Eddie Imazu

Early life Imazu was born 12 November 1897 in Yamaguchi, Japan. As a teenager, he emigrated with his parents to Los Angeles. Afterward, Imazu attended the University of California, Berkeley and majored in architecture.

During his sophomore year, Imazu vacationed in Los Angeles and attended a party hosted by Sessue Hayakawa, the famous Japanese actor. While circulating at the party, Imazu met a supervising art director at the old Metro studios. This art director offered Imazu a job—either being a cameraman or working in the art field. Because of his interest in architecture, Imazu chose the latter.

Mary, later known as "Yuri," recalled feeling awkward about her third-wheel presence but felt relieved that Aiko never showed the slightest irritation. Imazu's film credits include: McLintock! (1963); The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962); The Teahouse of the August Moon (1956); Go For Broke! (1951); and Three Wise Fools (1946). His television credits include The Twilight Zone (1964); Combat! (1963-1964); and The Thin Man (1958).

Death After retiring from MGM in the late 1960s, Imazu fell into poor health. He died 29 May 1979 at age 81 in Los Angeles. Aiko Kondo Imazu died in April 1983.

Selected filmography The Great Ziegfeld (1936) The Tall Target (1951)