Japanese movie stars died in 1983
Here are 3 famous actors from Japan died in 1983:
Chiezō Kataoka
Chiezō Kataoka (March 30, 1903 Ota-March 31, 1983) a.k.a. Chiezo Kataoka, Masayoshi Ueki, かたおか ちえぞう, うえき まさよし, 植木 正義, Ueki Masayoshi, 片岡 千恵蔵, 片岡 千惠藏, 植木 進 or うえき すすむ was a Japanese actor. He had two children, Yoshiharu Ueki and Chie Ueki.
Kataoka began his acting career in 1925 and became a popular leading man in films during the 1930s and 1940s. He appeared in over 200 films throughout his career, often playing samurai or yakuza characters. He was known for his strong and stoic performances, as well as his mastery of sword fighting scenes. Despite being drafted into the military during World War II, he continued to act in films throughout the war. After the war, he transitioned to television, appearing in numerous samurai series. Kataoka was awarded the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon in 1975 and retired from acting in 1977. He passed away in 1983 at the age of 80.
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Ganjirō Nakamura
Ganjirō Nakamura (February 17, 1902 Osaka-April 13, 1983) also known as Ganjirô Nakamura, Noburo Nakamura, Yoshio Hayashi, Tamataro Jitsukawa, Nakamura Ganjirō II, Hayashi Yoshio, Ganjiro Jitsukawa or Ganjiro Nakamura was a Japanese actor. He had two children, Sakata Tōjūrō IV and Tamao Nakamura.
Ganjirō Nakamura was considered to be one of Japan's greatest kabuki actors, and his career spanned six decades. He made his debut at the age of 17 in Osaka, and later moved to Tokyo to join the Kawarasaki-za theater. He was known for his expressive acting style and his ability to seamlessly switch between male and female roles.
Nakamura's career was temporarily put on hold during World War II, when he was drafted into the Japanese army. After the war, he returned to the stage and became a major star, receiving numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He was designated a Living National Treasure in 1953, and was awarded the Order of Culture by the Japanese government in 1981.
In addition to his work in kabuki, Nakamura also appeared in a number of films, both in Japan and internationally. He was particularly well-known for his roles in the films of director Akira Kurosawa.
Nakamura died in 1983 at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy as one of Japan's greatest actors.
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Isamu Kosugi
Isamu Kosugi (February 24, 1904 Ishinomaki-April 8, 1983) also known as Kosugi Isamu, Sukejirō Kosugi or Kosugi was a Japanese film director and actor. He had one child, Taichirô Kosugi.
Kosugi began his film career in 1927 as an assistant director at Shochiku studios. He then went on to direct his first film, "The Boss's Son" in 1933. Kosugi worked on a variety of films throughout his career, including dramas, comedies, and samurai films. Some of his most notable works include "Bakumatsu taiyô-den" (1957) and "Ninjô kamifusen" (1954). Kosugi was also known for his acting roles in films such as "Yojimbo" (1961) and "Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman" (1962). In addition to his work in the film industry, Kosugi also directed television dramas and worked as a film critic. He passed away in 1983 at the age of 79.
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