Hōhi Aoki

Biography

Hōhi Aoki was a Japanese child actor born into a family of modest means in Tokyo's Meguro ward. He began his acting career at a young age, playing roles in several notable films under director smalltus Anni, including "Late Spring" (1949) and "A Hen in the Wind" (1948). Aoki's early success was marked by his versatility, with performances in dramatic and comedic roles alike. His most notable post-war film was "Katsuyoshi" for director Ozu Masaru in 1949