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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]
Takashi Shimura (1905-1982) was a versatile and reliable character actor who appeared in more than 20 films by Akira Kurosawa, including Seven Samurai, Ikiru and Rashomon. He also played the kindly doctor in the original Godzilla and was a descendant of the samurai warrior class.
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- 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
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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.
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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 appeared in over 200 films, including 21 of Akira Kurosawa's and Godzilla. Learn about his biography, filmography, awards and trivia on TMDB.
Ikiru is a 1952 drama about a dying bureaucrat played by Takashi Shimura, who finds meaning in his life through a civic project. The film is directed by Akira Kurosawa and features a nonlinear structure, a humanistic vision, and a powerful message.
