Koreya Senda | |
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Born | Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan | 15 September 1904
Died | 21 December 1994 | (aged 90)
Alma mater | Waseda University |
Occupation(s) | Director Actor |
Years active | 1936–1970 |
Koreya Senda (千田是也, Senda Koreya; born Itō Kunio, 15 September 1904 – 21 December 1994) was a Japanese stage director, translator, and actor. He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture.[1] He is known mostly for founding the Haiyūza theatre company, and translating and directing the works of Bertolt Brecht in post-World War II Japan. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1936 and 1970.