Jun Ōtomo

Born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan on November 21, 1899 — died December 28, 1978 (aged 79)

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.