Ken Ogata

Ken Ogata

Deceased · Born: Jul 20, 1937 · Died: Oct 5, 2008

Personal Details

BornJul 20, 1937 Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Ken Ogata, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on July 20, 1937, in the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan. This talented individual went on to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema, starring in a plethora of films that continue to captivate audiences to this day. Some of his most notable roles include the 1979 psychological thriller "Vengeance Is Mine", the 1981 historical drama "Edo Porn", and the 1983 critically acclaimed "The Ballad of Narayama". Tragically, Ken Ogata's life was cut short on October 5, 2008, when he passed away at the age of 71 in Tsurumi, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Career

2006
Nagai sanpo
Nagai sanpo as Matsutaro Yasuda
2004
Kakushi ken: Oni no tsume
Kakushi ken: Oni no tsume as Chief Retainer Hori
Izo
Izo as Swordsman
2002
September 11
September 11 as Villager (segment "Japan")
1995
The Pillow Book
The Pillow Book as The Father
1991
Heat Wave
Heat Wave as Police
1987
Zegen
Zegen as Iheiji Muraoka
1983
1981
Why Not?
Why Not? as Furukawa
Samurai Reincarnation
Samurai Reincarnation as Musashi Miyamoto
1980
Day of Resurrection
Day of Resurrection as Prof. Tsuchiya
1979
Vengeance Is Mine
Vengeance Is Mine as Iwao Enokizu
1978
The Demon
The Demon as Sokichi Takeshita
1974
The Castle of Sand
The Castle of Sand as Kenichi Miki