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Tomisaburō Wakayama (若山 富三郎, Wakayama Tomisaburō, September 1, 1929 – April 2, 1992), born Masaru Okumura (奥村 勝), was a Japanese actor best known for playing Ogami Ittō, the scowling ronin warrior in the six Lone Wolf and Cub samurai films.
Tomisaburô Wakayama was born on 1 September 1929 in Tokyo, Japan. He was an actor and producer, known for Black Rain (1989), Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) and Shogun Assassin (1980). He died on 2 April 1992 in Kyoto, Japan.
Oct 17, 2022 · Tomisaburo Wakayama played the role of Ogami Itto the Shogun’s executioner, where the position was stolen by the Yagyu Clan and forcing Itto and his young son Daigoro/Akihiro Tomikawa to the righteousness white path as an assassin.
Nov 8, 2016 · Meanwhile, Tomisaburo Wakayama—also a veteran of the kabuki stage—had become a film star in his own right as a contract player for Toei studios.
Jun 19, 2024 · In this insightful piece, we delve into the alluring domain of Tomisaburo Wakayama Films. Ranging from adrenaline-fueled escapades to emotionally resonant narratives, we explore the intricate...
Apr 26, 2021 · One of the in-jokes among Lone Wolf and Cub fans is the surprising physicality of the films' lead, Tomisaburo Wakayama. When he starred in the samurai films, Wakayama appeared to be carrying...
Tomisaburô Wakayama was born on 1 September 1929 in Tokyo, Japan. He was an actor and producer, known for Black Rain (1989), Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) and Shogun Assassin (1980). He died on 2 April 1992 in Kyoto, Japan.
