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Isao Kimura
Isao Kimura (木村 功, Kimura Isao, 22 June 1923 – 4 July 1981), also credited as Kō Kimura, was a Japanese stage and film actor who appeared in over a hundred films. He collaborated with notable directors such as Akira Kurosawa, Mikio Naruse, Tadashi Imai and Yoshishige Yoshida. Born in Hiroshima City, Kimura graduated from the Bunka Gakuin school, Tokyo, in 1943. In 1945, he tragically lost his parents in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and was personally exposed to radiation. He joined the Haiyuza Theatre Company in 1946, but after four years left to form the Youth Actor Club (Gekidan Seihai) along with Eiji Okada and Nobuo Kaneko. Kimura's acting career spanned from 1942 to 1981, during which he made significant appearances in films like Kurosawa's 'Stray Dog', 'Seven Samurai' and 'Ikiru'. In addition to his film work, he was also associated with the Seihai theatre company and made numerous television appearances. His life was cut short at the age of 58 due to cancer.
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Given Name: Isao Kimura
Born: Sendamachi, Hiroshima, Japan
Citizenship: Japan
Birthday: June 22, 1923
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1942-1981
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Movies Featuring Isao Kimura
High and Low
Seven Samurai
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: ‘Stray Dog’
Cruel Story of the Shogunate’s Downfall
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro
Black Lizard
Dancing Girl
Our Marriage
Stray Dog
Miyamoto Musashi
Mr. Pu
The Shape of Night
Affair in the Snow
Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn
Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights
Throne of Blood
Impasse
Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style
Invitation from the Beach
The Temple of Wild Geese
The Love of the Actress Sumako
Hero of the Red Light District
The Story of Pure Love
The Affair
Assassination
Beautiful Days
Pastoral: To Die in the Country
Rice
Confessions Among Actresses
The Angry Street
Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple
Little Peach
Summer Clouds
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
Career Timeline
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1974
Pastoral: To Die in the Country
Film Critic
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
Tsuchigumo Hyoei
1964
Cruel Story of the Shogunate’s Downfall
The Shape of Night
Saitô
Assassination
Tadasaburo Sasaki
Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple
Hon'iden Matahachi
1963
High and Low
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
Hirotaro Iguchi
Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style
Hon'iden Matahachi
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