Masao Shimizu, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on October 5th, 1908, in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact on the silver screen, captivating audiences with his exceptional talent in films such as Ikiru, released in 1952, High and Low, which premiered in 1963, and Sanjuro, a 1962 cinematic masterpiece.
Personal Details
BornOct 5, 1908 Toyko, Japan
Biography
Career
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1963

Youth of the Beast as Yôsuke Ishiyama
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High and Low as Prison Warden
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1962

Sanjuro as Kikui
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1959

Gigantis, the Fire Monster as Dr. Tadokoro
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1955

Gojira no gyakushû as Zoologist Dr. Tadokoro
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I Live in Fear as Yamazaki, Yoshi's husband
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1954

Sansho the Bailiff as Masauji Taira
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1953

Gate of Hell as Nobuyori
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1952

Children of Hiroshima as Toshiaki
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The Life of Oharu as Kikuoji
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Ikiru as Doctor
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1950

Scandal as Judge
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1949

Stray Dog as Nakamura
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1948

Drunken Angel as Oyabun
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1947

One Wonderful Sunday as Dance Hall Manager
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1946

No Regrets for Our Youth as Professor Hakozaki
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1941

The 47 Ronin as Ecchûmori Katô