Misa Shimizu: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 17
- on screen
- 1992–2024
- box office
- $24.5M
- Born
- September 25, 1970 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Tanashi, Tokyo, Japan
- Full name
- 清水美沙
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1987-present
The Best Misa Shimizu Movies
The films of Misa Shimizu that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: I Just Didn’t Do It (2007) leads with $9.67M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $9.67M I Just Didn’t Do It 2007 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $4.54M Box! 2010 -
Worldwide box office: $4.07M Summer of Ubume 2005 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $2.12M Piecing Me Back Together 2010 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.66M Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac 2010 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.52M The Sea Is Watching 2003 · Drama
Misa Shimizu's Career in Numbers
Misa Shimizu's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Misa Shimizu works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Future Memories: Last Christmas (1992) to Crosspoint (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Misa Shimizu Movies by Decade
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 1
The 2000s were Misa Shimizu's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Misa Shimizu Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Comedy 3
- Thriller 2
- Romance 2
Drama is the genre Misa Shimizu has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (3).
Misa Shimizu Career Milestones
- First film
- Future Memories: Last Christmas 1992
- Biggest box office hit
- I Just Didn’t Do It $9.67M worldwide
- Newest film
- Crosspoint 2024
Misa Shimizu Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Misa Shimizu is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Crosspoint as Michiko Ohara · Thriller - 2019
Little Love Song as Keiko Maeshiro · Romance - 2011
Tidy Up as Moe · Comedy - 2010 Piecing Me Back Together as Saki Horikawa · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.12M
- 2010 Box! as Satoko's mom Worldwide box office: $4.54M
- 2010 Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac as Mrs. Hasegawa · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.66M
- 2009
The Harimaya Bridge as Yuiko Hara · Drama Worldwide box office: $54.5K - 2007
Switching – Goodbye Me as Kazuo's Mother · Drama - 2007 I Just Didn’t Do It as Kiyoko Sada · Drama Worldwide box office: $9.67M
- 2005 Summer of Ubume as Chizuko Chuzenji · Thriller Worldwide box office: $4.07M
- 2003 The Sea Is Watching Drama Worldwide box office: $1.52M
- 2002
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge Drama Worldwide box office: $454K - 1998
The Eel Drama Worldwide box office: $425K - 1998
Dr. Akagi as Gin · Comedy - 1992
Future Memories: Last Christmas as Yuko Nando · Romance - 1992
Okoge as Sayoko Morohashi · Drama - 1992
Sumo Do, Sumo Don’t as Natsuko Kawashima · Comedy
Who Is Misa Shimizu?
Misa Shimizu was born in Tanashi, Tokyo, Japan in 1970 and is 56 years old. Credited on films since 1992, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Misa Shimizu (清水美沙, Shimizu Misa, born 25 September 1970) is a renowned Japanese actress, known for her versatile acting skills and contribution to the Japanese film industry. She began her journey in the world of cinema by winning the heroine audition for the 1987 film Shōnan Bōsōzoku, marking her screen debut. Shortly thereafter, Misa landed a leading role in NHK's morning drama series Seishun Kazoku in 1989. She rose to international fame for her portrayal of the protagonist Keiko in the film The Eel, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The Eel not only catapulted her career but also earned her a nomination for the Japanese Academy Award for Best Actress. Misa Shimizu is also known for her regular appearances in films directed by Masayuki Suo. In 1992, she was awarded the Best Actress at the 17th Hochi Film Award for her commendable performances in Okoge, Sumo Do, Sumo Don't, and Future Memories:Last Christmas. Over the years, she has built an impressive and diverse filmography including movies like Warm Water Under a Red Bridge, The Sea is Watching, Paper Moon Affair, and many more. Apart from movies, Misa Shimizu has also made a mark in the television industry with a number of successful TV series to her credit.
Who Misa Shimizu Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Misa Shimizu shares the most films with. Tomorowo Taguchi comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Akira Emoto (3).
Misa Shimizu: Questions & Answers
How many movies Misa Shimizu has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Misa Shimizu been in?
Misa Shimizu is credited on 17 films, from 1992 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Misa Shimizu's highest-grossing movie?
I Just Didn’t Do It (2007) is Misa Shimizu's biggest box office hit, with $9.67M worldwide, ahead of Box! (2010) ($4.54M). Across every film with box office figures, Misa Shimizu's movies have made $24.5M.
Misa Shimizu's biggest hits How old is Misa Shimizu?
Misa Shimizu is 56 years old, born on September 25, 1970 in Tanashi, Tokyo, Japan.
What is Misa Shimizu's newest movie?
The most recent film on Misa Shimizu's filmography is Crosspoint (2024), in the role of Michiko Ohara.
Who does Misa Shimizu work with most often?
Misa Shimizu shares the most films with Tomorowo Taguchi (4 films), Akira Emoto (3 films) and Shohei Imamura (2 films).
The Best Misa Shimizu Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.
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