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What did Sessue Hayakawa do after acting?
Returning to the United States again in 1926 to appear on Broadway—and later in vaudeville—Hayakawa opened a Zen temple and study hall on New York’s Upper West Side.
Did Sessue Hayakawa do anything after becoming a zen master?
Sessue Hayakawa worked as a private acting coach, and authored his autobiography Zen Showed Me the Way.
Was there anything else interesting in this article on Sessue Hayakawa besides his work after acting and zen mastery?
Hayakawa's early films were not popular in Japan because many felt that his roles portrayed an image of Japanese men being sadistic and cruel.
What was Sessue Hayakawa's first film debut?
The Typhoon, starring Sessue Hayakawa, was released on October 10, 1914, by Paramount Pictures. was released on October 10, 1914, by Paramount Pictures.
Did Sessue Hayakawa earn any awards in his career?
For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Hayakawa was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1645 Vine Street, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
When did Sessue Hayakawa stop acting?
After The Bridge on the River Kwai, Hayakawa largely retired from acting.
Did Sessue Hayakawa have a family?
Hayakawa married Tsuru Aoki and adopted two daughters Yoshiko and Fujiko after winning custody of his son Yukio.

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