Yoshio Tabata was an American actor best known for his roles in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), Daitokai no gozen 3-ji (1958), and Nikutai no mon (1948). He was born on January 1, 1919, in Matsusaka, Mie, Japan, and passed away on April 25, 2013, in Tokyo, Japan.
Personal and Family Life
Yoshio Tabata, also known by his nickname “Batayan,” had a relatively private personal life. Details about his family are not widely known, but he had a significant impact on Japanese cinema throughout his career. His work in films spanned several decades, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Yoshio passed away due to pneumonia in 2013 at the age of 94. His contributions to the film industry remain celebrated, especially for his work in classic Japanese cinema. He is remembered not only for his performances but also for the influence he had on aspiring actors in Japan.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 続二等兵物語 五里霧中の巻 | 1956-03-18 | |
| 誰よりも金を愛す | 1961-02-02 | |
| 大当りパチンコ娘 | 1952-01-15 | |
| 魚河岸の女石松 | 1961-05-31 | |
| 珍説忠臣蔵 | 1953-01-03 | Yokokawa Kanpei |
| 新二等兵物語 敵中横断の巻 | 1960-04-01 | |
| 花かご道中 | 1961-01-21 | |
| 旗本退屈男 謎の七色御殿 | 1961-08-01 | |
| 希望の乙女 | 1958-09-10 | |
| 悪名太鼓 | 1964-08-08 | |
| 肉体の門 | 1948-08-10 | |
| びっくり三銃士 | 1952-10-30 | |
| 忍術武者修行 | 1960-01-21 | |
| トンチンカン 怪盗火の玉小僧 | 1953-04-01 | |
| 抱寝の長脇差 | 1960-01-26 | |
| 明日は明日の風が吹く | 1958-04-29 | |
| 大都会の午前3時 | 1958-01-22 | |
| 大笑い次郎長一家 三ン下二挺拳銃 | 1962-05-15 | |
| 幽霊暁に死す | 1948-10-12 | Daizaburô |