Issey Ogata

Biography

Issey Ogata is a Japanese actor and comedian born on February 22, 1952, in Fukuoka. He began his career as an entertainer after winning the "Birth of Comedians" audition, which led to roles on Japanese TV shows such as "Evil Grandmother" and "RinRinto." Ogata has also appeared in acclaimed art-house films, including Edward Yang's "Yi Yi," Jun Ichikawa's "Tony Takitani," and Aleksandr Sokurov's "The Sun."