Denjirô Ôkôchi was an American actor who is best known for No Regrets for Our Youth, Sanshiro Sugata, and Oatsurae Jirôkichi kôshi. Born on February 5, 1898, in Iwaya-mura, Fukuoka, Japan, he became a prominent figure in Japanese cinema. He passed away on July 19, 1962, due to stomach cancer.
Personal and Family Life
Denjirô’s birth name was Masuo Oobe, and he rose to fame in the film industry during the early to mid-20th century. His contributions to the arts helped pave the way for future generations of actors. While details about his personal life remain limited, he was known for his dedication to his craft.
Death and Legacy
Denjirô Ôkôchi died on July 19, 1962, after battling stomach cancer. His work in films like No Regrets for Our Youth and Sanshiro Sugata left a lasting impact on Japanese cinema. He is remembered not only for his performances but also for inspiring others in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 姿三四郎 | 1943-03-25 | Shogoro Yano |
| 虎の尾を踏む男達 | 1952-04-24 | Benkei |
| わが青春に悔なし | 1946-10-29 | Professor Yagihara |
| 續 姿三四郎 | 1945-05-03 | Shogoro Yano |
| 柳生武芸帳 | 1957-04-14 | Lord Yagyu |
| 柳生武芸帳 双龍秘剣 | 1958-01-03 | Lord Yagyu |
| 御誂次郎吉格子 | 1931-12-31 | Jirokichi |
| 弥次喜多 鳥羽伏見の巻 | 1928-12-29 | Kita |
| 小原庄助さん | 1949-11-08 | Saheita Sugimoto aka Shôsuke Ohara |
| 丹下左膳 決定版 | 1958-03-18 | Gamo Taiken |