Teru Shimada

Teru Shimada

Deceased · Born: Nov 17, 1906 · Died: Jun 19, 1988

Personal Details

BornNov 17, 1906 Mito, Ibaraki, Japan

Biography

Teru Shimada, a renowned Japanese actor, embarked on a remarkable journey of life, commencing on November 17, 1906, in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan. Throughout his illustrious career, he captivated audiences with his exceptional acting skills, appearing in a diverse range of films.

One of his most notable roles was in the 1967 blockbuster, "You Only Live Twice", a James Bond film that continues to thrill audiences to this day. His versatility as an actor was further showcased in the 1949 film "Tokyo Joe", where he demonstrated his ability to adapt to various roles.

Shimada's talent did not go unnoticed, as he was also featured in the 1959 film "Battle of the Coral Sea", a war drama that showcased his range as a dramatic actor. Despite his impressive body of work, Shimada's life came to a close on June 19, 1988, in Encino, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of actors and film enthusiasts alike.

Career

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2002
Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond as Mr. Osato (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1967
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1966
Walk Don't Run
Walk Don't Run as Mr. Kurawa
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Batman: The Movie
Batman: The Movie as Japanese Delegate (uncredited)
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1965
King Rat
King Rat as Japanese General
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1963
Sunday in New York
Sunday in New York as Maitre 'd (uncredited)
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1960
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1959
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The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour as Osato (uncredited)
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1958
Run Silent Run Deep
Run Silent Run Deep as Japanese Submarine Commander (uncredited)
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1957
Battle Hymn
Battle Hymn as Korean Official
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1956
Navy Wife
Navy Wife as Mayor Yoshida
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1955
House of Bamboo
House of Bamboo as Nagaya (uncredited)
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1954
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1953
The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds as Japanese Diplomat (uncredited)
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1949
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1944
Dragon Seed
Dragon Seed as Villager (uncredited)
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1941
They Met in Bombay
They Met in Bombay as Japanese Colonel (uncredited)
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1939
Mr. Moto's Last Warning
Mr. Moto's Last Warning as Fake Mr. Moto (uncredited)
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1936
White Legion
White Legion as Dr. Nogi
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1935
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Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1 as Sam - Sonny's Japanese Houseboy (uncredited)
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1934
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Charlie Chan's Courage
Charlie Chan's Courage as Jiu Jitsu Man
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Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life as Customer in Pancake Shop (uncredited)
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