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Kunie Tanaka (Japanese: 田中 邦衛, Hepburn: Tanaka Kunie, November 23, 1932 – March 24, 2021) was a Japanese actor. Tanaka first made a name for himself as the lecherous antagonist of the Wakadaishō series (1961–1981) of films.
Japanese actor Kunie Tanaka, known for his appearances in the 1962 film "Sanjuro" directed by Akira Kurosawa and a long-running TV drama series, died on March 24 at 88, his family said.
- The Japan Times
Kunie Tanaka (1932-2021) was a Japanese actor who appeared in over 270 films and TV shows. He was known for his roles in Sanjuro, Live Your Own Way and Nogare no machi.
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Apr 2, 2021 · Tanaka was known for his role as Goro Kuroita, a father in a TV drama set in Hokkaido. He also appeared in films by Akira Kurosawa and other directors.
Apr 12, 2021 · The legendary Japanese actor passed away at 88, leaving behind a legacy of memorable roles in cinema and TV. He was the model for the design of Eiichiro Oda's antagonist character, Admiral Kizaru, in the popular anime series.
Apr 2, 2021 · Japanese actor Kunie Tanaka, known for his appearances in the 1962 film "Sanjuro" directed by Akira Kurosawa and a long-running TV drama series, died of old age on March 24 at 88, his family said.
Mar 24, 2021 · Kunie Tanaka was a Japanese actor who worked with Akira Kurosawa and Kinji Fukasaku. He played the villain Aodaishō in the Wakadaishō series and inspired the character Kizaru in One Piece.
