Sen Yano was a Japanese-American actor who is best known for his roles in Illusion of Blood (1965), The Face of Another (1966), and Woman in the Dunes (1964). Born on February 11, 1928, in Fukuoka, Japan, he had a notable career before passing away on September 17, 2010, in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Personal and Family Life
Sen Yano was born in Japan and later moved to the United States, where he built his acting career. Throughout his life, he remained low-profile regarding his family and personal details, focusing instead on his work in film and television.
Death and Legacy
Sen Yano died on September 17, 2010, due to esophageal cancer. He is remembered for his contributions to cinema, particularly in Japanese films, and his memorable performances have left a significant mark on the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 白昼の通り魔 | 1966-07-15 | Mayor |
| スーパーの女 | 1996-06-15 | Kikuni |
| おとし穴 | 1962-07-01 | Toyama |
| いのちぼうにふろう | 1971-09-11 | (uncredited) |
| 故郷 | 1972-10-28 | |
| 人間の條件 第３部望郷篇／第４部戦雲篇 | 1959-11-20 | Yamazaki Jôtôhei |
| 四谷怪談 | 1965-07-25 | Kobotoke Kohei |
| 他人の顔 | 1966-07-15 | Mentally Ill Man #2 |
| 柳生一族の陰謀 | 1978-01-21 | |
| 真昼の暗黒 | 1956-03-26 | Shokichi Aoki |
| 獣の剣 | 1965-09-18 | |
| 五匹の紳士 | 1966-01-15 | |
| 赤い陣羽織 | 1958-09-23 | |
| Jose Torres | 1959-01-30 | Narrator |
| 終着駅シリーズ 殺人の赴任 | 2001-01-13 | Yoshioka |
| マルサの女2 | 1988-01-15 | Staff in Charge |
| 食卓のない家 | 1985-11-01 | |
| 日本の熱い日々 謀殺・下山事件 | 1981-11-07 | |
| けものみち | 1965-09-05 | Koizumi |
| 震える舌 | 1980-11-22 | Private Hospital Doctor |
| 股旅 三人やくざ | 1965-05-22 | |
| トンガ冒険家族 | 1982-11-25 | |
| 若者たち | 1968-12-16 | |
| 闇の狩人 | 1979-06-17 | |
| 荷車の歌 | 1959-02-11 | |
| 森は生きている | 1956-10-08 | |
| あしたの風 | 1962-04-02 | 俊三 |