Reikō Tani

Biography

Reikō Tani was a Japanese actor born on November 15, 1902, in Tokyo. He debuted at age 22 with the film "大地は微笑む" and later became known for his roles as a "social leader" (presumably a comedic or dramatic role) in several films by notable directors such as Ozu Masaki. Tani's most notable post-war performance was in Ozu's 1942 war drama "Father Are You There?", which marked the end of his film career.