Isao Yamagata | |
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| Born | 25 July 1915 |
| Died | 28 June 1996 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1951-1984 |
Isao Yamagata (山形 勲, Yamagata Isao, 25 July 1915 – 28 June 1996) was a Japanese film actor.[2] In 1942, Yamagata and So Yamamura formed the Bunkaza Theatre Company.[3] In 1949 he made his film debut with Kirareya Senta.[3] Yamagata became famous for his role in 1953 film Gate of Hell.[3] He became a character actor and often played villainous roles.[3] In 1973, Yamagata landed main role on the TV jidaigeki Kenkaku Shōbai.[3]
He died of tuberculosis in 1996.[3] He appeared in more than 180 films between 1951 and 1984.
