Isao Kimura

    Isao Kimura

    June 22, 1923 (101 years old) in Senda, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Isao Kimura (ๆœจๆ‘ ๅŠŸ Kimura Isao), also known as Kล 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.

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    Seven SamuraiSeven Samurai
    Ayu no utaAyu no uta
    Throne of BloodThrone of Blood
    IkiruIkiru
    High and LowHigh and Low

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