Japanese movie stars died in 1981
Here are 2 famous actors from Japan died in 1981:
Isao Kimura
Isao Kimura (July 22, 1923 Hiroshima-July 4, 1981 Tokyo) also known as Ko Kimura, Kimura Isao? or Kō Kimura was a Japanese actor.
He began his career in entertainment as a child actor in the 1930s and went on to star in over 200 films. Kimura became known for his roles in samurai and yakuza movies, but also appeared in dramas and comedies.
In 1952, he formed his own production company, Isao Productions, and began producing and directing films. He was also a accomplished stage actor, performing in theater productions throughout his career.
Kimura was widely recognized for his talent and contributions to the Japanese film industry. He received numerous awards for his acting, including the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor in 1955 and 1959.
Despite his success on screen, Kimura struggled with personal issues throughout his life. He was known to be a heavy drinker and had a tumultuous love life. Kimura passed away in 1981 from liver cancer at the age of 57.
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Junzaburo Ban
Junzaburo Ban (January 10, 1908 Yonezawa-October 26, 1981 Tokyo) was a Japanese actor. He had one child, .
His career began in the 1930s, and he became known for his roles in samurai films. Ban also appeared in several war films, such as “Burma Convoy” (1941) and “The Last Kamikaze” (1956). He worked with some of the biggest directors in Japanese cinema, including Akira Kurosawa, Kenji Mizoguchi, and Yasujirō Ozu. Ban also acted in television dramas and had a successful career as a narrator. He was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class in 1975 for his contributions to Japanese cinema.
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