Rentarô Mikuni

Rentarô Mikuni

Deceased · Born: Jan 20, 1923 · Died: Apr 14, 2013

Personal Details

BornJan 20, 1923 Gunma, Japan
Spouse
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Relatives
  • Kan'ichirô Satô (Grandchild)

Biography

Rentarô Mikuni, a renowned Japanese actor and director, emerged into the world on January 20, 1923, in the picturesque prefecture of Gunma, Japan.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mikuni left an indelible mark on the film industry, particularly through his captivating performances in iconic movies such as Harakiri, released in 1962, Vengeance Is Mine, a 1979 cinematic masterpiece, and the 1988 critically acclaimed Tsuribaka nisshi.

Sadly, his remarkable life came to a close on April 14, 2013, in the tranquil city of Inagi, nestled within the metropolitan boundaries of Tokyo, Japan.

Career

1988
A Taxing Woman's Return
A Taxing Woman's Return as Teppei Onisawa
1981
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun as Hajime 'Fatso' Sandaiji
1979
Vengeance Is Mine
Vengeance Is Mine as Shizuo Enokizu
1974
Himiko
Himiko as Nashime
1973
Coup d'Etat
Coup d'Etat as Kazuki Kitamura / Ikki Kita
1972
Zatoichi at Large
Zatoichi at Large as Boss Tetsugorô
1968
Profound Desires of the Gods
Profound Desires of the Gods as Nekichi Futori / the chained son
1967
1965
A Fugitive from the Past
A Fugitive from the Past as Takichi Inukai aka Kyôichirô Tarumi
1964
Kwaidan
Kwaidan as Husband
1962
Harakiri
Harakiri as Kageyu Saito
1956
The Burmese Harp
The Burmese Harp as Captain Inouye
1954
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto as Honiden Matahachi