Haruo Tanaka
Haruo Tanaka ( March 25 , 1912 – February 21, 1992 ) was a Japanese film actor noted for his supporting roles in a career that spanned seven decades. After the war, he appeared in films for Toho and Shintoho , but gradually he began to demonstrate his unique personality and became active as a character actor, appearing in works by many of the great directors who have shaped the history of Japanese cinema, including Akira Kurosawa , Yasujiro Ozu , Kenji Mizoguchi , and Shiro Toyoda. He died of lung cancer on February 21 , 1992 , at the age of 79.
Haruo Tanaka filmography
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Who is Haruo Tanaka?+
Haruo Tanaka was a prolific Japanese character actor whose professional career spanned over seven decades, starting in the silent era and continuing through the height of the Japanese studio system.
What is Haruo Tanaka known for?+
He is best known for his reliable supporting work in masterworks of Japanese cinema, including Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru and Yasujiro Ozu's Good Morning. Explore his filmography on Mood.
Which studios is Haruo Tanaka associated with?+
He is prominently associated with major Japanese production houses including Toho and Nikkatsu, where he appeared in dozens of features.
