Yukio Ninagawa

Japanese theatre director and film actor celebrated for his landmark productions of Shakespeare and Greek tragedy.

What do we know about Yukio Ninagawa?

Here are the key biographical details about Yukio Ninagawa:

  • Name: Yukio Ninagawa
  • Also Known As: にながわ ゆきお, Yukio Ninagawa
  • Date of Birth: October 15, 1935
  • Place of Birth: Honcho, Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
  • Date of Death: May 12, 2016
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor
  • Crew Jobs: Director, Writer, Screenplay

Who is Yukio Ninagawa?

Yukio Ninagawa was a Japanese theatre director and film actor, particularly known for his Japanese language productions of Shakespeare plays and Greek tragedies. He directed Hamlet differently eight times.

What is Yukio Ninagawa known for?

Yukio Ninagawa is a Japanese actor and director recognized for a diverse body of film work spanning several decades. His notable credits include:

  • Funeral Parade of Roses (1969, Movie)
  • Snakes and Earrings (2008, Movie)
  • Assassination (1964, Movie)
  • Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963, Movie)
  • The Inheritance (1962, Movie)
  • The Tragedy of "W" (1984, Movie)
  • The Blue Light (2003, Movie)
  • Diner (2019, Movie)
  • Silence Has No Wings (1966, Movie)
  • Affair in the Snow (1968, Movie)

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