Ken takakura, the japanese actor who was best known for playing outlaws and stoic heroes, has died. As a contract actor for toei, ken takakura began his carreer playing a multitude of different roles, from romantic leads in several hibari misora films to morally corrupted gangsters as in pigs, wolves and men. Since his film debut in 1964 he has starred in dozens of japanese pictures. Ken takakura, often called just ken san, is no longer with us. The 12 best ken takakura movies you need to watch taste. Affectionately referred to as kensan by audiences, he was best known for his brooding style and the stoic presence he brought to his roles. Ken takakura, who first rose to stardom in the 1960s playing yakuza outlaws, but later became hollywoods goto actor for madeinjapan films, died on nov. The obituary was featured in legacy on november 18, 2014. Takakura, known as japans clint eastwood, forged a reputation playing.
Il 10 novembre e deceduto, a 83 anni, lattore ken takakura allospedale di. Michael douglas, andy garcia, ken takakura, kate capshaw two new york cops get involved in a gang war between members of the yakuza, the japanese mafia. He was born in nakama, fukuoka, japan takakura died in tokyo, japan from lymphoma, aged 83. The 12 best ken takakura movies you need to watch page 2. He won the japan academy prize four times, more than any other actor. Actor ken takakura, known as the clint eastwood of japan, has died at age 83.
Known as the clint eastwood of japan, takakura gained his streetwise swagger and tough guy persona watching yakuza turf battles over the lucrative black market and racketeering in postwar fukuoka. Perhaps best known abroad for his police inspector role in ridley scotts black rain in 1989, takakura died nov. Takakura gained his streetwise swagger and toughguy persona watching yakuza turf battles over the lucrative black market and racketeering in postwar fukuoka. Japanese actor ken takakura, pictured receiving the order of culture at the imperial palace in tokyo in 20, died of lymphoma at the age of 83.
With ken takakura, kiichi nakai, shinobu terajima, ken nakamoto. Ken takakura, a veteran of over 200 films the ap calls one of the last great japanese movie stars, has died at the age of 83. He won the japanese academy prize a total of 4 times more than any other japanese. Addio a ken takakura, grande attore giapponese giappone in italia. Actor ken takakura to receive order of culture award in. But his 205 works will stay with us to appreciate his presence. Tokyo ap acclaimed japanese film star ken takakura, known for many stoic heroes he. Ken takakura, japanese film star who specialized in rugged. Ken takakura, japanese star and black rain actor, dead at 83 ken takakura, the craggyfaced actor, known for playing outlaws and stoic heros, died of lymphoma on nov. Fields, rochelle hudson, richard cromwell the falcon takes over 1942 irving reis, george sanders, lynn bari, james gleason.
Collaborators, friends and family tell intimate stories of kens journey. He was best known for his roles in black rain and in the yakuza. Renowned japanese actor ken takakura died of a malignant lymphoma on november 10th at the age of 83. Takakura was renowned for his stoic roles in scores of action films and yakuza movieshe was also adept at playing tough but caring men. Japans best actor ken takakura has died of lymphoma, at age 83. Japanese star ken takakura made his featurefilm debut in too late the hero 1970. Ken takakura, who became a star playing outlaws and stoic heroes in scores of japanese films, died on nov. Ken takakura, japanese star and black rain actor, dead at. Japanese actor ken takakura died of lymphoid cancer in tokyo on nov 10 at age of 83, reports japans kyodo news. His office said he died at a hospital where he was being treated.
Ken takakura, a craggyfaced, quiet star known for playing outlaws and stoic heroes in scores of japanese films, has died of. It was, however, in the middle of the 1960s, when he first achieved major stardom as a leading actor in toeis ninkyo eigatype. Veteran japanese actor ken takakura has died at the age of 83 in tokyo hospital. Takakura ken a japanese actor best known for his brooding style and the stoic presence he brought to his roles. Some parting words from yakuza movie icon takakura ken on. Japanese actor, primarily in films but also in television dramas, and singer. Japanese actor ken takakura dead at 83 hollywood reporter. In 1989, he launched an international career in films such as black rain and mr. He was known as the clint eastwood of japanese actors. Ken takakura, who became an icon in his native japan for his portrayal of brooding, dignified and hardhitting heroes, has died aged 83 from lymphoma he was known to western audiences in. Our marketplace offers a huge selection of movies from sellers worldwide.
You can leave condolences in the guest book, buy sympathy flowers, and pay your respects. Reuters often likened to clint eastwood for his stoic and rugged screen persona, mr. Affectionately referred to as ken san by audiences, he was best known for his brooding style and the stoic presence he brought to his roles. Ken takakura, who has died aged 83, was one of the great names of japanese cinema, as well as probably its bestknown body. He won the japan academy prize for outstanding performance by.
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Takakura rose to fame playing toughguy roles in yakuza films, before eventually becoming hollywoods goto actor for western movies. Great jailbreak 1975 teruo ishii, ken takakura, nana. Shop movies starring ken takakura on dvd, vhs, and rare video formats at alibris. It will explode when the train slows down, unless a ransom is paid. Takakura died on november 10, but the news was not announced in the japanese media until after a private funeral service had been held.
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