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76 years (deceased)

Kanjūrō Arashi_

"Born — Died "

Birthday
76
Lived
10
Credits
49 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

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Birthday
(Tuesday)
Nationality
Languages
Japanese
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit

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Kanjūrō Arashi: Japanese actor (1903–1980).
Born (died at age 76).
Kanjūrō Arashi has 10 credits in our database.

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Biography

Kanjūrō Arashi (嵐 寛壽郎, Arashi Kanjūrō; 8 December 1903 – 21 October 1980) was a Japanese film actor. His nickname was "Arakan." He is famous for playing the role of Kurama Tengu series. He entered the film industry in 1927 and came to fame playing Kurama Tengu, a character in the Bakumatsu era created by Jirō Osaragi in his novels. In the 1950s he portrayed the Emperor Meiji in several hit films and appeared in yakuza films in the 1960s. He won Mainichi Film Award for Best Supporting Actor award for his role in The Profound Desire of the Gods.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Kanjūrō Arashi?
Kanjūrō Arashi was born on and passed away on at the age of 76.
What movies or shows has Kanjūrō Arashi been in?
Kanjūrō Arashi has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977), Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970), The Profound Desire of the Gods (1968), A Colt Is My Passport (1967), Abashiri Prison (1965).
Where can I find more information about Kanjūrō Arashi?
You can find more about Kanjūrō Arashi on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.

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