Ryūtarō Ōtomo | |
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Born | |
Died | September 27, 1985
Minato, Tokyo, Japan | (aged 73)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1937–1985 |
Ryūtarō Ōtomo (大友柳太朗, Ōtomo Ryūtarō) (5 June 1912 – 27 September 1985) was a Japanese film and television actor most famous for his starring roles in jidaigeki. [1] In 1936, he made his debut in movies with the film Aozura Roshi. [2] [1]
He ended his life by leaping from the top of a building in 1985. [2] His final appearance in the film was Tampopo directed by Juzo Itami in 1985. [2]