Shin Morikawa

Biography

Shin Morikawa was a Japanese actor and comedian born in 1912 in Yokohama, Japan. He began his career as a bank clerk while studying drama, and made his debut in 1932 at the age of 20. Known for iconic roles such as Ryuzo in "Tora-san's Love Call" and Uncle in the same film series, he also appeared in numerous television dramas, including "男はつらいよ," a franchise that cemented his legacy as Japan's beloved leading man until his death in 1972 at the age of 60.