Ikio Sawamura

Ikio Sawamura

Deceased · Born: Sep 4, 1905 · Died: Sep 20, 1975

Known For

YojimboYojimbo
The Hidden FortressThe Hidden Fortress
Throne of BloodThrone of Blood
King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong vs. Godzilla

Personal Details

BornSep 4, 1905 Tochigi, Japan

Biography

Ikio Sawamura, a renowned Japanese actor, entered the world on September 4, 1905, in the picturesque province of Tochigi, Japan. Throughout his illustrious career, he captivated audiences with his remarkable performances in a plethora of films, including the iconic Yojimbo (1961),the gripping High and Low (1963),and the beloved The Hidden Fortress (1958). Ikio's remarkable talent left an indelible mark on the world of Japanese cinema, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and delight film enthusiasts to this day.

Career

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1975
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Terror of Mechagodzilla as Mafune's Butler
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1973
Marco
Marco as Lomar
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1969
Godzilla's Revenge
Godzilla's Revenge as Bartender
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1968
Kaijû sôshingeki
Kaijû sôshingeki as Old Farmer
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1967
King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes as Native
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1966
Gojira · Ebira · Mosura Nankai no daikettô
Gojira · Ebira · Mosura Nankai no daikettô as Elderly Slave
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The War of the Gargantuas
The War of the Gargantuas as Fisherman #1
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1965
Red Beard
Red Beard as Resident
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Frankenstein vs. Baragon
Frankenstein vs. Baragon as Housekeeper
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1964
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster as Honest Fisherman (uncredited)
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Mothra vs. Godzilla
Mothra vs. Godzilla as Shinto Priest
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1963
Atragon
Atragon as Taxi Driver
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High and Low
High and Low as Yokohama Station Trolley Man
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla as Witch Doctor (uncredited)
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1962
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla as Witch Doctor
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1961
Yojimbo
Yojimbo as Hansuke
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1960
The Bad Sleep Well
The Bad Sleep Well as Taxi Driver
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1959
Dokuritsu gurentai
Dokuritsu gurentai
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Battle in Outer Space
Battle in Outer Space as Lantern Man
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1958
The Hidden Fortress
The Hidden Fortress as Gambler (uncredited)
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1957
The Mysterians
The Mysterians
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Throne of Blood
Throne of Blood as Washizu soldier
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1956
Bushido
Bushido as Innkeeper (uncredited)