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Sō Yamamura

Sō Yamamura was a Japanese actor and film director (1910–2000). He was born in Tenri and died in Tokyo.

Also recorded as Satoshi Yamamura · Koga Hirosada · So Yamamura · Sou Yamamura

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朝日新聞社 · 『アサヒグラフ』 1954年9月22日号 · Public domain

Identity

Sō Yamamura studied at University of Tokyo. The recorded working language is Japanese.

The field of work recorded is acting and film direction.

Distinctions recorded are Medal with Purple Ribbon, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor and Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor.

Sō Yamamura is recorded as having received Medal with Purple Ribbon, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer and Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor. Recorded at birth as 古賀 寛定.

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  1. 1910

    Life

    Sō Yamamura was born in 1910 at Tenri.

  2. 1924

    Institution

    Dancing at the New Carlton Hotel in Shanghai, dated 1924, held by The Art Institute of Chicago.

  3. 1924

    Institution

    Dancing at the New Carlton Hotel in Shanghai (The Art Institute of Chicago).

  4. 2000

    Life

    Sō Yamamura died in 2000 at Tokyo.

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  1. 1910

    Sō Yamamura was born in 1910 at Tenri.

  2. 1924

    Dancing at the New Carlton Hotel in Shanghai, dated 1924, held by The Art Institute of Chicago.

  3. 1924

    Dancing at the New Carlton Hotel in Shanghai (The Art Institute of Chicago).

  4. 2000

    Sō Yamamura died in 2000 at Tokyo.

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Sō Yamamura was recorded at birth as 古賀 寛定. The authorities additionally record the headings Satoshi Yamamura, Koga Hirosada, So Yamamura and Sou Yamamura. His recorded language was Japanese.

He was the child of Chitose Koga.

Sō Yamamura received Medal with Purple Ribbon, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor.

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