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Yoshio Harada

29 February 1940 – 19 July 2011 was a Japanese actor and singer, known for his portrayals of rugged and complex antiheroes. He received a variety of accolades, including a Japan Academy Film Prize, two Blue Ribbon Awards, two Hochi Film Awards, and five Kinema Junpo Awards. Harada also was a blues musician, releasing a number of records throughout his career.

Yoshio Harada

Name
Yoshio Harada
Born
29 February 1940
Birthplace
Tokyo, Japan
Died
19 July 2011
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
Japan · Empire of Japan
Honours
Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · Order of the Rising Sun · Medal with Purple Ribbon · Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor · Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor · Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor
Languages
Japanese

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29 February 1940 – 19 July 2011 was a Japanese actor and singer, known for his portrayals of rugged and complex antiheroes. He received a variety of accolades, including a Japan Academy Film Prize, two Blue Ribbon Awards, two Hochi Film Awards, and five Kinema Junpo Awards. Harada also was a blues musician, releasing a number of records throughout his career.

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