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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 ...
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.
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.
Sep 4, 2024 · This post delves into the legacy of Takashi Shimura, exploring how his work has shaped the landscape of Japanese film and left a lasting impact on the industry. 1. Early Career: The Birth of a Legend. Takashi Shimura was born in 1905 in Hyogo, Japan, and initially pursued a career in education before turning to acting.
Apr 7, 2022 · 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.
Dec 23, 2015 · Shimura starred in 21 out of 30 films by Akira Kurosawa and impressed movie fans throughout the world with his superb performances. However, his acting life was of course not confined to Kurosawa's films.