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Takashi Shimura (志村 喬, Shimura Takashi, March 12, 1905 – February 11, 1982) was a Japanese actor who appeared in over 200 films between 1934 and 1981. He appeared in 21 of Akira Kurosawa 's 30 films (more than any other actor), including as a lead actor in Drunken Angel (1948), Rashomon (1950), Ikiru (1952) and Seven Samurai (1954). [3]
Japanese character actor Takashi Shimura was one of the finest film actors of the 20th century and a leading member of the "stock company" of master director Akira Kurosawa. A native of southern Japan, Shimura was a descendant of the samurai warrior class.
- January 1, 1
- Ikuno, Hyogo, Japan
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- Tokyo, Japan
Learn about the life and career of Takashi Shimura, a Japanese actor who starred in many films by Akira Kurosawa and played the original Godzilla. Find out his birth name, height, family, trademarks, trivia and quotes.
- March 12, 1905
- February 11, 1982
Takashi Shimura was a Japanese actor who appeared in over 200 films, including 21 of Akira Kurosawa's and Godzilla. Learn about his biography, filmography, awards and trivia on TMDB.
Apr 7, 2022 · A tribute to the versatile Japanese actor who appeared in nearly 300 films and TV shows, including 23 Kurosawa classics and the original Godzilla. See the schedule of 18 films screening at Aero Theatre and Los Feliz 3 in March and April 2022.
Takashi Shimura was a Japanese actor who starred in many films by Akira Kurosawa and Ishiro Honda. He is best known for his roles as Kanji Watanabe in Ikiru, Kyohei Yamane in Godzilla and Kambei Shimada in Seven Samurai.
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Takashi Shimura was a Japanese actor who starred in many films by Akira Kurosawa, including "Rashomon" and "Seven Samurai". See his full filmography, photos, and ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
