Japanese movie stars died at 55
Here are 3 famous actors from Japan died at 55:
Mikio Narita
Mikio Narita (January 31, 1935 Sakata-April 9, 1990 Tokyo) also known as Narita Mikio was a Japanese actor.
He died as a result of stomach cancer.
Narita began his acting career in 1957 with a role in the film "Nihon Zankyoden". He went on to have a successful career and appeared in over 110 films and TV dramas. He was known for his versatile acting skills and played a variety of roles including villains, detectives, and samurai. Some of his notable works include "Seppuku" (1962), "Goyokin" (1969), and "Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice" (1972). Narita was also a skilled martial artist and his background in judo and kendo helped him perform his own stunts in many of his movies. Despite his success on screen, Narita maintained a private personal life and was known for his humility and kindness towards others. He will always be remembered as one of the most talented actors of his generation.
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Atsushi Yamatoya
Atsushi Yamatoya (June 19, 1937 Mikasa-January 16, 1993 Tokyo) a.k.a. Murabito Ôyama, Yoshiaki Ôtani or Wataru Hino was a Japanese screenwriter, actor and film director. He had one child, Akatsuki Yamatoya.
Atsushi Yamatoya is known for his work on several cult classic films, particularly those directed by the legendary filmmaker, Seijun Suzuki. Some of these films include Youth of the Beast, Tokyo Drifter, and Branded to Kill. In addition to his film work, Yamatoya also wrote for television, including the popular series Masked Rider. He was often credited under various pseudonyms throughout his career, including Murabito Ôyama, Yoshiaki Ôtani, and Wataru Hino. Despite his prolific work in the film industry, Yamatoya's personal life was quite private. He passed away in 1993 at the age of 55.
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Ken Yamaguchi
Ken Yamaguchi (March 24, 1956 Fukushima Prefecture-October 24, 2011 Fukushima Prefecture) also known as Kiyoshige Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Ken or 山口 健 was a Japanese voice actor and actor. His child is Kiyohiro Yamaguchi.
He died as a result of cardiac arrest.
Ken Yamaguchi began his career as a voice actor in the 1980s and quickly gained popularity for his distinctive voice which was easily recognizable in a wide range of characters that he portrayed. He became well-known for his roles in popular anime shows like "Naruto", "One Piece", "Dragon Ball Z" and "Fist of the North Star". Aside from his voice acting career, Ken Yamaguchi also worked in the film industry as an actor, having appeared in films such as "Saga of the Phoenix" and "Godzilla vs. Mothra". His talent earned him several awards such as the Best Supporting Actor award at the 5th Annual Seiyu Awards in 2011. Despite his untimely passing in 2011, he left behind a strong legacy in the entertainment industry and is remembered as one of Japan's greatest voice actors of all time.
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