KEN OGATA

(1937 - 2008) 71

FILM ACTOR

Wikipedia Profile

Thesp Ken Ogata, 71, who appeared in pics by master helmer Shohei Imamura, died suddenly on Sunday of unknown causes. The family held a private funeral on Tuesday before his death became known to the press. Full Article (Variety)

AWARDS

Awards of the Japanese Academy (3 wins, 12 nominations):

• 1978: Actor, The Demon (Winner)
• 1979: Actor, Vengeance Is Mine (Nominee)
• 1981: Actor, Edo Porn (Nominee)
• 1983: Actor, Ballad of Narayama / The Geisha / The Catch (Winner)
• 1985: Actor, Oar / Tracked (Nominee)
• 1986: Actor, House on Fire (Winner)
• 1987: Actor, Zegen (Nominee)
• 1988: Supporting Actor, The Rage of Love / Oracion / Memories of You (Nominee)
• 1989: Actor, Shaso / Shogun's Shadow (Nominee)
• 1991: Actor, Rainbow Kids / My Soul Is Slashed (Nominee)
• 1991: Supporting Actor, Goodbye Mama (Nominee)
• 1992: Actor, The Dream of Russia / Keisho Sakazuki (Nominee)

NOTED WORKS

For a full filmography, visit: Internet Movie Database Profile

Movies:

• The Sex Check (1968)
• The Song from My Heart (1969)
• The Last Samurai (1974)
• The Geisha (1983)
• Mishima (1985)
• House on Fire (1986)
• Zatoichi (1989)
• Autumn Blossoms (1999)
• The Hidden Blade (2004)
• A Long Walk (2006)