Bokuzen Hidari

Acting

Biography

Bokuzen Hidari (左 卜全 Hidari Bokuzen, 20 February 1894 - 26 May 1971) was a Japanese actor and comedian born in Kotesashi Village (now part of Tokorozawa), Iruma District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. He appeared in such films as Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, The Lower Depths and Ikiru. Hidari was famous among Japanese audiences for his portrayals of meek, downtrodden men, and although a teetotaller, was renowned for his convincing drunk scenes (see esp. "Ikiru").

Personal Info

• Known For Acting
• Gender Male
• Birthday February 20, 1894 (77 years old)
• Died May 26, 1971
• Place of Birth Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan