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Japanese movie stars died in 1962

Here are 1 famous actors from Japan died in 1962:

Denjirô Ôkôchi

Denjirô Ôkôchi (February 5, 1898 Buzen-July 18, 1962) a.k.a. Denjiro Okochi, Denjirô Ookôchi, Masuo Oobe, Ōkōchi Denjirō, 大河内 傳次郎, Masuo Ōbe or Denjirō Ōkōchi was a Japanese actor.

He began his career in the Japanese film industry during the silent era and later became known for his roles in jidaigeki, or period films. Okochi appeared in over 300 films during his career and was one of Japan's most popular actors throughout the 1930s and 1940s. He also directed and produced several films, including "Samurai Vendetta" and "Kenju no Ishi". In addition to his work in film, Okochi was also a renowned sumo wrestler and practiced the martial art of kendo. After his death in 1962, he was posthumously awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, one of Japan's highest honors. A museum dedicated to his life and career, the Okochi Sanso Villa, is located in Kyoto.

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