Jun Ōtomo

Known for Acting

Jun Ōtomo's portrait

Details

Birthday: November 21, 1899

Deathday: December 28, 1978

Place of birth: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Biography

Originally a music teacher, Jun joined the Toho Mobile Culture Corps during WWII. He ultimately became active as a character actor in Toho and Shintoho productions in the '50s and '60s. Noted for his menacing onscreen countenance, he was remembered for his mild-mannered and affable nature in private life.