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Isuzu Yamada

Isuzu Yamada

The daughter of an actor, from early childhood Isuzu Yamada took acting lessons, and debuted onscreen at the age of 14. In the mid-'30s, she became a significant screen personality in films directed by Kenji Mizoguchi; later she often worked with director Teinosuke Kinugasa, who became one of her six husbands. She remained busy in films through the mid-'60s, at first in leads and later in character roles. She is best known in the West for her work in such films as Hiroshima (1953), Throne of Blood, and The Lower Depths (both 1957), and Yojimbo (1961). She has also done much work on the Japanese stage. She is the mother of actress Michiko Saga. ~ All Movie Guide


Isuzu Yamada Trivia

When was Isuzu Yamada born?
Isuzu Yamada date of birth: February 5, 1917

Who did Isuzu Yamada play in Throne of Blood?
Isuzu Yamada was Asaji in Throne of Blood

What role did Isuzu Yamada portray in The Lower Depths?
Isuzu Yamada played Osugi, the Landlady in The Lower Depths

Who did Isuzu Yamada play in Yojimbo?
Isuzu Yamada was Orin in Yojimbo


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