Japanese movie stars died in 1992
Here are 2 famous actors from Japan died in 1992:
Tomisaburo Wakayama
Tomisaburo Wakayama (September 1, 1929 Fukagawa, Tokyo-April 2, 1992 Kyoto) also known as Jyo Kenzaburo, Jo Kenzaburo, Kenzaburo Jô, Jou Kenzaburou, Joh Kenzaburo, Tomisaburô Wakayama, Kenzaburo Jo, Wakayama Tomisaburō, Masaru Okomura or Okomura Masaru was a Japanese actor and film producer. He had one child, Kiichirô Wakayama.
Wakayama is best known for his role as Ogami Itto in the popular Japanese film series "Lone Wolf and Cub" (also known as "Shogun Assassin" in the United States). He appeared in over 200 films throughout his career, including "Akira Kurosawa's Kagemusha" and "Samurai Assassin". In addition to acting, he also produced several films, including "Shogun's Ninja" and "Message from Space". Wakayama was a skilled martial artist, holding black belts in Judo and Kendo. He passed away in 1992 at the age of 62 due to bladder cancer.
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Haruo Tanaka
Haruo Tanaka (March 5, 1912 Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto-February 21, 1992) a.k.a. 田中 春男 or Tanaka Haruo was a Japanese actor. His child is called .
Haruo Tanaka started his acting career in 1933 with the movie "Shinsei no kaze." He went on to appear in over 200 films and TV shows throughout his career. He was known for playing a wide range of characters, from comedic to serious roles, and became a popular and respected actor during the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.
Some of his notable film roles include "The Ballad of Narayama" (1958), "Fires on the Plain" (1959), and "Harakiri" (1962). Tanaka also worked with famed director Akira Kurosawa in his films "Ikiru" (1952) and "The Hidden Fortress" (1958).
Aside from acting, Tanaka was also a vocalist and recorded several songs, including "Kuruma no Naka de Kara" which became a hit in the 1950s. He passed away in 1992 at the age of 79.
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