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.
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
Seven Samurai
Katsushiro Okamoto
Ikiru
Intern
High and Low
Detective Arai
Throne of Blood
Phantom samurai
Stray Dog
Yusa
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
Tsuchigumo Hyoei
Pastoral: To Die in the Country
Film Critic
Assassination
Tadasaburo Sasaki
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 |