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.
Personal Details
BornJul 20, 1937 Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Career
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2006

Nagai sanpo as Matsutaro Yasuda
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2004

Kakushi ken: Oni no tsume as Chief Retainer Hori
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Izo as Swordsman
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2002

September 11 as Villager (segment "Japan")
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1995

The Pillow Book as The Father
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1991

Heat Wave as Police
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1989

Shôgun Iemitsu no ranshin - Gekitotsu as Igo Gyobu
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1987

Zegen as Iheiji Muraoka
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1985

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters as Yukio Mishima
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1983

The Ballad of Narayama as Tatsuhei
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1981

Why Not? as Furukawa
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Samurai Reincarnation as Musashi Miyamoto
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1980

Day of Resurrection as Prof. Tsuchiya
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1979

Vengeance Is Mine as Iwao Enokizu
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1978

The Demon as Sokichi Takeshita
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1974

The Castle of Sand as Kenichi Miki