Teru Shimada, a multifaceted individual, entered this world on November 17, 1906, in the picturesque city of Mito, located within the Ibaraki prefecture of Japan.
As a skilled thespian, Shimada's impressive acting career spanned numerous decades, with notable roles in iconic films such as the 1967 James Bond classic, You Only Live Twice, the 1949 cinematic masterpiece, Tokyo Joe, and the 1964 television series, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Shimada's life came to a close on June 19, 1988, in the suburban city of Encino, nestled within the Los Angeles metropolitan area of California, USA.