakai: Hiroshima shito hen."
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Mizuho Suzuki
Mizuho Suzuki (October 23, 1927 Manchukuo-) also known as Suzuki Mizuho is a Japanese actor and voice actor.
Suzuki Mizuho began her acting career in 1949 as a member of the Seinenza Theatre Company. She later became a freelance actress and voice actress, and has lent her voice to many popular anime and video game characters, such as Maria in "Ippatsu Kanta-kun," Queen Beryl in "Sailor Moon," and Kakuju in "Ninja Gaiden." In addition to her voice acting work, Suzuki has appeared in numerous film and television productions, including "Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: In the Name of Love" and the TV drama "The Yagyu Conspiracy." In 1990, she received the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Japan Academy Prize for her role in the film "Black Rain."
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Minoru Uchida
Minoru Uchida (March 18, 1927 Okayama-) a.k.a. Uchida Minoru or 内田稔 is a Japanese actor and voice actor.
He started his acting career in 1951 with the movie "Honeymoon" and has since appeared in numerous films, television dramas, and stage productions. Some of his notable works include "Tokyo Twilight," "Kwaidan," and "Suna no Utsuwa." Uchida is also known for his voiceover work in anime and Japanese dubs of foreign films. He has lent his voice to characters in popular anime such as "Doraemon," "Cat's Eye," and "Lupin III." Uchida has won several awards for his work, including the 1997 Best Actor Award at the Japan Academy Prize for his role in "Oishii Kankei."
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