Haruo Tanaka, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on March 25, 1912, in the culturally rich city of Kyoto, Japan. His remarkable acting career spanned many years, with notable appearances in films such as Ikiru, released in 1952, the 1955 production Ôshô ihidai, and Sanbyaku rokujû-go ya: Tôkyô-hen, which premiered in 1948. His life came to a close on March 21, 1992, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of Japanese cinema.
Personal Details
BornMar 25, 1912 Kyoto, Japan
Biography
Career
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1984

The Funeral as Old Man
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1969

Inferno of Torture as Samejima
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1966

The Pornographers as Banteki
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1959

Floating Weeds as Yatazo
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Good Morning as Tatsuzo Haraguchi
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1958
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1957

Tokyo Twilight as Komatsu's Customer
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The Lower Depths as Tatsu
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1956

Bushido as Kumagoro the horse thief
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Street of Shame as Osaka Salesman
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Early Spring as Nomura
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1954

A Story from Chikamatsu as Gifuya Dôki
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1952

Ikiru as Sakai
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1951

Ginza Cosmetics as Gonroku Shirai
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1946

No Regrets for Our Youth as Student