Isao Yamagata (山形 勲, Yamagata Isao; 25 July 1915 – 28 June 1996) was a Japanese film actor. In 1942, Yamagata and Sō Yamamura formed the Bunkaza Theatre Company. In 1949 he made his film debut with Kirareya Senta. Yamagata became famous for his role in 1953 film Gate of Hell. He became a character actor and often played villainous roles. In 1973, Yamagata landed main role on the TV jidaigeki Kenkaku Shōbai.
He died of tuberculosis in 1996. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1951 and 1984.
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TV series
Hana no Shōgai (1963) - Arimura Jizaemon
Shiroi Kyotō (1967) - Professor Azuma
The Water Margin (1973) - Chao Gai
Kenkaku Shōbai (1973) as Kohei Akiyama
Karei-naru Ichizoku (1974–75)
Genroku Taiheiki (1975)
Dokuganryū Masamune (1987) - Mukaidate Takumi
Honours
Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class, Gold Rays with Rosette (1988)