Noted Japanese thespian, renowned for his captivating portrayals of intense, eccentric yakuza characters on the silver screen, and his distinctive, artificially enlarged cheekbones, which have become an integral part of his iconic on-screen persona.
Throughout his illustrious career, spanning over three decades, he has appeared in an impressive array of approximately 300 films, with his most memorable and enduring performance arguably being his cult classic role in the 1967 film, Branded to Kill.
