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He played a major character in Juzo Itami 's 1986 Tampopo. [1] In 1988, he was given a special award for work in cinema by the Japanese Minister of Education, Science, Sports and Culture and continued to appear in films and in a number of TV shows through the '90s. [1] In 1996 and 1997, Yakusho enjoyed several major successes.
Koji Yakusho is a Japanese actor, director and writer who has starred in films such as Tampopo, Babel and Perfect Days. He has won the Best Actor award at Cannes and collaborated with director Kiyoshi Kurosawa several times.
- January 1, 1
- 1.79 m
- Isahaya, Nagasaki, Japan
Oct 25, 2023 · Across a 45-year career in the movies, Koji Yakusho has worked with every major Japanese director of his generation and inhabited over 80 characters, spanning salarymen, samurai, yakuza gangsters ...
Dec 10, 2023 · The Japanese actor talks about his collaboration with Wim Wenders, his character's past and philosophy, and his envy for Hirayama's simple life. Perfect Days is a Tokyo-set film that won the Cannes best actor award for Yakusho.
Feb 7, 2024 · Wim Wenders' Oscar-nominated film follows a Japanese public toilet cleaner's daily life and his encounters with people and music. Koji Yakusho delivers a sublime performance as the stoic but complex protagonist, turning everyday routines into something euphoric and profound.
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Feb 7, 2024 · The Japanese actor talks about his role as a public toilet attendant in Wim Wenders' film, the meaning of komorebi, and his emotional final scene. He also reveals his reaction to winning Best Actor at Cannes and his upcoming projects.
Learn about the life and career of Koji Yakusho, a Japanese actor who has starred in films such as Tampopo, Babel and Perfect Days. Find out his birth name, height, awards, family, trivia and quotes.
