Takashi Shimura
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Shimura died on February 11, 1982, in Tokyo, Japan, from emphysema at the age of 76. His effects were presented to the Film Centre of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. Description above from the Wikipedia article Takashi Shimura, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best Takashi Shimura Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Takashi Shimura's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Takashi Shimura.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Kagemusha | Taguchi Gyobu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Talk of the Town Tora-san | Hiroshi's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Zatoichi's Conspiracy | Sakubei | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Tora-san's Love Call | Hiroshi's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Militarists | Takeda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp | Hyôichirô Suwa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Samurai Banners | Obu Toramasa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Day the Sun Rose | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Zatoichi and the Fugitives | Dr. Junan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Japan's Longest Day | Information Bureau Director Hiroshi Shimomura | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Chivalrous Life | Sakamoto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Protector | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Retreat from Kiska | Military Command president | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Three Yakuza | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Red Beard | Tokubei Izumiya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Soundless Cry | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Kwaidan | Head Priest (segment "Hoichi the Earless") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Samurai Assassin | Narihisa Ichijō | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster | Dr. Tsukamoto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Brand of Evil | Tsukamoto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | High and Low | Chief of Investigation Section | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Chûshingura | Hyobu Chishaka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sanjuro | Kurofuji | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mothra | News Editor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Yojimbo | Tokuemon, sake brewer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Daredevil in the Castle | Katagiri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Bad Sleep Well | Administrative Officer Moriyama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Hidden Fortress | General Izumi Nagakura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Sword Knows | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Eleventh Hour | Banno | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Untamed Woman | Owner of the rice mill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean | Dr. Yamane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Throne of Blood | Noriyasu Odagura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Women Around Yoshinaka | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island | Court official | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | I Live in Fear | Domestic Court Counselor Dr. Harada | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Godzilla | Kyohei Yamane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Seven Samurai | Kambei Shimada | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Eagle of the Pacific | Colonel A, staff officer of the army | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Man Who Came to Port | Okabe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ikiru | Kanji Watanabe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Idiot | Ono, Ayako's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Rashomon | Woodcutter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Stray Dog | Det. Sato | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Quiet Duel | Dr. Konosuke Fujisaki | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Drunken Angel | Sanada | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Snow Trail | Nojiri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lord for a Night | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron | - | Hit | Similar → |
Takashi Shimura - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Takashi Shimura?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takashi Shimura is "The Man Who Came to Port" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Takashi Shimura acted in?
Takashi Shimura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Takashi Shimura?
Other notable films include "Talk of the Town Tora-san", "Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean", and "The Sword Knows".