Kan Yanagiya

Biography

Kan Yanagiya was a Japanese actor born on November 8, 1911, in Aomori City, Japan. He debuted with P.C.L. and went on to become known for his distinctive acting style and rugged persona, particularly in the post-war era where he frequently collaborated with notable directors like Philoebus and Kinji Fukasaku. His notable roles include Mr. Kaga in "Yearning" (1964) and Seikichi Hanashim in "Eight Hours of Terror" (1957).