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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…
- Born
- 20 February 1894
- Died
- 26 May 1971
- Birthplace
- Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 1 film
Biography
Who is Bokuzen Hidari?
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").
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Bokuzen was born in which country?
Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan.
What is Bokuzen Hidari best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 1 credited film in the MovieState library.
Which Bokuzen Hidari films can I read about here?
Seven Samurai (1954).