Sessue Hayakawa

Biography

Sessue Hayakawa was a Japanese and American actor who achieved stardom in the United States and Europe during the silent film era. He was known for his roles as a forbidden lover and became one of the highest-paid stars of his time, earning $5,000 per week in 1915. Hayakawa's international stardom transitioned to talkies and he appeared in over 80 films, including The Bridge on the River Kwai, for which he received an Academy Award nomination.