Takashi Shimura
Japanese actor (1905–1982)
1905 — 1982
Quick Facts
Profession
Japanese actor (1905–1982)
Born
March 12, 1905
Died
1982 (age ~77)
Name Origin
Japanese
Timeline
film actor
JapanBorn in IkunoDied in Shinjuku
1905
Born in Ikuno (1905-03-12)
1974
AwardMedal with Purple Ribbon
1982
Died in Shinjuku
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Takashi Shimura was a Japanese actor who appeared in over 200 films between 1934 and 1981. He appeared in 21 of Akira Kurosawa's 30 films, including as a lead actor in Drunken Angel (1948), Rashomon (1950), Ikiru (1952) and Seven Samurai (1954). He played Professor Kyohei Yamane in Ishirō Honda's original Godzilla (1954) and its first sequel, Godzilla Raids Again (1955).
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Who is Takashi Shimura?+
Takashi Shimura was a Japanese actor who appeared in over 200 films between 1934 and 1981. He appeared in 21 of Akira Kurosawa's 30 films, including as a lead actor in Drunken Angel (1948), Rashomon (1950), Ikiru (1952) and Seven Samurai (1954). He played Professor Kyohei Yamane in Ishirō Honda's or
What does the name Takashi mean?+
The name Takashi means "undifferentiated Japanese kana male given name (たかし)". It is of Japanese origin.
When was Takashi Shimura born?+
Takashi Shimura was born on March 12, 1905.
When did Takashi Shimura die?+
Takashi Shimura died in 1982, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
undifferentiated Japanese kana male given name (たかし)
The name Takashi is of Japanese origin, meaning "undifferentiated Japanese kana male given name (たかし)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Takashi — March 12, 1905
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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