Kokuten Kōdō

Born: 1887-01-29

Birthplace: Takasago, Hyogo, Japan

Biography

Kokuten Kōdō (高堂国典 Kōdō Kokuten, 29 January 1887 – 22 January 1960) was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than eighty films from 1923 to 1959.

Known For

Seven Samurai

Godzilla

Throne of Blood

Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

The Hidden Fortress

I Live in Fear

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Early Summer

Stray Dog

The Idiot

Top Movie Credits

Seven Samurai Gisaku, the Old Man

Godzilla Elder of Odo Island

Throne of Blood Military Commander

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! The Old Fisherman (uncredited)

The Hidden Fortress Old Man (uncredited)

I Live in Fear Workers' Older Family Member

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island Old Priest Nikkan (uncredited)

Early Summer Old Uncle

Stray Dog Old Landlord

The Idiot Junpei