Hidetoshi Nishijima

Hidetoshi Nishijima

54 · Born: Mar 29, 1971

2019
2016

Personal Details

Height5' 10"
BornMar 29, 1971 Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Hidetoshi Nishijima, a Japanese actor of considerable renown, came into the world on March 29, 1971. Throughout his illustrious career, he has consistently demonstrated his versatility and range as a performer, amassing an impressive array of film and television credits that have solidified his position as one of Japan's most prominent and respected actors.

Noted Japanese actor, Nishijima, has had the privilege of showcasing his remarkable talent across a diverse range of cinematic endeavors, his impressive repertoire boasting a blend of ambitious science fiction blockbusters, including the 2022 release, Shin Ultraman, and more contemplative, character-driven art house masterpieces, such as the 2002 premiere, Dolls, which has further solidified his status as a talented and versatile thespian.

Notably, Nishijima's most renowned international role is arguably his leading part in the widely acclaimed cinematic production, Drive My Car, which premiered in 2021. His remarkable portrayal in this film garnered him the esteemed Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Actor, a testament to his exceptional acting prowess.

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Career

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2024
Sunny
Sunny as Masahiko 'Masa' Sakamoto
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2022
Shin Ultraman
Shin Ultraman as Kimio Tamura
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2021
Kinou nani tabeta?
Kinou nani tabeta? as Shiro Kakei
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Drive My Car
Drive My Car as Yūsuke Kafuku
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2020
Silent Tokyo
Silent Tokyo as Shinobu Seta
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2019
Aircraft Carrier Ibuki
Aircraft Carrier Ibuki as Ryota Akitsu, Captain of Ibuki
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2018
Samurai's Promise
Samurai's Promise as Uneme Sakakibara
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2016
Creepy
Creepy as Takakura Koichi
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2015
Mozu the Movie
Mozu the Movie as Naotake Kuraki
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2013
The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises as Honjô (voice)
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Yae no sakura
Yae no sakura as Kakuma Yamamoto
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2010
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2006
A Symphony of Us
A Symphony of Us as Suji Togo
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2005
Loft
Loft as Koichi Kijima
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Tony Takitani
Tony Takitani as Narrator
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2004
Casshern
Casshern as Lieutenant Colonel Kamijo
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2002
Dolls
Dolls as Matsumoto
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2022