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Isao Kimura Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1923-06-22

Birthplace:
Senda, Hiroshima, Japan

Credits:
100 Total Roles

Isao Kimura

Acting

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Biography

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Isao Kimura (木村 功 Kimura Isao), also known as Kō Kimura, was a Japanese actor. He appeared in several films directed by Akira Kurosawa. The first was Stray Dog (1949) as Yusa the criminal. Perhaps his most notable collaboration with Kurosawa was in Seven Samurai as the youngest of the samurai, Katsushiro. During his career he also appeared in several films directed by Mikio Naruse as well as appearing in the famous Lone Wolf and Cub film series. In addition to a film career spanning almost thirty years, Kimura founded and directed an acting company which ultimately went bankrupt. He died of esophageal cancer at 57 years old.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Stray Dog' MOVIE Self
1980 Nukata no Ōkimi TV Self
1979 Ayu no uta TV 木島先生
1978 Seishi Yokomizo Series II Masquerada TV Self
1978 Invitation from the Beach MOVIE Toshihiko Kurahashi
1977 Fuyu no Undokai TV Self
1976 My Brother MOVIE Father
1974 Pastoral: To Die in the Country MOVIE Film Critic
1974 Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell MOVIE Tsuchigumo Hyoei
1971 Confessions Among Actresses MOVIE Director Nose

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