(16 September 1895 – 24 April 1984) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 160 films from 1940 to 1975.
Career
Starting out in
shingeki theater, Yanagi moved to
shinpa
(also rendered ''shimpa'') is a form of theater in Japan, usually featuring melodramatic stories, contrasted with the more traditional ''kabuki'' style. It later spread to cinema.
Art form
The roots of ''Shinpa'' can be traced to a form of agi ...
and formed the Shinsei Shinpa theater troupe with
Shōtaro Hanayagi in 1939.
He also appeared as a supporting actor in many films.
Selected filmography
References
External links
*
1895 births
1984 deaths
Japanese male film actors
Actors from Hyōgo Prefecture
Recipients of the Medal with Purple Ribbon
Recipients of the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class
{{Japan-film-actor-stub