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Takashi Shimura

Takashi Shimura

Actor · born 12 March 1905 · Ikuno, Hyogo, Japan

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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] He played Professor Kyohei Yamane in Ishirō Honda's original Godzilla (1954) and its first sequel, Godzilla Raids Again (1955). For his contributions to the arts, the Japanese government decorated Shimura with the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1974 and the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette in 1980.

Where to start: Seven Samurai (1954).

As actor 273

TV shows 9

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Takashi Shimura movie?

By viewer score, Seven Samurai (1954) at 8.5/10.

What are Takashi Shimura’s most popular movies?

Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Yojimbo.

How many movies has Takashi Shimura made?

273 films on TMDB, 273 as actor.

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