Asao Sano facts for kids
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Asao Sano
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| 佐野 浅夫 | |
| Born |
佐野 淺雄
13 August 1925 |
| Died | 28 June 2022 (aged 96) Kyoto, Japan
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1943–2022 |
| Known for | 3rd generation "Mito Kōmon" actor |
| Awards | Order of the Sacred Treasure (1996) |
Asao Sano (born August 13, 1925 – died June 28, 2022) was a well-known Japanese actor. He became very famous for playing the role of Tokugawa Mitsukuni. This was in the long-running TV series Mito Kōmon. Sano passed away in 2022 at the age of 96.
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About Asao Sano's Career
Asao Sano had a long and successful acting career. He started acting in 1943 and continued until 2022. He appeared in many different films and television shows.
His Most Famous Role
One of Asao Sano's most memorable roles was playing Mito Mitsukuni in the TV show Mito Kōmon. This show is a type of Japanese historical drama called a jidaigeki. It tells stories from old Japan. Sano played this main character from 1993 to 2000. He was the third actor to take on this important role.
Acting in Films
Asao Sano acted in many movies throughout his career. Some of his notable films include:
- Listen to the Voices of the Sea (1950)
- Season of the Sun (1956)
- Fires on the Plain (1959)
- The Sands of Kurobe (1968)
- The Last Samurai (1974)
- The Funeral (1984)
Acting on Television
Besides Mito Kōmon, Asao Sano also appeared in other popular TV series. These historical dramas were very popular in Japan. Some of his other TV roles include:
- Ten to Chi to (1969)
- Katsu Kaishū (1974)
- Kaze to Kumo to Niji to (1976)
Awards and Recognition
In 1996, Asao Sano received a special honor. He was given the Order of the Sacred Treasure. This is an important award in Japan that recognizes people for their achievements.
