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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. Following university training, he founded a theatre company, Shichigatsu-za ("July Theatre").
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. Following university training, he founded a theatre company, Shichigatsu-za ("July Theatre").
Takashi Shimura | Rotten Tomatoes. Highest Rated: 100% The Bad Sleep Well (1960) Lowest Rated: 64% The Idiot (1951) Birthday: Mar 12, 1905. Birthplace: Ikuno, Hyogo, Japan. Serene leading man...
Apr 7, 2022 · ABOUT THE SERIES. The AC pays tribute to one of the most prolific and influential actors of Japan’s rich cinema history: Takashi Shimura. Appearing in nearly 300 films and television shows from the earliest days of the sound era to the early 1980s, Shimura excelled for decades as both a charismatic leading man and a devoted character actor.
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] .
Takashi Shimura, an iconic figure in Japanese cinema, is best remembered for his collaborations with renowned director Akira Kurosawa. Known for his commanding screen presence and diverse character portrayals, Shimura’s body of work is vast and impressive.
