Japanese movie stars died in 1977
Here are 3 famous actors from Japan died in 1977:
Yutaka Abe
Yutaka Abe (February 2, 1895 Miyagi Prefecture-January 3, 1977 Kyoto) also known as Jack Yutake Abbe, Jack Abbe, Utake Abbe, Jack Yutaka Abbe, Utaka Abbe, Jack Abe or Jack Takuta Abbe was a Japanese film director, actor, screenwriter and film producer.
He began his career in the Japanese film industry, working for studios like Shochiku and Taisho Katsuei. In the 1920s, he moved to the United States and began working for Hollywood studios like Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures. He directed and produced several films in the 1930s and 1940s, including The Face Behind the Mask (1941) and Secrets of the Wasteland (1941).
During World War II, Abbe served in the U.S. Army's Signal Corps, producing and directing training films for soldiers. After the war, he returned to Japan and resumed his film career. He directed and produced several films in Japan, including The Invisible Avenger (1954) and Wolf (1955). He also acted in a number of films, both in Japan and the United States.
Abbe was known for his versatility as a filmmaker and his ability to move between genres. He worked on dramas, comedies, mysteries, and action films. He was also a pioneer in the use of special effects, and his films often featured innovative techniques that were ahead of their time.
Abbe continued to work in the film industry until his death in 1977. He remains an important figure in the history of Japanese and American cinema.
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Jūshirō Konoe
Jūshirō Konoe (April 10, 1914 Nagaoka-May 24, 1977 Nantan) a.k.a. Torahiko Meguro, Meguro Torahiko, Konoe Jushiro, Toraichi Megro, Jûshirô Konoe or Toraichi Meguro was a Japanese actor. He had two children, Hiroki Matsukata and Yuki Meguro.
Jūshirō Konoe began his acting career in the 1940s and appeared in over 200 films throughout his career. He gained popularity for his roles in jidaigeki (period dramas), especially those produced by Daiei Film studio. Some of his notable films include "Yagyu Clan Conspiracy" (aka "Yagyu Ichizoku no Inbo"), "Sword of Doom" (aka "Dai-bosatsu Toge"), and "Shinsengumi" (aka "New Shinsengumi"). Konoe was also a voice actor and lent his voice to various animated films and television series. In addition to his acting career, Konoe was also a talented calligrapher and had his own calligraphy school. He passed away in 1977 at the age of 63.
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Eitarō Shindō
Eitarō Shindō (November 10, 1899 Chūō-ku, Fukuoka-February 18, 1977 Tokyo) also known as Eitarô Shindô, Eitaro Shindo, Tatsugoro Shindo or Shindō Eitarō was a Japanese actor.
He began his career as a stage actor and eventually transitioned into film in the 1920s. He became known for his versatility and starred in a wide range of films, including dramas, comedies, and jidaigeki (period dramas). Shindō was particularly well-known for his roles in samurai films, where he often played honorable and skilled warriors.
In addition to his acting career, Shindō was also a talented calligrapher and wrote several books on the subject. He was also an avid collector of traditional Japanese art and antiques.
Shindō received many awards throughout his career, including the Order of Culture from the Japanese government in 1967. He continued to act until his death in 1977 at the age of 77.
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