Hôsei Komatsu was an American actor known for his roles in Lady Snowblood, Dannoura Pillow War, and Yôen dokufu-den: Han’nya no Ohyaku. Born on November 4, 1924, in Nagano, Japan, he passed away on July 11, 2003, in Tokyo, Japan.
Personal and Family Life
Hôsei Komatsu was born as Toyoshige Komatsu. Though details about his family life are not widely documented, he was known for his dedication to his craft throughout his acting career which spanned several decades.
Death and Legacy
Komatsu died on July 11, 2003, in Tokyo due to an infection. He left behind a legacy in Japanese cinema, remembered for his strong performances in various films that contributed to the genre of jidaigeki (period drama) and action movies.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 修羅雪姫 | 1973-12-01 | Genzō Shibayama |
| 絵の中のぼくの村 | 1996-07-13 | Grandfather |
| 白昼の通り魔 | 1966-07-15 | Shino’s father |
| 心中天網島 | 1969-05-24 | Tahei |
| 女囚さそり 第41雑居房 | 1972-12-30 | Tsuji |
| ドカベン | 1977-04-29 | Iwaki’s father |
| 日本侠客伝 花と龍 | 1969-05-31 | Kakusuke Hirao |
| 居酒屋兆治 | 1983-11-12 | Matsumoto |
| キッドナップ・ブルース | 1982-10-09 | Pawn Shop Guy |
| 夏の妹 | 1972-08-05 | Kôsuke Kikuchi |