Seizaburō Kawazu

Biography

Seizaburō Kawazu was born on August 30, 1908, in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan, and later took the stage name River Tanaka. He began his career as a kabuki actor before transitioning to film in the 1920s, joining various production companies including Osaka's Takashimaya Theater and later Shōchiku. Kawazu rose to stardom in the 1930s, starring in numerous films for both Imperial Kinema and New Film Production, including "Gambler's Farewell" and "The Big Boss". He died on February 20, 1983.