Actor

Shinichi Himori

Acting

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Acting credits

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Very extensive acting filmography.

TMDB popularity

2.2

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Movies: 71Series: 0

TMDB ID: 33767

IMDb ID: nm0385443

Known for: Acting

Born: January 10, 1907

Died: September 12, 1959

Age: 52

Place of birth: Tokyo, Japan

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1926 - 1958

Years active: 33

Average TMDB rating: 6.81

Wikidata: Q11505244

Also known as

Shin'ichi Himori • Kazuo Moriyama • 守山一雄

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Biography

Shinichi Himori (10 January 1907 – 12 September 1959), born Kazuo Moriyama, was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than seventy films from 1925 to 1959. Born in Tokyo, Himori entered the Shochiku studios in 1924 and, after starting out in side roles, became a leading player, particularly specializing in realistic films after the coming of sound.[1] With his starring role in Yasujirō Ozu's The Only Son as the best example, he was often featured in films by famous directors for his earnest acting that smelled of reality.[1] He became a by player after the war, but died of a heart attack in 1959. Shochiku honored him with a company funeral.

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