Japanese actor (1940–2011)
Toshiyuki Hosokawa
Born (1940-12-15 ) December 15, 1940Died January 14, 2011(2011-01-14) (aged 70) Occupation Actor Years active 1963–2011 Spouse(s) Mayumi Ogawa (1967–1973) Norie Fujimoto (1974–2011)
Toshiyuki Hosokawa (細川 俊之 , Hosokawa Toshiyuki , December 15, 1940 – January 14, 2011) was a Japanese actor and disc jockey , whose credits included roles in television , film , stage and musical theater .[ 1] [ 2] He reached prominence in Japan for his starring role in the 1970 film Eros Plus Massacre , which was directed by Yoshishige Yoshida .[ 1] [ 2]
Hosokawa was born and raised in Fukuoka Prefecture .[ 1] He launched his acting career as a member of the theater company , Bungakuza , in 1964.[ 1] He joined Bungakuza after leaving his university.[ 1] He soon co-starred with actress, Nana Kinomi , in the musical, Show Girl .[ 1] Additionally, Hosokawa served as a professor at Osaka University of Arts beginning in 2004.[ 2]
Hosokawa accidentally fell and suffered head injuries at his home on January 12, 2011.[ 1] He died of subdural hematoma at a hospital in Tokyo , Japan, on January 14, 2011, at the age of 70.[ 1]
Filmography
Film
Television
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