Yutaka Sada

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Yutaka Sada began his acting career as part of the Shochiku film studio's "Shōchiku Enka Troupe." He made his screen debut in the 1930s and went on to appear in numerous films throughout his career. In the 1950s and 1960s, he worked extensively with renowned director Akira Kurosawa, starring in notable films such as Yojimbo, Sanjuro, and High and Low. Sada continued to act until his death in 2017.