Isao Kimura

Born in June 22nd, 1923

From Senda, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Isao Kimura Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.

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Isao Kimura Movies

Assassination Poster
October 30, 1964
High and Low Poster
November 26, 1963
Stray Dog Poster
August 31, 1963
Throne of Blood Poster
January 15, 1957
Seven Samurai Poster
November 19, 1956
Ikiru Poster
March 25, 1956

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