Asao Koike | |
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Born | Tokyo, Japan | 18 March 1931
Died | 23 March 1985 | (aged 54)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1949–1985 |
Asao Koike (小池朝雄, Koike Asao, 18 March 1931 - 23 March 1985) was a Japanese actor. He is most famous for playing yakuza roles. He is also known as voice actor.[1] In 1950, he joined the Bungakuza Theatre Company.[2] In 1963, he left the Bungakuza Theatre Company and established the Kumo Theatre Company.[3] He appeared in more than 120 films.[4]