大島渚
was a Japanese character actor and narrator. He is known for his work with Japanese New Wave director Nagisa Oshima, and for several films with Kaneto Shindo, such as "Onibaba" and "Kuroneko". He won the best actor award from "Kinema Junpo" for the films "The Ceremony" and "Nihon no akuryō". He also worked as a narrator for many documentaries, both on television and film.