Kô Nishimura

Kô Nishimura

Deceased · Born: Jan 25, 1923 · Died: Apr 29, 1997

1970
1968
1967
1960

Known For

YojimboYojimbo
High and LowHigh and Low
The Bad Sleep WellThe Bad Sleep Well
Lady SnowbloodLady Snowblood

Personal Details

BornJan 25, 1923 Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Biography

Kô Nishimura, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on January 25, 1923, in the bustling city of Sapporo, which is located in the northernmost island of Hokkaido, Japan. Throughout his illustrious career, he gained recognition for his captivating performances in a multitude of films, including the critically acclaimed "The Bad Sleep Well" released in 1960, the iconic "Yojimbo" which premiered in 1961, and the gripping "High and Low" that hit the screens in 1963. Unfortunately, his life came to a close on April 29, 1997, in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan.

Career

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1978
Lupin the 3rd: The Mystery of Mamo
Lupin the 3rd: The Mystery of Mamo as Mamo (voice)
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1975
Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees
Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees as Kenpeishi
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1974
Razor 3: Who's Got the Gold?
Razor 3: Who's Got the Gold? as Magohei 'Snake' Ohnishi
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk as Old bean-seller
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1973
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare as Magobei "Snake" Onishi
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Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood as Priest Dokai
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1972
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice as Magobei 'Snake' Onishi
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1970
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival as Migi
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1968
Samaritan Zatoichi
Samaritan Zatoichi as Sosuke Saruya
{"id":120091,"title":"Zatoichi Breaks Jail","year":"1967","character":"Uneshiro Suga","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/zatoichi-breaks-jail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120091.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120091.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Zatoichi Breaks Jail
Zatoichi Breaks Jail as Uneshiro Suga
{"id":35050,"title":"The Sword of Doom","year":"1966","character":"Shichibei, Omatsu's 'uncle'","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sword-of-doom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35050.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35050.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
The Sword of Doom
The Sword of Doom as Shichibei, Omatsu's 'uncle'
{"id":133651,"title":"The Pornographers","year":"1966","character":"Detective Sanada","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-pornographers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133651.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133651.jpg"},"released":1}
The Pornographers
The Pornographers as Detective Sanada
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1965
Red Beard
Red Beard as Chief retainer
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1964
Intentions of Murder
Intentions of Murder as Koichi Takahashi
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1963
Jûsan-nin no shikaku
Jûsan-nin no shikaku as Kujuro Hirayama
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High and Low
High and Low as Third Creditor
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1962
Ninja, a Band of Assassins
Ninja, a Band of Assassins as Kizaru
{"id":82254,"title":"Zero no sh\u00f4ten","year":"1961","character":"Sotaro Uhara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/zero-no-shoten","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82254.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82254.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
Zero no shôten
Zero no shôten as Sotaro Uhara
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Pigs and Battleships
Pigs and Battleships as Yajima
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Yojimbo
Yojimbo as Kuma
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1960
Intimidation
Intimidation as Matakichi Nakaike
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The Bad Sleep Well
The Bad Sleep Well as Contract Officer Shirai
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The Sleeping Beast Within
The Sleeping Beast Within
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1958
Ballad of Narayama
Ballad of Narayama as One of the villagers who Teaches Narayama's Manners (uncredited)
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1956
The Burmese Harp
The Burmese Harp as Baba