Shimizu Kinichi
- Name: Shimizu Kinichi
- Native name: 清水金一
- Also Known as: Shimizu Yuuzou, しみず きんいち, 清水雄三
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: May 5, 1912
- Died: October 10, 1966
In 1935, he joined "Kingdom of Laughter," founded by Furukawa Roppa, and performed at the Asakusa Opera House with Sakai Shunji. He married Shibano Haruko, an Opera House actress, and they had three daughters. By 1940, Shimizu became exclusive to Toho and later joined Yoshimoto Kogyo, forming the "Shinsei Kigeki-za" at Asakusa Kagetsu Theater with Tanaka Minoru.
Known for his poor memory and reliance on ad-libs, Shimizu faced legal issues, resulting in a suspension from Kinryukan. Despite World War II's worsening conditions, he continued performing until June 1945. After Japan's surrender in August 1945, Shimizu reopened "Shinsei Kigeki-za" in Shinjuku, renaming it "Shimizu Kinichi Troupe" in November before disbanding it in May.
In August, he moved to Shochiku and became a freelance actor in 1950, appearing in many Toei Tokyo Studio productions. He divorced Shibano Haruko in 1951 and married actress Asagiri Kyoko. In February 1961, he attempted suicide but later returned to acting, including television work.
On October 10, 1966, Shimizu died from a cerebral hemorrhage following a fall at his home in Yoyogi Tomigaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, at 54 years old.
(Source: kisskh) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Bofura no Kyoshitsu
Japanese Drama, 1953, 6 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Tonda Chushingura
Japanese Drama, 1953, 8 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Yajikita
Japanese Movie, 1954,
Kitahachi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Shimikin no Sports Ou
Japanese Movie, 1949,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Shimikin no Kento Ou
Japanese Movie, 1948,
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
Shimikin no Oh! Shimin Shokun
Japanese Movie, 1948,
Mimura Kinpachi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Shukkin 5-bun Mae
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
News Seizohan
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Honjitsu Elevator Kosho
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Hotel Sango
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Himawari Yomawari
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Trending Articles
Song Ha Yoon school bullying allegations resurface with new details
News - Sep 6, 2025
Details inside
Jun Ji Hyun to reportedly reunite with Lee Byung Hun in Korean remake Of 'The Americans'
News - Sep 3, 2025
After 26 years, Jun Ji Hyun will possibly reunite with Lee Byung Hun in a new K-drama.
Han So Hee in talks to star alongside Byeon Woo Seok in Netflix's 'Solo Leveling'
News - Sep 1, 2025
Details inside
'My Youth' Song Joong Ki: 'I might not be able to do melodramas as I get older'
Celebrity - Sep 4, 2025
Song Joong Ki shares why he joined 'My Youth'
Jung So Min brings her signature charm to the role of Yoo Me Ri in 'Would You Marry Me?'
K-Drama - Sep 5, 2025
SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Would You Marry Me?' unveils stills
Choi Woo Shik and Jung So Min's 'Would You Marry Me?' confirms premiere
News - Sep 2, 2025
New SBS rom-com 'Would You Marry Me?' is coming soon
Netflix unveils release date for Jeon So Nee and Lee You Mi's 'As You Stood By'
News - Sep 5, 2025
Netflix's new series 'As You Stood By' confirms premiere
'Love Untangled' Gong Myung (31) on being cast as a high school student
Celebrity - Sep 3, 2025
Gong Myung sits for an interview for the Netflix film 'Love Untangled'