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Haruo Tanaka

Haruo Tanaka

Actor · born 25 March 1912 · Kyoto, Japan

Haruo Tanaka ( March 25 , 1912 – February 21, 1992 ) was a Japanese film actor noted for his supporting roles in a career that spanned seven decades.

After the war, he appeared in films for Toho and Shintoho , but gradually he began to demonstrate his unique personality and became active as a character actor, appearing in works by many of the great directors who have shaped the history of Japanese cinema, including Akira Kurosawa , Yasujiro Ozu , Kenji Mizoguchi , and Shiro Toyoda. He died of lung cancer on February 21 , 1992 , at the age of 79.

Where to start: Ikiru (1952).

As actor 177

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Haruo Tanaka movie?

By viewer score, Ikiru (1952) at 8.3/10.

What are Haruo Tanaka’s most popular movies?

Ikiru, Good Morning, Floating Weeds.

How many movies has Haruo Tanaka made?

177 films on TMDB, 177 as actor.

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