Japanese movie stars born in 1905
Here are 6 famous actors from Japan were born in 1905:
Takashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura (March 12, 1905 Ikuno-February 11, 1982 Tokyo) also known as Shoji Shimazaki, Shimura Takashi or Shimazaki Shoji was a Japanese actor.
He appeared in over 200 films throughout his acting career, but he is best known for his work with acclaimed director Akira Kurosawa. He appeared in 21 of Kurosawa's films, including classics such as "Seven Samurai," "Rashomon," and "Ikiru." Shimura was known for his versatility as an actor, and he played a wide range of characters, including doctors, priests, and samurai. Outside of his film work, he also appeared on stage and in television dramas, earning numerous awards and accolades throughout his career.
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Hiroshi Inagaki
Hiroshi Inagaki (December 30, 1905 Bunkyō-May 21, 1980 Tokyo) also known as Kinpachi Kajiwara or Inagaki Hiroshi was a Japanese film director, actor, film producer and screenwriter.
Inagaki directed over 30 films during his career and is best known internationally for directing the samurai trilogy "Musashi Miyamoto" (1954–1956), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1955. In addition to filmmaking, Inagaki was also a prolific writer, with over 120 books published in his name, including screenplays, essays, and novels. He began his career as an actor in the 1920s, appearing in numerous films and stage productions, before transitioning to directing in the 1940s. Despite being active in the film industry during World War II, Inagaki was not involved in propaganda filmmaking and his work focused on humanism and compassion. He was awarded the Order of Culture by the Japanese government in 1973.
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Kamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara (January 15, 1905 Fukagawa, Tokyo-December 21, 1985 Tokyo) also known as Fujiwara Kamatari, Fujiwara Keita or Keita Fujiwara was a Japanese actor.
He was well known for his roles in jidaigeki (period dramas), yakuza films, and war films. Fujiwara began his acting career in 1923, and made his breakthrough in the film "Osaka Elegy" (1936), directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. He went on to act in over 200 films in his career, including "The Human Condition" (1959), directed by Masaki Kobayashi, and "Red Lion" (1969), directed by Kihachi Okamoto. He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star in recognition of his achievements in the film industry in 1985, shortly before his death.
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Teru Shimada
Teru Shimada (November 17, 1905 Mito-June 19, 1988 Encino) a.k.a. Akira Shimada or Teru Shumada was a Japanese actor.
He began his acting career in Japan in the 1920s before moving to the United States in 1930. Shimada appeared in over 150 films throughout his career, often portraying villains or stereotypical Asian characters. Some of his notable film credits include "The Mummy's Tomb" (1942), "Tokyo Rose" (1946), and "The Geisha Boy" (1958). Additionally, Shimada made appearances on television shows such as "Perry Mason" and "M Squad". In his later years, he also worked as a voice actor for animated series such as "Speed Racer" and "G-Force: Guardians of Space". Shimada was known for his distinctive, gravelly voice and his ability to speak fluent Japanese and English, which allowed him to play various roles in both Japanese and American productions.
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Kunitaro Sawamura
Kunitaro Sawamura (June 1, 1905 Asakusa, Tokyo-November 26, 1974 Tokyo) also known as Tomoichi Katô, Kunitarô Sawamura, Katô Tomoichi or Kunitarō Sawamura was a Japanese actor. His children are called Masahiko Tsugawa, Hiroyuki Nagato, Toshiko Sawamura and Setsuko Kato.
Sawamura was renowned for his versatility and talent in both comedic and dramatic roles in Japanese cinema during the 1930s and 1940s. He later transitioned to television, becoming a sought-after performer in the medium. Sawamura received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a Blue Ribbon Award and Mainichi Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. In addition to acting, he also owned and managed a nightclub in Tokyo. Sawamura's legacy continues to inspire generations of Japanese actors and performers to this day.
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Shogo Shimada
Shogo Shimada (December 13, 1905 Yokohama-November 26, 2004 Meguro) a.k.a. Kikutaro Hattori, Shōgo Shimada, 島田 正吾 or Shimada Shōgo was a Japanese actor.
Shogo Shimada was widely known for his role as police detective Kōichi Zenigata in the popular anime series Lupin III. He started his acting career in the 1920s and appeared in over 250 films until his retirement in 1984. Shimada was a versatile actor and starred in various genres, including yakuza films, samurai dramas, and comedies. He was a recipient of several awards, including the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1983 and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in 1990. In addition to his acting career, Shimada was a renowned rakugoka (traditional Japanese storyteller). He performed under the stage name Katsura Bunshi VI and was designated as a Living National Treasure in 1985.
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