Jun Ōtomo

Born: 1899-11-21

Birthplace: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Biography

Originally a music teacher, Jun joined the Toho Mobile Culture Corps during WWII. He ultimately became active as a character actor in Toho and Shintoho productions in the '50s and '60s. Noted for his menacing onscreen countenance, he was remembered for his mild-mannered and affable nature in private life.

Known For

Yojimbo
Throne of Blood
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
Stakeout
Black River
Jigoku
Rika: The Mixed-Blood Girl
The Street Without Sun
The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal
Tokaido Yotsuya Kaidan

Top Movie Credits

Yojimbo Seibei Follower
Stakeout Construction camp master
Black River (uncredited)
Jigoku Ensai Taniguchi