Kensaku Hara was an American actor best known for Midagahara no satsujin, Kurama Tengu, and Midare-boshi Kôjin-yama. He was born on April 23, 1906, in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, and passed away on February 7, 2002.
Personal and Family Life
Details about Kensaku Hara’s personal and family life are not widely available. However, he was born in Japan and became known for his work in films primarily during the 20th century. His early career began in the silent film era, and he transitioned into sound films well.
Career
Kensaku Hara had a successful film career, appearing in a variety of roles over several decades. He starred in notable films including 浪華悲歌 (1936), きさらぎ無双剣 (1962), and others. His versatility allowed him to take on different types of characters, gaining popularity in the Japanese film industry.
Death and Legacy
Kensaku Hara died on February 7, 2002. He left behind a legacy as a talented actor who contributed significantly to Japanese cinema. His work continues to be recognized by film historians and fans of classic Japanese films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 浪華悲歌 | 1936-05-28 | Susumu Nishimura |
| きさらぎ無双剣 | 1962-04-08 | Hyôbu Tsuda |
| 鞍馬天狗 | 1942-10-29 | |
| まぼろし城 | 1940-10-10 | Kogure Tsukinosuke |
| 浅間の暴れん坊 | 1958-12-02 | |
| 柳生武芸帳 | 1961-03-01 | |
| 反逆児 | 1961-11-08 | |
| 殺陣師段平 | 1950-08-26 | |
| あゝ決戦航空隊 | 1974-09-14 | |
| 白扇 みだれ黒髪 | 1956-03-15 | |
| 水戸黄門 | 1957-08-11 | |
| ひばり捕物帖 ふり袖小判 | 1959-11-15 | |
| 妖蛇の魔殿 | 1956-10-31 | |
| 新選組 | 1958-07-13 | Yamazaki Susumu |
| 紀州の暴れん坊 | 1962-09-01 | Kano Shogen |
| 口笛を吹く無宿者 | 1961-09-23 | |
| 若君と次男坊 | 1961-11-01 | |
| 怪竜大決戦 | 1966-03-05 | Zenbei |