Noboru Ando, a Japanese thespian of considerable renown, was born on May 24, 1926, and tragically passed away on December 16, 2015. Throughout his illustrious career, Ando distinguished himself as a multifaceted artist, effortlessly transitioning between the worlds of acting, writing, and even former yakuza affiliations.
His most notable claim to fame, however, lies in his uncanny ability to draw upon his own experiences as a criminal in his numerous roles within the yakuza film genre. This unique perspective, coupled with his unparalleled understanding of the yakuza lifestyle, allowed Ando to bring an unparalleled level of authenticity to his performances.
A testament to his rugged past, Ando bore a prominent knife scar on his left cheek, a tangible reminder of a violent altercation with a Korean gangster during his youth.
