Hiroshi Akutagawa was an American actor best known for his roles in Where Chimneys Are Seen, Gan, and Till We Meet Again. Born on March 20, 1920, in Tokyo, Japan, he passed away on October 25, 1981, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Hiroshi Akutagawa was the son of the famous novelist Ryûnosuke Akutagawa. His family also included his brother, Yasushi Akutagawa, who was a composer. Details about his personal life are limited, but it is known that he was part of a notable artistic family.
Career
Akutagawa had a successful acting career and appeared in numerous films, showcasing his talent in various genres. He is particularly recognized for his performances in classic Japanese cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. His work has had a lasting impact on the film industry in Japan.
Death and Legacy
Hiroshi Akutagawa died on October 25, 1981, in Tokyo, Japan. His legacy lives on through his films and the influence he had on Japanese cinema. He is remembered as a significant figure in the film industry, contributing to both artistic and cultural narratives.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 無法松の一生 | 1958-04-21 | Capitaine Kotaro Yoshioka |
| 雁 | 1953-09-15 | Mr. Okada |
| にごりえ | 1953-11-23 | |
| 千夜一夜物語 | 1969-06-14 | Badli (voice) |
| 煙突の見える場所 | 1953-03-05 | Kenzo Kubo |
| 日本の夜と霧 | 1960-10-09 | Prof. Udagawa |
| どですかでん | 1970-10-31 | Hei |
| 夜の蝶 | 1957-04-01 | Osamu Harada |
| あやに愛しき | 1956-09-07 | |
| 濹東綺譚 | 1960-08-28 | |
| 子供の眼 | 1956-01-15 | |
| 無頼漢 | 1970-04-18 | Mizuno Echizennokami |
| Jose Torres II | 1965-03-04 | Narrator (voice) |
| また逢う日まで | 1950-03-21 | |
| 日本暗殺秘録 | 1969-10-16 | Narrator (voice) |
| 黄金獣 | 1950-11-04 | Youth in the town B |
| Tora! Tora! Tora! | 1970-01-26 | Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal Koichi Kido (uncredited) |
| 法隆寺 | 1958-01-01 | Narrator (voice) |
| 京 | 1969-01-01 | Narrator |
| 或る女 | 1954-03-13 | Kibe |
| 春の坂道 | 1971-01-03 | Yagyū Munetoshi |
| 源義経 | 1966-01-02 | Minamoto no Yoritomo |
| ゴメスの名はゴメス | 1967-04-27 |