Kanjūrō Arashi
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Kanjūrō Arashi

Japanese actor (1903–1980)

Kanjūrō Arashi (嵐 寛壽郎, Arashi Kanjūrō; 8 December 1903 – 21 October 1980) was a Japanese film actor. His nickname was "Arakan." He is famous for playing the role of Kurama Tengu series.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Kanjūrō Arashi (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Dec 8, 1903, died Oct 21, 1980.1

About

He entered the film industry in 1927 and came to fame playing Kurama Tengu, a character in the Bakumatsu era created by Jirō Osaragi in his novels. In the 1950s he portrayed the Emperor Meiji in several hit films and appeared in yakuza films in the 1960s. He won Mainichi Film Award for Best Supporting Actor award for his role in The Profound Desire of the Gods.

From Wikipedia’s article on Kanjūrō Arashi, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Career

Occupation: film actor, film producer, actor, kabuki actor.4

Personal life

  • BornDec 8, 1903, Kiyamachi Street5
  • DiedOct 21, 1980, Kyoto6
  • CitizenshipJapan, Empire of Japan7