Quick Facts
Born:
1972-11-13
Birthplace:
Chiba, Chiba, Japan
Credits:
82 Total Roles
Takuya Kimura
Acting
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Biography
Takuya Kimura (Japanese: 木村 拓哉, Hepburn: Kimura Takuya, born November 13, 1972) is a Japanese actor, singer, and radio personality. He is regarded as a Japanese icon after achieving success as an actor. He was also a popular member of SMAP, one of the best-selling boy bands in Asia.
A 1996 television drama series, Long Vacation, in which he landed his first lead role, became a massive success, creating a phrase called the "Lon-bake phenomenon". He was given the title, "The King of Ratings", as his subsequent television series continued to generate high ratings and each show became a social phenomenon as it aired. Five of his works are ranked in the 10 best-viewed TV drama series in Japan, the highest of which is his 2001 drama series, Hero. He also starred in blockbuster films, including Love and Honor (2006), Hero (2007) and Howl's Moving Castle (as a voice actor, 2004).
Kimura is also known for his work in the video games Judgment and Lost Judgment, portraying Takayuki Yagami.
A 1996 television drama series, Long Vacation, in which he landed his first lead role, became a massive success, creating a phrase called the "Lon-bake phenomenon". He was given the title, "The King of Ratings", as his subsequent television series continued to generate high ratings and each show became a social phenomenon as it aired. Five of his works are ranked in the 10 best-viewed TV drama series in Japan, the highest of which is his 2001 drama series, Hero. He also starred in blockbuster films, including Love and Honor (2006), Hero (2007) and Howl's Moving Castle (as a voice actor, 2004).
Kimura is also known for his work in the video games Judgment and Lost Judgment, portraying Takayuki Yagami.
Known For
Howl's Moving Castle
Howl (voice)
The Boy and the Heron
Shoichi Maki (voice)
2046
Tak
Blade of the Immortal
Manji
Redline
JP (voice)
Space Battleship Yamato
Susumu Kodai
The Swarm
Aito Mifune
Love and Honor
Shinnojo Mimura
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kyojo Reunion MOVIE | Kimichika Kazama |
| 2026 | Kyojo Requiem MOVIE | Kimichika Kazama |
| 2025 | Tokyo Taxi MOVIE | Koji Usami |
| 2025 | Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | New Year's Eve All-Star Sports Festival TV | Self |
| 2024 | Grande Maison Paris MOVIE | Natsuki Obana |
| 2024 | Grande Maison Tokyo Special MOVIE | Obana Natsuki |
| 2024 | Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Believe: A Bridge to You TV | Riku Kariyama |
| 2023 | The Boy and the Heron MOVIE | Shoichi Maki (voice) |