Japanese movie stars died at 60
Here are 3 famous actors from Japan died at 60:
Yûnosuke Itō
Yûnosuke Itō (August 3, 1919 Tokyo-March 11, 1980) also known as Yunosuke Ito was a Japanese actor.
Itō began his acting career in the 1940s and initially appeared in a few films as a supporting actor. However, he soon rose to fame through his lead roles in popular Japanese films such as "The Ballad of Narayama" and "The Burmese Harp". Itō was also known for his versatile acting skills, and his ability to portray complex and multi-dimensional characters.
Apart from his work in films, Itō also appeared in several television dramas, and was a popular personality in the Japanese entertainment industry. He was nominated for and won several awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor in 1958.
Itō passed away in 1980 at the age of 60, but his legacy as one of Japan's finest actors lives on, with his films continuing to be revered and celebrated by audiences and critics alike.
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Hidetoshi Nakamura
Hidetoshi Nakamura (July 12, 1954 Tokyo-December 24, 2014) was a Japanese voice actor and actor.
He graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts and began his career as an actor in 1977. Nakamura later began working as a voice actor in the 1980s and quickly gained popularity for his deep, distinctive voice. He voiced many notable characters in anime and video games, including Captain Hook in the Japanese dub of Disney's Peter Pan, Mitsunari Ishida in the Samurai Warriors series, and Gihren Zabi in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. In addition to his voice acting work, Nakamura also appeared in various live-action films and TV dramas. He was known for his versatility as an actor, mastering both serious and comical roles with ease. Nakamura passed away in 2014 due to heart failure at the age of 60. He left behind a rich legacy of unforgettable performances in Japanese entertainment.
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Shotaro Ishinomori
Shotaro Ishinomori (January 25, 1938 Tome-January 28, 1998 Tokyo) a.k.a. Shotaro Onodera, Shōtarō Ishinomori, Shotaro Ishimori, Shôtarô Ishinomori or Shôtarô Onodera was a Japanese mangaka, screenwriter, actor and film director. He had two children, Jou Onodera and .
He died as a result of heart failure.
Ishinomori is known for creating numerous successful manga series such as "Cyborg 009," "Kamen Rider," and "Super Sentai." His works also included adaptations of anime series including "Space Battleship Yamato" and "Galaxy Express 999." He was considered to be one of the pioneers of the Japanese superhero genre and was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1968 for "Sabu to Ichi Torimonohikae," which he designed and wrote the script for the anime adaptation. Ishinomori was also active in the Tokusatsu genre, writing and directing films such as "Kamen Rider the First" and "Kamen Rider the Next." His legacy continues to influence contemporary manga and anime creators to this day.
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