Japanese movie stars died in 2000
Here are 2 famous actors from Japan died in 2000:
So Yamamura
So Yamamura (February 24, 1910 Tenri-May 26, 2000 Nakano, Tokyo) a.k.a. Soh Yamamura, Sô Yamamura, Hirosada Koga, やまむら そう, Koga Hirosada, Yamamura Sô, こが ひろさだ, 山村 聰, 古賀 寛定 or 山村聡 was a Japanese actor and film director.
He is considered one of Japan's greatest film actors, and appeared in over 100 films throughout his career. Some of his most notable roles include his performance as the protagonist in Akira Kurosawa's film "Ikiru" and his role as a college professor in Yasujirō Ozu's film "Tokyo Twilight." He also directed several films, including "The Legend of Tanuki," which won the Grand Prix at the 1966 International Film Festival of India. In addition to his film work, Yamamura was also a successful stage actor and appeared in numerous television dramas. He was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class in 1987 and the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in 1989.
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Osamu Takizawa
Osamu Takizawa (November 13, 1906 Ushigome, Tokyo-June 22, 2000 Mitaka) also known as Shu Takizawa, Takizawa Osamu or 滝沢 修 was a Japanese actor.
He made his debut in acting in the 1920s and soon became a popular leading man in Japanese films. Takizawa is best known for his roles in films such as "The Masseurs and a Woman" (1938), "The 47 Ronin" (1941) and "Seisaku's Wife" (1965).
Aside from acting, Takizawa was also a scriptwriter and director. He wrote the script for the film "Fight, Zatoichi, Fight" (1964) and directed his own film, "The Bond of Love" (1969).
Takizawa was known in the industry for his professionalism and dedication to his craft. He continued to act in films and television dramas well into his later years, and was awarded the Order of Culture by the Japanese government in 1984 for his contributions to the arts.
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