About
One of Japan's greatest actors who was often directed by Akira Kurosawa. He starred in Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, and Yojimbo.
Before Fame
While growing up, he assisted his father in the family photography shop.
Trivia
He appeared in Throne of Blood, which places William Shakespeare's Macbeth in feudal Japan.
Family Life
He got married to Sachiko Yoshimine in February 1950 after enduring months of opposition from her parents.
Associated With
Clint Eastwood adopted his persona of the roving warrior.
