Ikio Sawamura

Biography

Ikio Sawamura was a Japanese actor born on September 4, 1905, in Tochigi, Japan. He gained notoriety for his roles in Yojimbo (1961), The Hidden Fortress (1958), and Throne of Blood (1957). After transitioning to film, he became a prolific character actor in various genres, including comedy, black-and-white dramas, and action films, under the name Ikio Sawamura. He died on September 20, 1975, at the age of 70.