Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Deceased · Born: Jan 11, 1939 · Died: Sep 19, 2003

Personal Details

BornJan 11, 1939 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Kawarasaki Choichiro, a celebrated Japanese actor of great acclaim, hails from the picturesque Musashino Town, a charming and vibrant community situated within the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan's capital city. Upon successfully completing his secondary education at the highly regarded Tokyo Metropolitan Musashi High School, he went on to pursue higher learning at Waseda University's esteemed Department of Literature, renowned for its rigorous academic programs and esteemed faculty. However, his academic pursuits ultimately came to an abrupt halt as he discontinued his studies, opting instead to focus on his burgeoning acting career.

Born into a family renowned for its remarkable theatrical legacy, the eldest son of Kawarazaki Chojuro IV inherited a rich cultural heritage. This esteemed individual's personal life was characterized by a deeply loving and supportive marriage to the exceptionally talented Ito Eiko. Additionally, he was fortunate enough to have two younger brothers, Kawarazaki Jiro and Kawarazaki Kenzo, who also pursued their passion for the performing arts, ultimately becoming accomplished actors in their own right, thus perpetuating the family's esteemed theatrical tradition.

Kawarasaki Choichiro's life, a rich tapestry woven from the threads of dedication, passion, and artistry, was tragically cut short at the tender age of 64, when his remarkable body, once a vessel for the embodiment of his craft, succumbed to the merciless hand of fate, succumbing to the devastating effects of acute heart failure.

As the curtain of life came crashing down, it left behind a legacy of breathtaking performances, each one a testament to the power of human creativity and the enduring impact of his art on the world of Japanese theatre.

Meanwhile, his loved ones, a family bound together by ties of blood and a shared passion for the performing arts, continued to thrive, their own stories of triumph and heartache forever intertwined with the memory of Kawarasaki Choichiro, a man whose life may have been cut short, but whose spirit and legacy would live on forever.

Career

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1991
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1981
Why Not?
Why Not? as Nakazawa
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1979
Vengeance Is Mine
Vengeance Is Mine as Pawnshop Owner
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1974
Himiko
Himiko as Mimaki
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1968
Profound Desires of the Gods
Profound Desires of the Gods as Kametaro Futori and the backward son
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1964
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1963
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1962
Love, Thy Name Be Sorrow
Love, Thy Name Be Sorrow as Sakuragi no Miya