Jūshirō Konoe
Jūshirō Konoe | |
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| Born | April 10, 1914 Nagaoka, Niigata |
| Died | May 24, 1977 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Jidaigeki actor |
| Notable work | Chiheisen, Ôzora no isho, Kessen |
Jūshirō Konoe (近衛 十四郎, Konoe Jūshirō, 10 April 1914 – 24 May 1977) was a Japanese jidaigeki actor. He was born Toraichi Meguro in Nagaoka, Niigata. Debuting at Ajia Eiga in 1934, Konoe appeared in jidaigeki at Daito Eiga, Shochiku, and Toei, the latter having him star in a popular series about Yagyu Jubei. Konoe was known for his dazzling swordplay and appeared in over 200 movies and TV dramas. He retired in 1973 due to his worsening diabetes.
Konoe's sons Hiroki Matsukata and Yūki Meguro are actors.